Meet and greet hosted for Gov. Stitt next week in Hugo

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The Endangered Ark Foundation, with Representative J.J. Humphrey, are sponsoring a political meet and greet for Governor J. Kevin Stitt from 2 to 4 p.m. Nov. 30 at the Endangered Ark, 2657 E. 2070 Rd. in Hugo. Other invited officials include: Attorney General John O’Connor, Speaker Charles McCall, representative for U.S. Sen. James Lankford, representative for U.S. Rep. Markwayne Mullin, representative for U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe, Sen. David Bullard, Sen. George Burns, Rep. J.J. Humphrey, Rep. Eddy Dempsey, Rep. Kevin McDugle, Rep. Jim Grego, Rep. Tammy Townley, political candidates for State Superintendent, State Treasurer, District 17 Judge and local District Judge.

Last week’s homicide turned over to FBI

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HUGO — Even though Hugo Police are still assisting in the investigation of last week’s homicide, Hugo Chief of Police John Mitchell said the case has been turned over to the FBI since people involved are Native American.

Oklahoma deer testing positive for COVID

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The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation (ODWC) has confirmed that a small percentage of early harvested deer in the state have tested positive for SARS-CoV-2. A spokesperson for the department stated, “At this time, we do not know how deer contract the virus, but we do know that all of us (vaccinated and unvaccinated) are a potential source of infection to other species.

Antlers drops Pocola in State Playoffs

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ANTLERS — After one of their most impressive football seasons in many decades, the Antlers Bearcats soundly defeated the Pocola Indians Friday on their home turf to advance to the second round of the Oklahoma Class 2A football playoffs.

Fort Towson splits with Bennington

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The Fort Towson Tigers split games with the Bennington Bears last week, with the boys claiming a 48-32 win and the Lady Tigers falling, 53-27. Kaden Wilson led the boys with 22 points, followed by Omar Gardner with 11.
Fort Towson splits with Bennington