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Monday morning’s meeting of the Hughes County Commissioners carried a serious tone as a representative of the Oklahoma Tax Commission (OTC) to address the condition of the Hughes County Assessor's Office and the county’s recent designation as Category III non-compliant by the State Board of Equalization (SBOE).
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The Wetumka JOM hosted its third annual Native Cultural Fashion show in celebration of Native American Month. The event was held on November 20th in the Wetumka School Auditorium. There were nineteen participants, from ages Pre-K to high school. There were several princesses in attendance: Muscogee- Creek Nation Princesses: Junior Miss, Mia Powell, and Aholcvce Deer, Seminole Nation Princess Little Miss, Gia Burgess, and Jr. Miss Taya Jones, Miss Indian Oklahoma Bikers Princess, Genesis Talamasey. Gia Burgess blessed the audience with a beautiful Muscogee hymn. The MC was Selena Dornan.
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Considering December 7 th So why do we still make something of a fuss about “Pearl Harbor Day, December 7, 1941?” It marks an important historical date for America. December 7th marks the first time any nation had dared attack us on our soil. We always figured we were protected between our two main oceans, the Atlantic and the Pacific.
Read moreEach December, downtown Ada transforms into a winter wonderland filled with twinkling lights, festive music, and the joyful spirit of the season. Christmas on Main has become one of Ada’s most anticipated community events — a celebration that brings families, friends, and neighbors together to kick off the holidays in true small-town style.
Read moreCENTRAL KIDS WRITE TO SANTA CLAUS It is the time of year when youngsters should start thinking about their letters to Santa.
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Most of us complain about “hard times” on a regular basis. However, the fact is the vast majority are living better than any generation in history. Those that actually went through “hard times” never complained about them. Many of our parents and grandparents grew up in a Depression, served in a World War, and had to learn how to survive on a daily basis.
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