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Sharon Jene Dodson Hall passed away June 1, 2022 after a brief battle with lung cancer.
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The forced removal of the Five Tribes from their homelands in the southeastern United States to Indian Territory in the 1830s also included the African American slaves owned by many tribal members. The transition of these slaves to American citizenship is unique in the history of race relations in the United States. It was a journey filled with contentious negotiation among factions of the Indian nations, the federal government, capitalist developers, black and white agricultural colonizers, and the freedmen themselves. Efforts to secure the rights of the freedmen represented one aspect of the struggle that ultimately opened Indian lands to non-Indian settlement.
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More than two years after he was arrested by a joint operation of federal and local law enforcement agencies, former Wetumka Mayor James Jackson has been convicted of sex crimes in Hughes County District Court and is expected to be extradited to Illinois for additional charges.
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Holdenville, OK – Local businessman and volunteer, Barry Wood, has announced his candidacy for Hughes County Commissioner, District One. Barry brings a great desire to serve his community and a results driven approach to issues or tasks that need to be addressed.
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OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — About 16 million Americans served our nation during World War II, inspiring generations after them to do their part to defend our country and our freedom.
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On May 14, 10 members of the Red Hat Ladies met at Boom-a-Rang for their monthly meeting. The Wetumka
Read moreHello, my name is Zac Greenlee, and I am running for Hughes County District #1 Commissioner.
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