A national cattlemen’s organization leader, Bill Bullard, from Billings, Mont., will be the featured speaker at an OISA event, scheduled for 7 p.m. Saturday, May 1, 2021 at the Kiamichi Tech Center, 107 S. 15th St. in Hugo. All southeastern Oklahoma cattleman are encouraged to attend.

• American Agri-Women celebrate Earth Day every day. Farmers and Ranchers are true conservationists that protect our land, water and air.

• Total number of doses administered through state and federal allocation in Oklahoma exceeds two million, according to CDC OKLAHOMA CITY — Deputy Commissioner Keith Reed with the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) issued the following statement after the state reached more than two million total doses of the COVID-19 vaccine administered: “This is another significant milestone for all Oklahomans, and we thank those who have stepped up and done their part to protect the lives and health of our communities across the state. We couldn’t have reached this point without the help and hard work of our public health staff, volunteers, and many valuable partners, including medical providers, county health departments and our tribal health partners –– and of course, all of you who have chosen to receive your vaccine.

NAPSI –– “I may need health insurance after graduation.” Perhaps this is the last thing you are asking yourself but may be among the most significant. About one in five people in their 20s do not have health insurance, according to recent studies. However, one unexpected illness or accident could have long-lasting health and financial consequences.

The Rattan Lady Rams run-ruled the competition to earn the District Championship on Friday. The youthful Soper Lady Red Bears team was impressive on Friday.

McKENNA HOLBERT slides into home plate to score for the Fort Towson Lady Tigers during recent softball action in the District Tournament. Also pictured is Boswell Catcher Summer Lowrance. (Photo Contributed / Brian Moore)

Tigers dump Stringtown, 10-4 The Fort Towson Tigers blasted out 13 hits against the Strintown Tigers last week to put up an impressive 10-4 win. Both teams battled through the first two innings, but Fort Towson broke the game open in the third with four runs crossing the plate starting with a hit by Seth Newsome.

LADY RAM DISTRICT CHAMPIONS! — Members of the Rattan Lady RAM District Championship team for 2021 include: Keeley Johnson, Jaylie Williams, Terijo Taylor, Chloe James, Lexi Barnett, Cailin Jamison, Courtney Reese, Tynli McCarty, Dalanie Ross, Addy Clay, Jaylei Gooden, Zoey Ray, Madison Buchanan, Alisha Johnson and Abbie Jacobs. Coaches are Alex Tucker and Assistant Coach Amie Ross. Managers include Cassidy Mack and Daryn Merriman. (Photo Contributed / Brian Moore)

HUGO — The Hugo Buffaloes hosted the Broken Bow Savages at Shull-Bywaters Park in Hugo Monday, following their Senior Night festivities. According to Coach Brandon Debo, the game was intended to be a warm-up battle prior to the Buffaloes playing host to the District Baseball Tournament against Comanche, that was moved up to Tuesday because of bad midweek weather forecasts.

NICK PARISH rocks and fires for the Hugo Buffaloes above in their Monday victory over Broken Bow. (Above right) Aden Parish steals third and is held up by Coach Debo. (Right) Ethan Childers, the Buffaloes’ big lefty, steps into a fastball as he sends the ball to home plate. (Hugo News Photos / Stan Stamper)