High temperatures for the week ahead are mostly going to be in the low 50s and the nights will drop to the low 30s. A small weather system could bring a little mixture of rain and snow Saturday night but nothing major expected.

• Choctaw County has been awarded federal funds made available through the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency under the Emergency Food and Shelter National board program

Felony 105A – Chad Jondale Voyles: Murder in the first degree, deliberate intent. 105B – Youth Offender: Murder in the first degree, deliberate intent.

The application for lawn services opened on Jan. 1. Applicants must be at least 65 years old, live in the 10.5 counties of the Choctaw Nation and earn no more than 80% of the national median income as determined by HUD.

With the pandemic keeping people sheltering at home, more people are extending their outdoor time in the winter by adding fire pits, outdoor heaters and other features. Even in the wintertime, it’s important to take care of your yard. The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute, an international trade association representing power equipment, small engine, portable generator, utility vehicle, golf car and personal transport vehicle manufacturers and suppliers, offers tips to keep your yard in top shape for winter use.

DURANT –– With more than 400 COVID-19 vaccines given to Choctaw Nation Health Services Authority (CNHSA) employees, the Choctaw Nation is ready to give the vaccination to the next tier of individuals.

CHOCTAW COUNTY –– A Hugo man was injured Saturday after a three-vehicle collision two miles west of Hugo on Hwy. 70.

Becky Reynolds, Executive Director of Little Dixie Community Action Agency, announced Monday, Jan. 4, 2021, the selection of Macy Jo Self to fill the position of Associate Director with the primary responsibility for housing and housing-related programs. In this new role, Self will provide leadership and guidance over several programs including: Multifamily apartments, self-help housing, housing counseling, weatherization, Youth- Build, business and residential lending programs, emergency services, utility assistance and many other supportive services.

Friday, Jan. 15, is the last day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote in the Feb.