A new campaign educating teens on how nicotine harms their mood launched Sept. 19.

to point Publisher I find it sad that young people trying to spread their wings and raise families in our current environment...are not only having a hard time, many have elected to remain single or not have families at all. The American voter has stood by and watched as the price of almost every item they purchase has increased from 25% to 100% in cost over just a few year’s time.

OKLAHOMA CITY — Attorney General Gentner Drummond is continuing to fight against illegal immigration in Oklahoma by appealing an injunction that has halted enforcement of Oklahoma’s new immigration reform law.

I have been a law enforcement officer for approximately 35 years, and I know when a law enforcement officer lies on the witness stand, their credibility is gone. Politicians are known for lying but I have tried to establish myself as honest, transparent, and a person who fights corruption.

A federal judge has denied alleged assassin Ryan Routh’s request for bail, saying he is both a flight risk and a danger to the public. U.S.

Contributing Writer The Idabel softball team had a convincing 22-2 win over Hugo. Idabel pitcher Reece England was outstanding, only allowing three hits all game.

HUGO — When freshman running back D’Airreon Jeffries grabbed the football out of the air on a bobbled kick return in the opening seconds of Hugo’s game against Dickson and turned upfield, he unknowingly set the tone for what would become a highly chaotic game.

Hugo’s Easton Gregg recently competed in the ASA Classic in Alabama, and received the second place title of the Archery Shooters Association Shooter of the Year in Men’s K40. He also recently won his fourth consecutive Texas State ASA Championship.

When it comes to celebrating Constitution Day, it may be considered atypical to think of the Declaration of Independence. After all, the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence were two separate documents authored 11 years apart, written for two very distinct reasons, and penned by different authors.

Ollie’s Bargain Outlet held its Grand Opening in Hugo last Wednesday, and was celebrated with a ribbon cutting ceremony from the Hugo Area Chamber of Commerce. Ollie’s is a discount chain carrying a wide range of closeout merchandise, including food, housewares and toys.