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…continued from page 1A Cooper stated that it was his job to improve those lines of communication and to bring more focused state assistance to rural economic development projects and assist rural staff in their development efforts Accompanying Cooper was Lisa Ford, the ODOC Southeast Regional Development Specialist with the department. Ford has already made numerous trips to both Choctaw and Pushmataha Counties, to learn more about the area’s development assets and opportunities. She will serve as ODOC’s primary contact with Redman and Thomas as they continue to sharpen the region’s development’s efforts.

to point A half-century ago when I was trying to soak up all I could in a few short years at the University, I had the challenge and the opportunity of reading a number of books on “newspaper publishing” under the tutelage of a veteran professor. It was a “directed readings” class for which I would earn three credit hours if successfully completed.

Oklahoma lawmakers will look to tackle a broad array of criminal justice issues in the coming months, including raising the burden of proof for civil asset forfeiture and expanding parole eligibility for Oklahoma’s aging prison population.

Felony 002 – Gerald Dale Chennault: Larceny of merchandise from a retailer. Misdemeanor 007 – Deantwione Damar Shelton: Larceny of lost property.

• Choctaw Nation Public Health Advisory The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma (CNO) Public Health Department is issuing a public health advisory regarding rising influenza rates within the Choctaw Nation Reservation. Between Dec.

To check current road conditions in Oklahoma, call 844.4OK.HWYS 844.465.4997), visit www.okroads.org or download the Drive Oklahoma mobile app. Oklahoma Department of Transportation crews statewide continue make progress to fully clear snow on highways and bridges.

First Baby Rules The winning baby’s parents must be residents of Choctaw County! The parents of the newborn baby must come by the Hugo News and pick up a form that will specify the rules. They must present the Hugo News a copy of the birth certificate, the exact time of the baby’s birth specified by the attending physician and proof of residency (such as a utility bill or voter’s registration card).

was recently awarded the Emergency Management Director of the Year for the southeast region of Oklahoma, which includes 27 counties. Joining in the congratulations were (l to r): District 1 commissioner Jim Bob Sullivan, county clerk Emily VanWorth and Pat Collins.

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