“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. The program, created and overseen by Oklahoma Forestry Services, is designed to encourage kids of all ages to get outside and learn about Oklahoma’s forests and the invasive species trying to move-in.

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. Rooted in a long tradition of hands-on agricultural education, EOSC’s horticulture facilities –– located adjacent to the Goddard Livestock Center –– feature modern greenhouses, classroom space, and opportunities for experiential learning.

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. Records state the judge ordered a mental observation and evaluation to be held before the next court date set for Feb. 18. Rojas-Caceras initially admitted to cutting Byrd with a broken bottle on Oct. 28, 2025 in McIntosh County which resulted in her death, then entering a “Not Guilty” plea before the judge.

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.