Holdenville Public Schools Superintendent Randy Davenport was recently honored with the Floyd Johnson Award during this year’s Native American Convocation, recognizing his longtime dedication to education and leadership in Oklahoma schools.

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For Grades 4 through 6: 1st Place: Layla Ardrey from Byng schools, “Koi in the Blue” 2nd Place: Madison Bleeker from Bowlegs schools, “Calico Art” 3rd Place: Connor Logsdon from Byng schools, “Bloomin” Honorable Mention: Jaxi Romines from Byng schools, “Artemis II” Honorable Mention: Layla Ardrey from Byng schools, “Morning at the Louvre” For Grades 7 through 9: 1st Place: Nicole Koskinen from Homeschool, “Borrowed Time” 2nd Place: Hannah Wolfe from Byng schools, “The Way” 3rd Place: Joseph Hudson from Homeschool, “Perception” Honorable Mention: Kenzey Reeves from Byng schools, “Peaceful” Honorable Mention: Avery Weygand from Byng schools, “Eyeball” For Grades 10 through 12: 1st Place: Hannah Murphy from Byng schools, “Blue Period” 2nd Place: Hannah Murphy from Byng schools, “Extra Terrestrial” 3rd Place: Lilly Scroggins from Holdenville schools, “Rainbow Sunflower” Student Sculpture: 1st Place: Fenyx McClure from Holdenville schools, “Big Big League Chew” 2nd Place: Annabelle Creekmore from Holdenville schools, “Sweet Tooth” 3rd Place: Shaylee Tate from Byng schools, “Bam” Honorable Mention: Nova Ramsey from Holdenville schools, “Venus Rose”.

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The HSPS Spring Art Show opened Sunday afternoon with an Open House, which was well attended. It is one of the best shows the Society has had and you won’t want to miss it. The exhibits will be on display through Thursday May 14, 2026.

A homicide investigation inside the Allen Gamble Correctional Facility in Holdenville has led to a first-degree murder charge against an inmate, according to court documents filed in Hughes County District Court.

The Holdenville Society of Painters and Sculptors (HSPS) Art Center will host its Spring Art Show Open House on Sunday, May 3, 2026, inviting the public to experience a showcase of artwork from local artists, including students, as well as other artists from around the area.

My name is Malcolm Harden, and I am running for Hughes County Commissioner for District #1. I am a lifelong resident of Hughes County and graduated from Moss School. My parents were the late Lavern and Bill C. Harden, My wife Kay and I have been married for 18 years, and we live in the Holdenville area. I am a veteran of the United States Army and proudly served three years with the 82