Red River Leadership Institute is hosting a free two-day intensive leadership development program June 24-25 at the Paris Conference and Event Center by Hilton, 3143 NE Loop 286 in Paris. Registration will begin at 8 a.m., with the training from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Included will be a training manual, lunch both days and materials. This training will assist in building community in the workplace, helping people through change, fostering a high-performance culture and service excellence through the team concept. For more information, call 903.255.3520.

Acie Leon Shehan passed away peacefully on June 3, 2025 at his home in Fort Towson, Okla. Born to A.C. Shehan and Mary Taylor on Dec. 29, 1932 in Grant, Okla. Acie’s life was one marked by devotion and service –– an honorable veteran of the U.S. Army, he later parlayed his discipline and meticulous nature into a successful career as a computer programmer at Otis Energy, from which he retired after many dedicated years. His educational journey saw him graduate from high school, complete two years of college, and continuously seek out new knowledge and experiences.

Funeral services for Annie Fayrene “Dolly” Davis-Tate, of Valliant, Okla., were held June 11, 2025 at Miller & Miller Funeral Home in Hugo. Annie Fayrene “Dolly” Wall Davis Tate passed away peacefully on June 5, 2025 at the age of 90, surrounded by the love of her devoted family.

Memorial services for Sharon Kay (Collins) Loftis, of Antlers, Okla., were held June 7, 2025 at Miller & Miller Funeral Home. Sharon passed away June 4, 2025, at the age of 79.

Memorial services for Jerry Lynn Kendrick, of Sawyer, Okla., will be at 2 p.m. June 16, 2025 at Christian Family Fellowship in Antlers.

Funeral services for Danny J. Anderson, of Hugo, Okla., were held June 7, 2025 at Miller & Miller Funeral Home.

Memorial services for Anthony “Tony” J. McNellis, of Hugo, Okla., will be at 2 p.m.

William Madison Hurlburt, affectionately known as William to his loved ones, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2025 in Paris, Texas. Born on June 13, 1942 in Olney, Texas, he was an individual who exuded kindness, creativity and generosity throughout his 82 years of life.

Contributing Writer Boswell jumped out to a fast 6-0 lead in the top of the first. The Hugo Diamondbacks came slithering back with nine hits in the bottom of the first.

As protests against President Donald Trump’s immigration policies flared across Los Angeles and its suburbs over the weekend, questions have arisen about whether he might invoke the Insurrection Act of 1807, and send active duty U.S. military to quell rioting and vandalism.