Four teams from the Choctaw Nation Health Services Authority (CNHSA) have been honored with the 2024 Director’s Award from the Indian Health Service, recognizing their outstanding contributions to improve the health and well-being of American Indian and Alaska Native communities.

The Choctaw Nation Talihina Community Clinic (TCC) is moving locations to better serve patients and the community. The new location, at 818 Dallas Street, Talihina, Okla., officially opened on Monday, May 11, 2026 as Choctaw Nation Health & Community Care.

Choctaw County Election Board officials recently completed their biennial County Election Board training sponsored by the Oklahoma State Election Board. Local businesses contributed refreshments for the training session, with El Kanelo Restaurant donating bottled water and Pruett’s Food Store, through Kendall Ward and Brandon Wofford, providing snacks for attendees.

ANTLERS –– Seven Practical Nursing students graduated from Kiamichi Tech - Antlers on Thursday, May 7, 2026. According to the program director, Shelly Swalley, Practical Nursing graduates complete 1,508 hours of class time and clinical hours in 18 months and must pass a rigorous exam in order to graduate.

Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Spring 2026 President’s List. The spring terms run from January to May.

The deadline to register for the June 16 primary election is Friday, May 22. Any application mailed must be postmarked by midnight on May 22 and any voter who registers online must be timestamped prior to 5 p.m. on the same day.

Contributing Writer Catching up with a former Boswell High School standout reveals a story that is less about the bright lights of Minor League Baseball and more about the deep roots of a small-town upbringing. For Kamden Edge, the journey from local fields to the professional mound is a testament to faith, family, and a philosophy of “throwing joy.”

Two widely used medications may prevent heart disease in people living with HIV, an Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation scientist has discovered. If confirmed through further study, the findings by Jasim Ahamed, Ph.D., could improve both the lifespan and quality of life for those with the human immunodeficiency virus.

Oklahoma Tennis Foundation is bringing a free Tennis Clinic to Hugo and the surrounding areas from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 26 at Ansley Park, 304 E. Loyd St. in Hugo for first through eighth graders.

Ja’Miya Johnson: The 2026 Hugo High School Valedictorian is Ja’Miya Johnson. Ja’Miya is the daughter of Rebeca Wood and Jahmahn Johnson. Currently, Ja’Miya holds a weighted GPA of 4.22, which includes 15 college credit hours and seven semesters of AP coursework. She has been in cheerleading for four years, Student Council for three years, Leo’s Club for two years, National Honor Society for two years, FCA for two years, Interact Club for two years –– where she currently serves as president –– tennis for two years, and Hugo Schools’ Youth Advisory Council for one year. She is planning to attend Oklahoma State University and major in Psychology.