For in the gospel a righteousness from God is revealed, a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: “The righteous will live by faith.” Romans 1:17 NIV.

Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 14, for the Fort Towson Municipal Election. Fort Towson voters will be voting on whether to approve a “Hotel Tax” of 7.5% on visitors who stay in hotels or campgrounds less than 30 consecutive days, and to elect a Town Trustee to replace a Trustee with an unexpired term.

The Iris Garden Club of Hugo met Oct. 23 at the Burnside Community room. The room was decorated with beautiful fall colors and arrangements. The hostess was Joye Satterfield and cohostess was Kathy Jones. President Harolynn Wofford called the meeting to order, the group recited the Gardener’s Creed and Rick Lowrance led in prayer.

Oklahoma Secretary of Agriculture Blayne Arthur was awarded the Honorary American FFA Degree Friday at the 96th National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis. The Honorary American FFA Degree is the highest degree bestowed upon an individual by the National FFA Organization.

WILBURTON –– The Eastern Oklahoma State College meat judging team was named national champions at the Cargill High Plains contest last week in Friona, Texas. “I am very proud of this team and their hard work this fall,” said Jade Edwards, instructor of meat processing and food science and Eastern meat judging coach.

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that Shonda Lynette Johnson, age 52, of Fort Towson, Okla., was sentenced to 135 months in prison for voluntary manslaughter in Indian Country.

• Community invited to Grand Opening celebration on Saturday, Nov. 11 HUGO –– Tractor Supply Company, the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, announced it has completed the remodel of its Hugo store location.

Fall Concert (Black and Gold VIP) will be held at 7 p.m. Nov. 10 at Simon Parker Gymnasium ($5 for adults/$2 for students). The Hugo High Notes, directed and choreographed by LaSha Cook, include: Back row (l to r): Amari Wallace, Quincy Shelton, Weston Dunn, Dontez Cherry, De’Koryian Mitchell, Ethan Sparks, Cameron King, Milo Ribeiro, Casey Benson, Gabriel Haley. Front row (l to r): O’Maria Mayes, Kacie Reynolds, Halle Thomas, Schvynasti Starlin, Allie Tollett, Kelicia Shelton, Brookelin Driggers, Taleiah Biggers, D’Zoria Mims, Shirley Starr, Brooklyn Tyner. Not pictured: Carlos King, Gavin Crawley.

Hugo and Choctaw County have been blessed down through the years with men and women who worked unselfishly to improve the quality of life for all residents. Those goals were mirrored by Chambers of Commerce, city and county industrial authorities and municipalities.

Bobby Yandell, of Hugo, was this week’s winner of the Hugo News Football Contest after choosing 15 out of 18 games correctly. Yandell guessed closest (467) to the OU Sooners’ total yardage (492) to edge out J.J. Johnson. Pictured, Yandell (left) collects the $50 weekly prize from Tanna O’Neill of Red River Co-op, where he obtained his 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.