VALLIANT — The road to state just got longer for the Lady Buffaloes after a 46-40 loss to Valliant in Districts Friday night. Despite beating the Bulldogs a few weeks ago in the regular season, Hugo wasn’t able to pull out an early victory that would’ve given them momentum going into regionals.

VALLIANT — There’s a different level of excitement and energy that Hugo coaches, players and fans show up with whenever playoffs begin, and that could be felt Friday night when Hugo took on Valliant in Districts.

SEMINOLE — Former Oklahoma Governor, United States Senator and President of the University of Oklahoma, David L. Boren has died at the age of 83.

The City of Hugo and its school district now find themselves in the grips of one of the ugliest accusations in their fabled history. The discovery of a rogue teacher accused of openly abusing one or more special needs students on its face is abominable.

A Democratic lawmaker is challenging Gov. Kevin Stitt’s returnto- work order for state employees, claiming the governor overstepped his authority into policies that should be decided by the legislative branch.

Oklahoma Superintendent Ryan Walters announced the launch of a new school search feature on the Oklahoma School Report Cards website (www. oklaschools.com) to further support school choice and help parents make informed decisions about their child’s education.

The Museum of the Red River and the Idabel Regional Arts Council invites artists ages 11-19 to submit artwork for the biennial youth art competition. Submissions will be accepted through March 5; artists may bring their pieces by the Museum during regular business hours (10 a.m.

OKLAHOMA CITY –– Oklahomans with a suspended Driver License now have three convenient options for reinstatement. In addition to in-person service and the ability to submit a Reinstatement Request online, Service Oklahoma now offers same-day Reinstatement Virtual Visits. This virtual option provides more flexibility for customers, often eliminating the need for an in-person visit.

Memorial services for Carl Elwood Stoddard, Jr., of Antlers, Okla., will be held at 1 p.m. March 2, 2025 at Cowboy Crossing Cowboy Church in Hugo.

Funeral services for Ernest “Boy” Clayton Snow, of Garvin, Okla., were held Monday, Feb. 24, 2025 at Valliant Church of Christ.