James Watson and his granddaughter Jennifer enjoyed Sucker Day this year!
NO 17 OF THE 109TH YEAR • PUBLISHED IN WETUMKA, OK 74883
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Chieftains Roll Past Life Christian, 70-20, Improve to 4-1
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Bagby, Sheneman Lead Outlaws Past Seiling, 52-6
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A FAMILY OF ROYALTY
News
Commissioners’ Proceedings
HUGHES COUNTY COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING-HOLDENVILLE, OK September 28, 2026 The Hughes County Board of County Commissioners met for a Regular Meeting at Hughes County Expo Center at 7248 US-270 Bus, Holdenville Oklahoma.
Sports
Early Lead Slips Away as Weleetka Falls to Caddo, 62–34
Weleetka opened with a strong first quarter Friday, Oct. 2, but could not maintain its early advantage as Caddo rallied for a 6234 victory on its home field.Weleetka led 167 after the opening period.
Columns
Civil War Days
Each year the nation celebrates "President's Day." Most of the "TV"celebrations focused onAbraham Lincoln and the American Civil War. This war happened a long time ago and is well beyond the memory of any living persons, but itis not forgotten.Consider this story.
Around Town...by John Bill Martin
An awesome and orderly universeWhen you stop and ponder this awesome and orderly universe that God has placed us in, some very remarkable facts become evident.
Obituaries
Wanda Price
Wanda Joan Price passed away Thursday, September 24th, 2026 at Heritage Village Nursing Center in Holdenville, Oklahoma at the age of 85.Joan was born March 30th, 1941 in Holdenville, Oklahoma to Jack D Skaggs and Annie Marie (Stillwell) Skaggs. Joan graduated from Holdenville High School.
Jess Freeman
Jess “Mickey” Freeman Jr. passed away Saturday, September 26th, 2026 at his home in Holdenville, Oklahoma at the age of 87.Mickey was born April 9th, 1939 in Claremore, Oklahoma to Jess Freeman and Margaret (Alexander) Freeman.He received his Associate Degree from Rose State College.
Preparing Students for High-Skilled, High-Wage Careers at WWTC
Wes Watkins Technology Center is a proud member of Oklahoma’s distinguished CareerTech system and recognized by the Oklahoma Association of Technology Centers as a 32-time recipient of the prestigious Gold Star School of Excellence award.WWTC has been providing career related programs and services...
