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Zechariah 9

1 year ago By News Staff

Judgment on Israel’s Enemies 1 A prophecy: The word of the Lord is against the land of Hadrak and will come to rest on Damascus— for the eyes of all people and all the tribes of Israel are on the Lord— a 2 and on Hamath too, which borders on it, and on Tyre and Sidon, though they are very skillful.

Buffalo baseball program tunes skills during summer tournaments

1 year ago By News Staff

HUGO — The Hugo Buffalo baseball program has seen some summer tournament play that has included players from the Middle School (HMS) through high school. According to Coach Scott Schier, there are 13 players from the Middle School and 25 from HHS active in the summer tournament play.

Buffalo baseball program tunes skills during summer tournaments

Three members of drug enterprise sentenced for federal drug crimes

1 year ago By News Staff

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that three Oklahoma residents, Robert James Jackson, 31 of Hugo, Andre Cimone Golston, 35 of Idabel and Antwaine Tremaine Nelson, 33 of Idabel, were sentenced for federal drug charges. Jackson was sentenced to 168 months in prison for one count of distribution of methamphetamine, Golston was sentenced to 48 months in prison for one count of use of a communication facility, and Nelson was sentenced to 46 months in prison for one count of use of a communication facility.

Felony warrants still outstanding for lady whose car slammed into Hugo service station

1 year ago By News Staff

HUGO — Hugo Chief of Police John Mitchell has confirmed that multiple felony warrants are currently outstanding for Jasmine Michelle Stubblefield, 37, as a result of her vehicle crashing into the Hill & Son Service Station on West Jackson Street in Hugo, and effectively destroying the service station fuel business.

Hugo’s annual Juneteenth celebration a huge success

1 year ago By News Staff

The annual Juneteenth Celebration, “Do it for the Culture,” was held Saturday in Hugo. Hundreds participated in and enjoyed the events, such as the parade, bounce houses, games and cash prizes and fireworks.

Hugo’s annual Juneteenth celebration a huge success

Hugo man arrested on complaints of soliciting a minor

1 year ago By Denyell Murphy

HUGO –– Hugo Police responded to a call regarding solicitation of a sexual act to a minor on May 31. According to official reports, the victim was offered a ride home by her boyfriend’s stepfather, Denyell Murphy, when he began soliciting sexual acts. Reports state the victim then told her mother, who called the police. Murphy, 48, was located at Sunhaven and placed under arrest for a full extradition warrant out of Arkansas. He was booked into Choctaw County Jail on complaints of soliciting sex to a minor.

Hugo man arrested on complaints of soliciting a minor

Ludlow named Kiamichi Tech Campus Director for Hugo, Antlers

1 year ago By News Staff

HUGO –– The Kiamichi Tech Board of Education has appointed Rebecca Ludlow as the new Campus Director for the Hugo and Antlers campuses, marking a significant milestone in her career as an educator. With this new role, Ludlow will oversee all aspects of campus operations, academic programs, and community engagement initiatives.

Ludlow named Kiamichi Tech Campus Director for Hugo, Antlers

USDA recognizes National Pollinator Week

1 year ago By News Staff

During the week of June 17-23, 2024, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is recognizing and celebrating National Pollinator Week. Pollinator species, such as bees, other insects, birds and bats play a critical role in producing more than 100 crops grown in the United States.