Duane Allen Sheppard, of Hugo, Okla., passed away June 12, 2025, at the age of 67. Duane Allen Sheppard was born on Dec.

James David Bowling, affectionately known as J.D., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, in Rolla, Mo., at the age of 81. J.D. is the son of James Bowling and Narcissus (Jones) Bowling, born on March 21, 1944, in Manchester, Ky. J.D. lived a life of service, strength and unwavering dedication to his family and country.

Bobby Steve Burrage, age 72, of Antlers, Okla., passed away June 8, 2025 in Plano, Texas. He was born on Monday, July 7, 1952 to Bill and Mattie Lou (Rowland) Burrage in Durant, Okla.

LITTLE ROCK — Former Hugo High awardwining athlete Jordan Holman, has been named to the Spring 2025 Chancellor’s List at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. UA Little Rock recognizes superior academic performance at the end of each semester.

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• The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma will light up with fireworks the week of the Fourth of July, with multiple displays across southeast Oklahoma. Get an early start to the Independence Day weekend at Choctaw Casino & Resort – Grant with a fireworks show starting at dusk on Wednesday, July 2.

89th annual Boswell Homecoming –– Vegas Nights: Thursday, June 26 7 p.m. Boswell UPRA Rodeo Slack at the arena.

Hugo city councilors met in regular session on June 17 to discuss several individuals for possible employment as interim city manager. After a lengthy executive session, councilwoman Robbie Ridenour made a motion to appoint Richard Higginbotham as interim city manager.

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