Man arrested after fleeing from scene of attempted robbery

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HUGO — After eluding Choctaw County Sheriff Deputy Cody Britt northbound on the Indian Nation Turnpike and driving erratically at speeds in excess of 100 miles per hour, OHP Trooper Sedrick Frierson apprehended Gary Cook after he and Jamey Devon Alexander were observed at a private residence in the 400 block of West Duke Street in Hugo on Dec. 9, 2023.

Boswell splits with Caney on home court

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BOSWELL — The Boswell Scorpions battled Caney last week on the home floor and came away with a win and a loss. The Lady Scorpions came up on the short end of a 30-38 decision.
TABOR RIBERA scores two for the Scorpions. Hugo News / Bobby Hamill

Buffs go 1-1 at Star Spencer Tourney

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Hugo News Sports OKLAHOMA CITY — The Hugo Buffaloes went 1-1 at the Star Spencer Festival over the weekend, beating Star Spencer, 73-46 and falling to Classen SAS, 43-31. Hugo got out to a quick start Friday night, led by senior duo LaMarcus Davis and Daiquan Lennox, who combined for 41 points.
LORENZO KING pulls up to launch a trey from outside the arc in the Star Spencer Invitational Tournament last week. Hugo News / Kelli Stacy

Lady Buffs win two in OKC

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Hugo News Sports OKLAHOMA CITY — After two wins at the Star Spencer Festival last weekend, the Lady Buffaloes are starting to build momentum. Hugo beat Epic Charter Schools, 35-29 on Friday, followed by a 55-30 win over Star Spencer on Saturday to move to 4-4 on the season.
KELICIA SHELTON hustles the basketball up the court looking for an outlet pass as a Star Spencer defender tries to cut her off. Buffalo Coach David Vann said the team was gaining in valuable experience that would be critical to their success in the last half of the season. Hugo News Photo / Kelli Stacy

Sen. Mullin secures funds for Oklahoma projects

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Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, released the following statement after voting YES on the Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).