OKLAHOMA CITY — Seven members of the 1974 Class “A” Girls Basketball State Tournament Champions were invited back to the Big Show this year to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of their big victory. Included were: Shirley Williams, Pat (Jefferson) Jones, Terry Smith, Diane (Knight) Ray, Belinda (Candler) Copeland, Sharon Tucker and Hettie Davis. They were honored at halftime of the Championship Class B Boys game between Calumet and Wilson (Henryetta).

• Stand for the Silent, an organization helping to stop school bullying offers need-to-know tips for parents There are many consequences of being bullied, most of which leave a lasting impression on the person and family members. While it can lead to poor self-esteem and withdrawal from school and everyday activities, it can also lead to self-harm and suicide.

Phillip’s Egg Once upon a time I had a young friend named Philip. Philip was born with Down Syndrome.

DURANT — The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma has announced that the tribe had a significant $3.2 billion impact on the State of Oklahoma for 2021. The economic impact report presented last week in Durant, prepared by Dr. Kyle Dean, economist for the Center for Native American Studies at Oklahoma City University, shows the Choctaw Nation is a driving force in southeastern Oklahoma, as well as the overall state. In 2021, the Tribe reported 20,142 Oklahoma jobs supported, representing $1 billion in wages and benefits paid to Oklahomans.

MUSKOGEE — The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma has announced that Chase Lane Rocha, age 21, of Boswell was sentenced to 60 months in prison for one count of Involuntary Manslaughter in Indian Country.

Candidates interested in filing for County office for any of the Choctaw County elected positions will file Declarations of Candidacy beginning 8 a.m. Wednesday, April 3.

HUGO — A high-speed chase through Hugo around 5:30 p.m. Monday ended when a Norman, Okla., woman struck a sign, a customer’s car, and went airborne into the Hill & Sons Service Station on West Jackson Street.

Choctaw County 4-H Reporter Choctaw County 4-H members shared their talents in the 2024 County and District Share the Fun competitions. Our county has proven to be home to many gifted and successful youth as they recently portrayed a portion of their uniqueness for others to admire in this 4-H competition. Some of these acts included theater, dance, vocal and instrumental submissions.