Body 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.

Body • 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

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

Body 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.

Body 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.

Body 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.

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

Body 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.

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