There’s a lot of dust in the air across Oklahoma’s political roadways at present, as successful candidates making runoffs burn rubber and shoe-leather trying to circle the wagons and garner as much support as possible.

Oklahoma residents will be governed by as many as 350 new laws that have gone into place since July 1. The new laws range from capping prices on insulin sold in the state to state vehicle titles and taxes.

The Biden administration’s announcement that it will release 180 million barrels of crude oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve over six months is unlawful and harms our national security.

4th & Jackson Church of Christ will be holding Vacation Bible School July 11-13 from 6 to 8 p.m. for ages 4 through sixth grade, with a hot dog supper beginning at 5:15 p.m.

Friday, July 8 Steak Fingers Potato Wedges Black-Eyed Peas Corn Bread Peanut Butter Cookies Wednesday, July 13 Roast Beef & Gravy Mashed Potatoes Purple-Hull Peas Corn Bread Peach Cobbler.

ON SATURDAY, JUNE 18, 2022, the Hugo community celebrated its 15th Annual Juneteenth Celebration. Events included a parade, followed by celebration at Cora Lee Roe Park.

Felony 049 – Jonathan Dakota Hinsley: Robbery, first degree. Misdemeanor 050 – Michael Andrew Rodgers: Harassing and threatening electronic communication.

Last week the United States Supreme Court issued its decision in Oklahoma v. Castro-Huerta. This decision holds that the State of Oklahoma has concurrent jurisdiction with the federal government to prosecute non- Indians who commit crimes against Indian victims within Indian Country.

SOPER CELEBRATED its annual Homecoming on Saturday with many events, including the parade, stick horse competition, class reunions, pageants, corn hole tournament, ice cream social, redneck games and a street dance. Photos Courtesy / Gail Smith

State Results Governor (R) Moira McCabe 12,046 Joel Kintsel 51,587 Kevin Stitt 248,525 Mark Sherwood 47,713 Governor (D) Connie Johnson 65,894 Joy Hofmeister 101,913 State Auditor & Inspector (R) Steven McQuillen 104,538 Steven McQuillen 104,538 Cindy Byrd 244,433 Attorney General ...