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Graham-Dustin junior Alisha Bennett recently took home third place in the presti- gious Office of Indian Affairs 2024 Student Art Contest. Alisha’s winning entry, a collection of intricately woven Native yarn belts, earned her recognition among students across the nation. Each belt is a testament to her cultural heritage, blending traditional techniques with her own artistic vision, which impressed judges and highlighted her dedication to preserving Native art.
Read moreTensions ran high at the Hughes County Commissioners meeting this week as residents gathered to express their concerns about proposed wind turbine projects in the county. More than 30 citizens attended the meeting, led by Kent Blaylock, who presented a petition with over 750 signatures opposing the projects.
Read moreWetumka City Council Meeting 114-2024 A Special Scheduled Meeting of the Wetumka City Council will be held at 6:30pm, Monday, November 4, 2024.
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At the time of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, the USS Oklahoma (BB 37) was one of the U.S. Navy’s oldest battleships.
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Grants through USDA and COEDD-REAP grants made it possible for two-layer chip and seal streets possible on Main Street, Hattie, Douglas, and Gibbs. In addition, the streets were widened, making it possible for easier navigation of tourist buses when visiting the historic sites.
Read moreRemember all our loved ones who are ill and shut-in during the holiday season. Keep them in your prayers. Mable Loggins is asking for prayers for her sister Melvenia Hamiliton. She is diagnosed with lung cancer. Continued prayers for those on our sick list: Llyod David and Lovie Samilton, Christopher Stripling, Bobby West (lung cancer), Otis Davis, Terry Normore, Jerry French (cancer), Irene Carson, Taft Forshee, Tiger French, Wilbert Zackery, Brady Drake (cancer), and Earnest Hamilton.
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Broadband is coming to Clearview. For a few years, East Central Electric provided the surrounding customers with wireless broadband internet services. East Central Electric received additional ARPA funding for rural cities and is now in the process of installing underground fiber to the town. The community is very excited and anxious to receive this new service.
Read moreThe Wetumka Municipal Authority Monday November 4, 2024 A special scheduled meeting of the Wetumka City Council was held at 6:30pm on Monday Nov 4, 2024. The following items were scheduled for consideration and possible action by the City Council at that time: A call to order was made by Mayor Norma Marshall at 6:30pm.
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