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Read moreThe Board of Education of Moss Public School District hereby announces that statutorily qualified individuals interested in running as a candidate for the #1 seat expired on the Moss Board of Education may file to run as a candidate at the Hughes County Election Board between the hours of 8:00 am and 5:00 pm, December 1st through December 3rd, 2025.
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On Monday, October 6, 2025, OBN’s Marijuana Enforcement Teams (MET) served a Search Warrant at 2653 N. 377 Road in Holdenville, Oklahoma as part of an ongoing investigation into illegal activities, including marijuana cultivation without an active OBN Registration. OBN MET Agents seized 14,366 marijuana plants, made 2 arrests, and 2 individuals were taken into custody by Immigration And Customs Enforcement (ICE). OBN MET Agents were assisted today by HSI, ICE, DEA, District 22 Drug Task Force, Hughes County Sheriff’s Office, and the Hughes County Commissioners Offi ce. More arrests are pending as this investigation continues.
Read moreHughes County EMS Director Will Biswell has resigned from his position effective immediately, according to a letter dated October 6 and addressed to EMS Board Chairman Tommy Taylor.
Read moreLocal Girl Has Distinction of Paving Way for Students in the Years to Come Miss Mary Puryear, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Puryear, will have the distinction of being the first student to graduate from the Wetumka Junior College, Supt. L.F. Battles announced yesterday.
Read moreChristopher Adam Dalinger, 45, Calvin, was fatally wounded in a two-vehicle accident in Hughes County on Saturday, October 11. The accident occurred at approximately 4:47 p.m. on U.S. Hwy. 75 and County Road E 1480. Dalinger was a 1999 graduate of Coalgate High School.
Read moreThe Oklahoma Highway Patrol said Thursday that Riley West, 17, of Indianola was driving on the Indian Nation Turnpike last week when a tire blew and the vehicle became disabled in the roadway. Another vehicle tried to avoid hitting the teen’s vehicle but was unable to, striking the driver’s side. That driver was injured but the extent of those injuries was not disclosed.
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