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Election day questions... to be answered

5 years ago By News Staff

Body Six presidential elections have been held on this date since the Civil War. The first three (1868, 1896, and 1908) went to Republicans. The next three (1936, 1964, and 1992) went to Democrats, two of them in landslides.

Weather Update

5 years ago By News Staff

Body It is a beautiful forecast that I bring you for Choctaw County and it goes all the way through Saturday, with mostly sunny days and mostly clear nights. Afternoon highs will be in the low- to mid-70s.

THE OKLAHOMA HOME

5 years ago By News Staff

Body THE OKLAHOMA HOME and Community Educators held a Leaders Lesson meeting recently at the OSU Extension Office. HCE members from Atoka, Choctaw, Coal, Pushmataha and McCurtain counties came together to decide which lessons will be presented in 2021.

Band Student of the Week

5 years ago By News Staff

Body JAKE BLANKENSHIP is a senior and a fourth-year band student. Jake joined band in sixth grade on alto saxophone. He is a featured soloist on alto in marching band this year and has been featured on baritone saxophone in jazz band in previous years.

‘Gateway to Oklahoma History’ Second Saturday demo at Fort Towson Historic Site

5 years ago By News Staff

Body FORT TOWSON - On Saturday, Nov. 14, from 1 to 3 p.m.

Public Records

5 years ago By News Staff

Body Felony 083 - Kenneth Scott Mays Possession of stolen vehicle. 084 - Nicholas Duard Norris: Burglary, first degree.

Hospital’s financial clarity remains elusive as COVID-19 cases

5 years ago By Sonya

Body As the number of COVID-19 cases spike in Choctaw County and surrounding areas, local hospital officials continue waiting for the federal government to solidify its guidelines for spending federal stimulus money.

Line of succession: County commissioners 1st

5 years ago By Sonya Campbell

Body Choctaw County Commissioners Roger Vandever and Ronnie Thompson have appointed a 1st Deputy for their districts. The appointments were made during the regular county commission meeting Nov.

Texoma patriots salute Trump again with merged parades

5 years ago By Sonya Campbell

Body Support for President Trump was on full display Saturday morning as the “silent majority” stepped out of the shadows and into the early morning light at the Hugo Agriplex.

A MAN DRESSED as Uncle Sam walks with two other parade participants at the Hugo Agriplex on Oct. 31 prior to rolling out as part of a Trump train. Photo Courtesy / Sonya Campbell

Football Contest winner

5 years ago By News Staff

Body ERNEST MCCARTY, of Hugo, was this week’s winner of the Hugo News Football Contest after choosing 16 out of 17 games correctly. Pictured: Ernest (right) collects the $50 weekly prize from Dusty Hicks of Security First National Bank, where he obtained his winning entry blank.