2024 Kiamichi Tech Superintendent’s Awards of Excellence! These awards recognize outstanding dedication, achievement, and leadership within the district, reflecting the exceptional talent and commitment of team members. The following individual has demonstrated remarkable skill, passion, and innovation in their roles, contributing significantly to the success of the district and ultimately, the students. Hugo’s Rebecca Ludlow, Health Careers Education Instructor, was selected as the Kiamichi Technology Center 2024 Superintendent’s Awards of Excellence Teacher of the Year.

A new community event is coming this spring to Hugo and students from every community are invited to participate –– 2024 Buddy Ball. A one-day Buddy Ball game is set for April 20 at the Choctaw Nation Ball Fields in Hugo.

A series of findings from the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation could someday lead to extending the female reproductive period. Menopause officially signals the end of female fertility, but for most women, ovaries begin their downswing around age 35 –– years before their menstrual cycle ends.

Oklahoma senior citizens, caregivers, and those interested in matters affecting aging Oklahomans are invited to the State Capitol for Senior Day on Monday, March 11. Attendees will have the opportunity to share ideas, needs and concerns with their state lawmakers, visit with organizations and state agencies to learn about services for older Oklahomans, and learn about current legislation that may affect older Oklahomans.

Billy Burnett Funeral services for Billy Burnett will be held at 11 a.m. Feb.

Graveside services for Vashti Jackson, formerly of the Gay Community/Hugo, were held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024 at Sweet Hill Cemetery in the Gay Community. Vashti passed away Feb. 2, 2024, at the age of 93.

Hugo News Sports HUGO — Hugo beat Silo, 47-21 on Friday night in their final home game of the season. While the Lady Buffs got a preview of Districts when facing off against Silo earlier in the night, the boys’ team didn’t have the same opportunity.

Hugo News Sports HUGO — When the Lady Buffaloes stepped onto the court inside Simon Parker Gymnasium last Friday night, it was like they flipped a switch. The team that struggled to be consistent on both sides of the ball for four quarters was suddenly in playoff mode a week early.

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The Hugo Buffaloes are gearing up for baseball season, and there are plenty of ways fans and boosters can help support the program. Hugo will be selling the parking spaces along the fence on the third baseline this season for $100 each to help fund program expenses, such as meals and travel.