Sheilah Gibbs , of Hugo, was the first week’s winner of the Hugo News Football Contest after choosing 14 out of 18 games correctly. Gibbs guessed closest (199) to the Hugo Buffaloes’ total offense figure (193) to edge out Tim Loftin. Pictured, Gibbs (left) collects the $50 weekly prize from Don Loman from Red River Counseling, where she obtained her winning entry blank. Sponsoring this year’s Hugo News Football Contest are: Dr. Wade Rowland DDS, First United Bank, Jiffy Lube, AmeriState Bank, Red River Counseling, Sonic, Hugo Lake Marina & Cabins- LIFT, Homestead of Hugo, Security First National Bank, First Bank, Pruett’s Food, Red River Co-op, Shelter Insurance-Julia King, Ed Wallace Ford, Hugo Express Pharmacy, R.E. McGuire Insurance-Ernie Taylor, Jay Hodge, U.S. Cellular. Game selections can be found in each Wednesday edition of the Hugo News.

It’s that time again! The annual Choctaw County Free Fair is scheduled for next week. Following is a schedule of events: Tuesday, Sept.

CHOCTAW COUNTY –– A Rufe, Okla., man was arrested on two counts of arson last week, after law enforcement responded to a residence in Rufe, where two mobile homes were burned to the ground. According to Choctaw County Sheriff Deputy Dustin Gibbs, he was dispatched to a structure fire last Tuesday in which the fire department had requested sheriff’s assistance due to the resident having a violent past history.

‘Dr. Mike’ Always looking over “The Herd.” Like all Thundering Herds, the Hugo Buffaloes are fortunate to have that special guardian, who is always concerned about the well-being of every member.

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• Entrants are eligible to “win only one time” during the regular contest period and may be eligible for the Bowl contest. • Entry blanks are available at all sponsor locations.

Hugo News Sports The Buffaloes looked different Friday night. Gone were the multi-year starters of last season and replacing them were fresh faces eager to contribute.