The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that J’Quarius J’Vontay Austin, age 18, of Idabel, Okla., was sentenced to 41 months in prison for one count of stealing firearm from a federal firearms licensed dealer.

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that Matthew Carl Wilson, age 38, and Candice Marie Logan, age 35, of Hugo, Okla., were each sentenced in federal district court for transporting stolen goods across state lines.

• Deadline Aug. 29 to have artwork submitted All artists are invited to enter their artwork in the 44th annual Waterfowl Stamp Design Contest, but the clock is ticking.

Paris Regional Health welcomes the second class of Internal Medicine resident physicians. This group of six residents joins Paris Regional Health’s Internal Medicine Residency Program, in collaboration with the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth’s Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine. The program, accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), offers an exceptional training experience in graduate medical education.

The Soil Health Team, in collaboration with Water Quality Monitoring & Assessment personnel, has been busy tracking changes in hydrology, soil, and vegetation characteristics due to the removal of cedars.

When Laurie Adkism graduated from Hugo High School in 1999, she never imagined her career path would one day circle back to address an issue weighing heavily on the hearts of parents and educators in her hometown –– student safety.

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• Chief Batton’s State of the Nation to Broadcast at 10 a.m. Sept.

The lights are back on inside Gene Nesbit Stadium as the Buffaloes prepare for another season of football. After a summer of coaching changes and a roster of new and returning faces, the season opener is sure to be an informative watch.

Mike Brittingham, a lifelong resident of Pushmataha County, has announced his candidacy for Oklahoma State Legislature, District 19. With a proven track record in business, community leadership, and county government, Brittingham is well-positioned to bring his conservative