Weather Update
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Temperatures in the upper 90s are likely to continue through Sunday. The days will be sunny and hot with a heat index near 104.
Governor calls for plasma donations from Oklahomans recovering from COVID-19
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OKLAHOMA CITY –– Governor Kevin Stitt is issuing a call to Oklahomans who have recovered from COVID-19 to join him in donating convalescent plasma to help more patients recover. Gov.
Ambulance authority on stimulus funding
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Good news was received by the Choctaw County Ambulance Authority board during their regular meeting Aug. 6.
Holt hired as new principal at HHS
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HUGO –– A new face will be seen in the hallways of Hugo High School this year. Greg Holt, a longtime educator, was selected by members of the Hugo board of education as the new principal for the high school.
Local EMT course debuts with nearly 20 students
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Nearly 20 people are taking part in the Choctaw County Ambulance Authority’s first Basic Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) course. The five-month course unofficially kicked off Aug.
Boswell School moves to virtual learning
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With a recent report of positive COVID-19 cases with staff members at Boswell Public Schools, superintendent Keith Edge has announced the school’s plan to move to virtual learning. “Boswell Schools have confirmed positive COVID-19 cases with some staff members,” Edge said.
The Hugo Area Chamber
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The Hugo Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed the new teachers at Hugo Schools with gift bags that included items from Chamber members. President Michele Frazier (third from right, back row) and Chamber Executive Director Donna Head (first left, back row) gave ideas of field trips here in Hugo like the ARK, Showman’s Rest plus many more fun things to do at the Frisco Depot. Donna also told them about the DAR History essays that students in Choctaw County can enter. Welcome to Hugo and we are so proud to have you.
Reckless Ballers
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RECKLESS BALLERS — This group of fifth and sixth grade athletes, has been playing traveling basketball this summer under the direction of Coach Jieriel Johnson (top right) and Assistant Coach Jordan Smith (top left). Team members include: (back, l-r) Haidyn Campbell, Hadli Campbell, Jozie Holder and Jalyn Johnson. (Front, l-r) Jakya Johnson and Genesis Smith. Johnson is a former Hugo High player as a member of the 2002 Hugo Buffalo basketball team. The team recently brought home a second place tournament trophy from the East Texas Hoops Tournament in Roxton, Texas.
Season opener pushed to Oct. 3 in Durant...
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After the GAC announced it would cancel all conference games through Sept. 28, SOSU Coach Keith Baxter was forced to postpone the university’s first three games of the fall season against Ouachita Baptist (Sept. 10), Henderson State (Sept. 19) and Northwestern OSU (Sept. 26).
Oklahoma lawmaker says ‘take a knee... take a hike!’
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OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Sean Roberts (R-Hominy) has released the following statement regarding the choice of National Basketball Association (NBA) players to take a knee during the National Anthem prior to the beginning of their game.
