The 2023 Soper Fast Pitch team was awarded the prestigious Academic State Champion trophy in Shawnee on October 5. Members of the team present for the presentation included (front, l-r): Alexis Hill, Josie Gardner, Jaylee Campbell, Raili Beal, and Alexis Moore.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Representatives, law enforcement, state agencies and advocates for people with autism met at the State Capitol to discuss potentially adding an optional identifying mark on Oklahoma driver’s licenses and state IDs signaling that the person has autism.

Students receiving awards during the Fort Towson first nine weeks “Tiger Celebration,” include: Top left: Accelerated Reading goals: Bottom row: Sophia Joslin, Briar Bell, Dina McClanahan, Lakyn Gross, Likah McNeely, Gabe Gunter; Second row: Kylin Wilson, Kianne Crippin, Faith Sandiford, Canden Wisener, Braxton Greer, Abigail Siverling; Third row: Braylee Daniel, Allie McClain, Wyatt Hudson, Alexandria Pemberton, Noah Anderson, Jaxton McClain. Back row: Aiden McClanahan and Dacelee Garrison. Top right: All As: Dina McClanahan, Allie McClain, Briar Bell, Wyatt Hudson, Canden Wisener. Bottom right: As/Bs: Front row: Dacelee Garrison, Jaxton McClain, Lilah McCreedy, Faith Sandiford. Back row: Abigail Siverling, Braylee Daniel, Richardson, Kianne Crippin, Lakyn Gross, Aiden McClanahan.

• Secure your health coverage for 2024 OKLAHOMA CITY –– The Health Insurance Marketplace in Oklahoma is set to open its doors for the 2024 coverage year on Nov. 1, 2023.

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Hugo News Sports SPIRO — Despite their best efforts, the Buffaloes fell to Spiro Thursday night, 30-21. Hugo trailed the entire game, but never stopped fighting.

Senate committee looks for ways to increase state’s turkey population OKLAHOMA CITY – The Senate Tourism and Wildlife Committee heard from wildlife experts Monday about why Oklahoma has seen a significant decline it its turkey population. Sen. Blake “Cowboy” Stephens, R-Tahlequah, requested the study to find possible legislative solutions to increase their numbers.

Funeral services for Lois Lorene Chappell, of Grant, Okla., were held at 2 p.m. Oct.

Funeral services for Isabel “Izzy” Allene Bigfeather, of Sawyer, Okla., were held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023 at the Hugo School gymnasium. Isabel passed away Oct. 16, 2023, at the age of 15.

Gearl Wayne Archey, age 81, peacefully departed this world on Oct. 21,2023. The family enjoyed the last Friday night with him in OKC, laughing and relishing his trademark “possum grin.” He was born on April 20, 1942, in Soper, Okla, the son of W.E. and Johnnie (Goforth) Archey. Gearl’s journey through life was filled with love, laughter and dedication to his family and passions. He was preceded in death by his father, William Edgar; his mother, Johnnie Archey; his brother, Harold Archey, and his cherished grandson, Chris Archey.