OKLAHOMA CITY –– Governor Kevin Stitt announced last week the State of Oklahoma is allocating $10 million in federal CARES Act funding to supply Oklahoma schools with PPE in order to open safely for in-person learning.

OKLAHOMA CITY –– The Coalition of Oklahoma Breastfeeding Advocates (COBA) kicks off National Breastfeeding Month with a series of weekly videos celebrating the 2020 theme Many Voices United. The United States Breastfeeding Committee’s (USBC) theme is reflective of the policy and system changes that are needed to ensure that every family that chooses breastfeeding has the support and resources they need to succeed.

Funeral services for George Donald Robins, of Midlothian, Texas, formerly of Hugo, were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020 at South Central District Building. George passed away July 26, 2020 at home, at the age of 73.

Uncertainly continues to linger about federal stimulus money given to Choctaw Memorial Hospital as a result of the Covid pandemic. The key question is how much of the money the hospital will be allowed to keep due to changing governmental guidelines on eligible expenses.

HUGO — Hugo schools have put their fall football program into a two-week hiatus after two coaches tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. According to Supt.

TAHLEQUAH –– Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes met in July for the first time via videoconference to share COVID-19 updates. They also unanimously passed a resolution to support legislation by U.S. Rep. Tom Cole (R-OK) and U.S. Rep. Deb Haaland (D-NM) that would provide a total of $300 million for tribal broadband improvements throughout Indian Country.