Sen. Kennedy questions Federal Judge actions

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United States Senator John Kennedy’s remarks on Monday, March 31, 2025, reflect a growing frustration with the practice of district federal judges issuing nationwide (or universal) injunctions — court orders that extend beyond the parties directly involved in a case to affect federal policy across the entire country. His question probes why it has taken over two centuries —roughly 240 years since the founding of the United States — for this issue to gain significant traction among politicians and constitutional scholars.

Buffaloes claim a pair of wins over Antlers

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ANTLERS — The Hugo Buffaloes extended their winning streak to four games Monday, posting a pair of Ws over Black & Blue rivals Antlers. But it wasn’t a walk in the Bearcat ball park, as the Cats battled the Buffaloes to a close 1413 tally after six innings, before the Buffs’ hitters started seeing the ball in the seventh, putting up six runs while giving up one to Antlers… posting a 20-14 win.
JACE BAKER comes out of his stretch on the mound for the Hugo Middle School Buffaloes Monday at Shull-Bywaters Park, to throw a strike against the McAlester Buffalo batter. The Buffaloes battled to a 3-2 win in the first game in a contest that went down to the final throw to be decided. (BELOW) J.B. Cochran makes a big swing but narrowly misses a McAlester pitch. Hugo News Photo / Stan Stamper

Sooner Notes...

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Kate Dalhausser OU DAILY For the final time of the 2024-25 season, the Oklahoma women’s basketball team stepped onto the court to face its opponent. On Saturday, the Sooners competed in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Tournament for the 11th time in program history against the Connecticut Huskies.
HMS COACH TANNER TRENT makes a trip out to the mound to talk a little strategy during the Hugo Middle School Monday clash against the McAlester Buffaloes. Hugo battled to a 3-2 win against their Interstate 375 rivals. Hugo News Photo / Stan Stamper

Grief/share program coming on April 15

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First Baptist Church and Mays Hospice will host a Grief/Share Program starting April 15 at 5:30 p.m. Grief/Share is a video driven support group that helps people who are grieving.

Calendar of Events...

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The City of Hugo Fire Department will begin testing fire hydrants the first week of April and continue until all the hydrants have been checked. The Fort Towson Historic Site will host an Elderberry Tonic Workshop on Tuesday, April 8, from 6-7:30 p.m.

Today’s Scripture:

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We know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose..

Public Records

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Felony 030 – Jessica Nicole Starrett: Bringing contraband into jail. 031 – William Michael Griffin: DUI.

Senate unanimously approves Boren’s foraging bill

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OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Mary Boren, D-Norman, won unanimous Senate support for Senate Bill 447 to allow foraging for nuts, edible plants and fungi on state-owned or state-managed property. Boren said she didn’t even know it was against the law until a family member brought the situation to light.