Economic development...

Body …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...

Words that empower...

Body 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.
Words that empower...

Attack on Church session may bring charges...

Body 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.

Public Records

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

Influenza rates increasing across the Reservation

Body • 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.

Want to check current road conditions?

Body 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 of 2026 Contest

Body 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.
First Baby of 2026 Contest

Choctaw County’s Pat Collins

Body 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.
Choctaw County’s