Funeral services for Katie Belle Boykin, of Noble, Okla., were held at 10 a.m. Dec.

HUGO –– The Choctaw County Health Department partnered with several organizations this week for a free COVID-19 event. Lift Healthy Start, Lift Head Start and OU Health Sciences Physician Enhancement Program played a crucial part to reach members of our community.

Ever had a 3-year-old appear on your front porch with dazzled little eyes in a glowing face and pipe up, “Oh, wow! Y’all have Christmas!” I’m sure you have, and we did, too. Our tiny grandson had come visiting us for the holiday, and he was excited. He was blown away by all the colored lights and glittering Christmas decorations that we had outside our house. Such a fond memory.

Fire in Oklahoma can be extremely beneficial. It restores grasslands and controls unwanted species.

The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is commemorating the one-year anniversary of the first COVID-19 vaccine administered in Oklahoma. “One year ago today, we administered the first COVID-19 vaccine in Oklahoma,” said Interim Commissioner of Health Keith Reed.

Worldwide research led by an Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation scientist has uncovered genetic variants that cause a wide variety of neurological and developmental disorders. Wan Hee Yoon, Ph.D., a scientist in OMRF’s Aging and Metabolism Research Program, used fruit flies to confirm the cause of nine pediatric patients’ symptoms.

ANTLERS — Hugo’s Middle-School Buffaloes extended their unbeaten streak to 12 games last week and while they were at it... they brought back the Championship trophy from the Antlers Bobby Harris Invitational Tournament!

HARTRSHORNE — The Rattan RAMS received a third place trophy in the Hartshorne Pick and Shovel Classic last week. Their first win was a decisive victory against Whitesboro that ended with a score of 59-24.

THE RATTAN RAMS garnered third place in the recent Hartshorne Pick and Shovel Classic. Pictured above are: (front, l-r) Aidan Haddox, Gradie Grimmett, Guillermo Gallegos, Cale Clay, Jace May, and Logan Smith. (Back, l-r): Luke Clay, Coleman Ray, James Childers, Keller Shockey, Keegan Robertson, Davin Parsons and Coach Michael Clay. Photo Contributed

THE HUGO LADY BUFFALOES claimed the third place trophy in the recent tournament at Talihina. Pictured above are Coach Chris Scott, Kelicia Cook, Ashia Jordan, Kaydrin Scott, Brinlee Allensworth, Sha’Tiya Akins, Rakia Smith and Assistant Coaches Pat McGee and Kiyoko Woods. In front is Jamiah Brown. Photo Contributed