Focused on eliminating driving behaviors that contribute to traffic-related fatalities on our nation’s roads, AAA is joining with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to urge drivers to recognize speeding as an aggressive driving behavior that endangers all road users and to put an end to it because “Speeding Catches Up With You.”

Memorial services for Holli (McMillan) Hilyard will be Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 10 a.m. in the Shoals Baptist Church, Hugo, Okla.

Viola Mae VanWorth, passed away July 10, 2025, in Hugo, Okla., at the age of 93. Born on June 5, 1932, in Coalgate, Okla., Viola’s life was a testament to her selfless, kind, and friendly nature that touched the lives of all who knew her.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of David Andrew Bowlin, a beloved father, stepfather, and papa, who finished his earthly life July 6, 2025, in Hugo, Okla., at the age of 91. Born on Dec. 3, 1933, in Tulsa, Okla., to Andrew Jackson Bowlin and Mildred Pauline (Cox) Bowlin, and he lived a life filled with love, resilience, and adventure.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Gentner Drummond has filed a federal lawsuit to block genetic testing company 23andMe from selling the private DNA information of 15 million customers without their permission. He joined attorneys general from 27 other states in the legal challenge, arguing that the company’s plan to auction off customers’ genetic data as part of its bankruptcy proceedings violates consumer protection laws.

Hugo Church of the Nazarene, located at 100 N. H St., will hold Vacation Bible School –– The Mysteries of God, July 7-11 from 6 to 8 p.m.

Misdemeanor 117 – Christopher Lemons: Protective order violation. 118 – Christopher Lemons: Domestic abuse, assault and battery.

Hugo Lions Club news

Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair and the wearing of gold jewelry and fine clothes. Instead, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight.

Friday, July 11 Fish French Fries Hush Puppies Garden Salad Wednesday, July 16 Fried Chicken Mashed Potatoes Green Beans Rolls Brownies.