“Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution inevitable.” — John. F.

Our Blood Institute is in critical need of type O blood donors, with supplies of both O-positive and O-negative blood at low levels following the holidays. With patients living in the balance every day, O donors are needed now to support hospitals and emergency responders.

Funeral services for John Henry Coleman, of Hugo, Okla., will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan.

Funeral services for Emma Jean Flax, of San Diego, Calif., will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan.

The 2026 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Misdemeanor 003 – Devon Lee Wallace: Domestic assault and battery in presence of a minor. 004 – Roberto David Robb: Possession of CDS marijuana.

Oklahoma Forestry Services, in partnership with the Oklahoma Department of Libraries, has launched a new backpack program at 84 rural libraries across the state.

Eastern Oklahoma State College (EOSC) announced the re-opening of its Horticulture Course Options for Spring 2026, welcoming students and community members back into the greenhouse, the garden, and the classroom beginning Jan. 12, 2026.

McINTOSH CO. –– A man accused of the murder of Hugo’s Traci Byrd appeared in court last Wednesday for a competency review. According to court records, the defendant, Armando Mustafo Rojas-Caceras appeared with his attorney.

HUGO –– A former Hugo Public Schools special education teacher has pleaded not guilty to alleged child abuse charges. Yolanda Dunbar, who was arrested in connection with the case, entered a not guilty plea Tuesday to two felony counts of child abuse, according to court documents.