Hugo News Sports The Lady Buffaloes fell to Madill 79-55 on homecoming last Tuesday despite a strong second half performance. Hugo got out to a slow start, scoring just six points in the first quarter and 11 in the second.

to point Publisher A story in the Tulsa World this week points out that while metro Oklahoma (primarily OKC, Tulsa and their collective ‘burbs) grows and prospers, rural Oklahoma is generally in a rut... one that focuses on just getting by, with little indication of growth or coming prosperity.

The GOP is ready to force Democrats into another tough and divisive vote on immigration, just a week after Congress passed the Laken Riley Act. Sen.

Area citizens wishing to file for declarations of candidacy for the April 1 municipal general elections can do so Feb. 3-5 at the Choctaw County Election office, located on the first floor of the courthouse. For more information, call 580.326.5164.

President Donald Trump will sign executive orders removing diversity, equity, and inclusion from the military and reinstating thousands of troops who were kicked out for refusing COVID vaccines during the pandemic, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Monday. Hegseth, a former Fox News personality and decorated veteran, last week secured enough votes to become the next defense secretary, a major victory for Trump after fierce opposition from Democrats and even some Republicans to his controversial nominee.

Since taking office on January 20, 2025, President Trump has signed several executive orders, memoranda, and proclamations. Here is a summary based on available information: • Guaranteeing the States Protection Against Invasion.

While a task force assesses the need for the Federal Emergency Management Agency, President Donald Trump signed an executive order giving FEMA and other federal agencies authority to override California state laws and federal statutes in providing relief amid the Los Angeles wildfires.

Jordan Holman of Hugo, Okla., has been named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2024 semester at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. The Dean’s List recognized nearly 1,315 students with superior academic performances at the end of the semester.

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The Southeast Oklahoma Library System (SEOLS) is thrilled to announce the launch of its new free magazine, Beyond Words, set to debut in January 2025. This fresh, new publication is packed with library news, programs, and events that matter to YOU. Get ready to stay in the know and dive into the heart of what’s happening at your local library!