Four decades after a rare neurological disorder first surfaced, an Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation scientist has determined its cause thanks to tiny flies. Scientist Wan Hee Yoon, Ph.D., used Drosophila, the common fruit fly, to pinpoint a genetic mutation that more recently caused severe developmental and metabolic issues in four children of Middle Eastern descent.

Contributing Writer The Hugo Public School Board terminated assistant varsity boys basketball coach Demontre Akins after a nearly three-hour due process hearing last week. The firing resulted from an altercation between Akins and two high school students after a basketball game in February, which was caught on camera and witnessed by multiple students and school officials.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Chad Caldwell, R-Enid, praised Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond’s stance ensuring fair treatment of both public and private school athletic teams.

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BOSWELL — The Boswell Scorpions recently booked three wins in four games with victories coming over Rock Creek (11-2), Kremlin Hillsdale (6-0), Mulhall Orlando Panthers (9-3) and a loss versus Pleasantvale (5-1).

will begin spraying mosquito repellent the first week of April. First Ward will be sprayed on Mondays, Second Ward on Tuesdays, Third Ward on Wednesday and Fourth Ward on Fridays. While mosquito repellent is being sprayed, please avoid traveling closely into its mist.

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024 – Deounta Laqualin Akins: Possession of firearm while on supervision. 025 – Jerry Dewayne Wallace: Shooting with intent to kill.