The Fort Towson Historic Site will host a hominy-making workshop with David Fowler on Saturday, Sept. 13, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Fowler is a regional director in the Museums and Historic Sites Division of the Oklahoma Historical Society.

For more than 30 years, the City of Hugo has operated under a revised book of city codes that has been generally adopted by most communities in the State. The Code Book sets forth both the regulations and the penalties that are to be managed by several entities, including the Hugo City Council, the Code Enforcement Officer and the Planning and Zoning Commission. The city’s Code Book can be reviewed or downloaded from the city’s online web page.

Publisher Any person or business that is averse to change is probably going to have a difficult time in the coming years. Change is coming and it’s in a hurry.

For five years, Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation scientist Pengchun Yu, Ph.D., led experiments aimed at better understanding a disorder called lymphedema. Days after a scientific journal published Yu’s findings, a family member began her own battle with the condition, and suddenly his studies took on extra significance.

Funeral services for Freida Gail (Miller) Wall, of Boswell, Okla., were held Sept. 5, 2025 at Sugar Creek Cemetery.

Charles McDade, of Oklahoma City, Okla., passed away Aug. 25, 2025, at the age of 63.

Funeral services for Judy Kay (Hunter) Campbell, of Hugo, Okla., were held Aug. 25, 2025 at First Assembly of God in Hugo.

Funeral services for Remonia Jean (Davis) Wyrick, of Hugo, Okla., were held Sept. 10, 2025 at Miller & Miller Funeral Home.

Beyond Words is the official magazine of the Southeast Oklahoma Library System, designed to celebrate the dynamic world of libraries and the communities they serve. This publication offers a window into the exciting programs, events, and services happening at local library branches, while also featuring engaging articles, book recommendations, and interactive content for readers of all ages.

Our Lands, Our Legacy: A Journey Through Choctaw Natural Resources: Hvpi Yakni, Hvpi Nan Ilhpita opened July 26, on the fourth anniversary of the Choctaw Cultural Center. It is the largest temporary exhibit ever hosted at the Center.