The Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association (OCA) recently announced support for the House Education Plan offered by Speaker Charles McCall last week. “After reviewing the plan and an opportunity to talk with Speaker McCall, OCA is pleased to announce our support for the House Education plan found in HB’s 1935 and 2775. OCA member policy strongly supports funding for education alternative to ad valorem taxes which is primary in this package,” stated OCA President Byron Yeoman.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Carl Newton advanced two pieces of legislation out of House Committees on Tuesday that would expand freedoms and protections for state farmers and ranchers.

SOPER –– A Soper, Okla., man was arrested last week on multiple sexual assault charges after an investigation by the Choctaw County Sheriff’s Department. According to official reports, the victim alleges that on or about Feb.

Early voting is available Thursday March 2, 2023, and Friday March 3, 2023, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the County Election Board, located at 300 E. Duke St., on the ground floor of the County Courthouse across from the Sheriff Office. Early voting is not available at polling locations. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 7, for the State Question No. 820 Special Election. A look at the sample ballot can be found on today’s page 4B.

Wednesday, March 1 • Goat and Sheep Show - 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 2 • Swine Weigh-In - 8-10 a.m.

Hugo News Sports The Lady Buffaloes are District Champions after a dominant 40-23 win over Marietta Friday night. Leading the charge for Hugo was sophomore Ke’Shawna Scroggins, who scored 11 points, followed by sophomore Calista Kelley, who totaled seven.

Hugo News Sports The Buffaloes took home the District Championship Friday night after outpacing Marietta 60-43. The win was the definition of a team effort on offense, with 10 players putting points on the board.

“Any time an ‘Egregious’ act of unsportsmanlike behavior occurs two or more times during the same season at the same school, in the same activity, the Team and/or Individual will be SUSPENDED from participation in that activity for the remainder of the season.