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Holdenville First Baptist Church will be going to camp on June 28 through July 2 for grades 7th to high school graduates. All 7 thru HS grads are welcome to go. Registration forms will be available to First Baptist Church at 324 N. Broadway. The office is open Monday thru Thursday from 8 am—4 pm. Registration must be turned into Student Pastor David Gonzalez II or the church office. Please contact Pastor David with any questions at dgonzalez@fbcholdenville.com or the church office 405-379-6606.
Read moreSympathy is extended to the Franklin family. Mae Helen’s daughter, Kaye in Oklahoma City, passed away last week. She is also the niece of Cornelius Franklin of Okmulgee. Please continue your prayers for those on the sick list: Joyce Barrett, Sharon Johnson Patton, L. C. Carson, Marjorie Plunkett, Kevin Sinnett, Kurrilue Johnson, Billy Walker, Cornell Lucas, Eugene” Cowboy” Tyler, Otis Davis, and Jean Chatman.
Read moreIn the past we have had Arkansas Day, Peanut Festival, Catfish Festival, Hog Wild Days, and Fall Festival. Could a Marijuana Festival be in Holdenville’s future? It is big business in Hughes County and growing quickly.
Read moreOKLAHOMA CITY – The Hughes County Rural Water District No. 6 (District) received approval for a $39,000 Emergency Grant Tuesday through the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB) to improve the District’s water infrastructure.
Read moreThe Wetumka Library will be hosting a Foam Party for children all ages on Friday, July 2, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at the Wetumka City Park.
Read moreA regular meeting of the of the Wetumka Municipal/Public Works Authority was held on Monday, June 14, 2021. Those present were Jason Lee, Donna Dyer, Norma Marshall, Mayor, Josh Howk, Richard Roush, Sherry Smith, City Manager, and Garrett Eller, City Attorney.
Read moreOn June 5, 2021, Kade Robertson went to Stillwater to participate in the the OCCA Summer Sensation Show and the OJCA 2021 Preview Show. Kade showed his Futurity Steers, Commercial Heifer and Mini Hereford during both shows bringing home a total of two second place, two third place and two sixth place awards. He also helped fellow showman Jayden Young, who showed her Miss JG Title Jet – Breed Champion Brangus Heifer and calf and JG Miss Tubby Option – Reserve Breed Brangus Heifer at the OJCA Summer Preview. Kade also traveled to a show in Missouri this past weekend. This young man has been very busy! Congratulations!
Read moreSTILLWATER, Okla. – With home gardens ripe for picking and farmers markets bursting with fresh fruits and vegetables, many Oklahomans also are gearing up for canning season.
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