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Hugo man pleads guilty to meth distribution

1 year ago By News Staff

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that Cory Lamont Bostic, a/k/a Cory L. Neal, age 48, of Hugo, Okla., entered a guilty plea to one count of distribution of methamphetamine.

City of Hugo approves resolution calling for general election for council positions

1 year ago By News Staff

HUGO –– Members of the Hugo City Council discussed several projects ongoing within the city during last week’s regular meeting. No action was taken regarding the renovation of a property located at 119 E.

Fugitive on AG’s 10 Most Wanted list now in custody

1 year ago By News Staff

Another fugitive on Attorney General Gentner Drummond’s 10 Most Wanted list is in custody. On the evening of Jan.

Fugitive on AG’s 10 Most Wanted list now in custody

Springfield named Oklahoma EMT Administrator of the Year

1 year ago By Sonya Campbell

Contributing Writer Choctaw County Ambulance Authority Executive Director Randy Springfield has been named the Oklahoma EMT Association’s 2024 Administrator of the Year, a statewide award. Springfield was surprised with the announcement during a staff conference and an impromptu celebration Dec.

above: Choctaw County Ambulance Authority Executive Director Randy Springfield hugs Paramedic Sara Richmond on Dec. 30 when he was presented with a statewide award. Richmond nominated Springfield for the honor. Also pictured is Oklahoma EMT Association board member Kyle Pruitt. Above right: CCAA Executive Director Randy Springfield (left) and Oklahoma EMT Association board member Kyle Pruitt.

Applications now accepted for USDA 1890 National Scholars program

1 year ago By News Staff

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is accepting applications for the USDA 1890 National Scholars Program, which aims to encourage students at 1890 land-grant universities to pursue career paths in food, agriculture, natural resource sciences, or related academic disciplines. The application deadline is March 1, 2025.

Morehouse named Global Youth Awards finalist in London

1 year ago By News Staff

Lucile Morehouse, daughter of Nathan and Autumn Morehouse of Boswell, Okla., recently became a finalist for the 2024 Environmental Change Category with the Global Youth Awards hosted in London. The event celebrated youth from 84 countries around the world.

Morehouse named Global Youth Awards finalist in London

Calendar of Events...

1 year ago By News Staff

The MLK Parade and Peace Walk is set for 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18. Line up at 1 p.m. at Gene Nesbit Football Stadium. The tribute will be held at 2:30 p.m. at Washington Heights Hope center, 400 W. Bissell St. For more info, call 580.406.6784 or pg.projectgain@gmail. com.

Brady kicks off August entertainment at Stage 271

1 year ago By News Staff

• Comedian Wayne Brady coming to Choctaw Casino & Resort – Grant GRANT –– Comedian, actor and singer Wayne Brady is headed to Choctaw Casino & Resort – Grant in August! The longtime cast member of “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” and host of “The Wayne Brady Show” will perform at Stage 271 on Saturday, Aug. 2.