On Thursday afternoon, a group of local business owners and public figures attended a presentation put on by the Oklahoma Small Business Development Center and hosted by Choctaw Electric in Hugo. The Oklahoma Small Business Development Center expressed its interest in assisting the tri-county area of Choctaw, McCurtain and Pushmataha counties with their small business needs and encouraging the counties to form a consortium that would fund a permanent position for an OKSBDC adviser in Idabel.

Family Features –– In adjusting to the constraints of the pandemic, many Americans had to improvise where and how they work out. After months of adapting to a “gym anywhere” mentality and learning to accommodate more flexible workout schedules, this new fitness mindset is inspiring some larger trends for healthier living.

Family Features –– The health community has long praised the benefits of vitamins and nutrients derived from natural sources. For those looking to improve their health or take preventative measures, these natural super foods can be incorporated into your daily diet to help support your health:

Oklahomans who missed open enrollment but still need health insurance can check with a Healthcare Navigator to find out if they are eligible for a special enrollment period in the online Marketplace. Approximately 40 specially trained and certified Navigator assisters ––all attorneys, paralegals and legal support staff from Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma and professionals from collaborating nonprofits –– stand ready to help Oklahoma citizens understand their health insurance options including private coverage on the Marketplace.