News

      Car Chase Ends in Arrest of Dustin Teen

      1 day ago By News Staff
      DUSTIN — An 19-year-old Dustin man was arrested after authorities say he led law enforcement on a pursuit in a stolen vehicle before crashing into a ditch and attempting to switch seats with a passenger, according to a probable cause affidavit filed in Hughes County District Court.
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      1 day ago By News Staff
      At Monday night’s council meeting, Tracy King with OWRB presented Wetumka Council with a check for $573,948.09. The money will be used to purchase smart water meters and refurbish the water tower.

      Sports

      LADY HORNETS HEADED BACK TO STATE!

      LADY HORNETS HEADED BACK TO STATE!

      2 months ago By News Staff
      The defending State Champions, the Stuart Lady Hornets, are headed back to the State Tournament this Spring. The Lady Hornets (21-18) defeated Wilson-Henryetta 1-0 & 13-2 to win the Regional Runner-up at Caney on Thursday.

      Columns

      Publisher´s Pen

      1 day ago By News Staff
      How many of our readers know that at one time the Holdenville High School was known as the Frogs?This past week I found the following item from 1927.

      One Pharmacist’s View.....

      1 week ago By Wayne Bullard, Dph
      The 4th? What’s That?One the 4th of July in 1943 I was sort of “imprisoned” at my Grandpa J. T. Bullard’s, far away in East Oklahoma. In the county we call LeFlore. LeFlore is a French word meaning “Flower.

      Obituaries

      Jacob Dewayne Crouch

      1 day ago By News Staff
      Memorial services for Jacob Dewayne Crouch were held Friday, July 24, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at the Parks Brothers Funeral Home Chapel, Wetumka, Oklahoma.Jacob Dewayne Crouch, age 24, passed away on July 15, 2026, in Wetumka, Oklahoma.

      Johnnie Andrew Lucas

      1 week ago By News Staff
      Johnnie “Andy” Andrew Lucas passed away Sunday, July 12th, 2026 at this home in Holdenville, Oklahoma at the age of 73.Andy was born October 7, 1952 in Dumas, Texas to Johnnie Lucas and Bobbie (Cornutt) Lucas. Andy attended Holdenville High School. He was an electrician in the hog farm industry.