The federal government has reopened, and the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission (OESC) is providing guidance for federal employees and contractors who filed unemployment claims during the shutdown.

November is recognized as Native American Heritage Month, a time to celebrate the diverse cultures, traditions and histories of Indigenous people and their essential contributions to this country. The Choctaw Nation will offer several cultural events in coming months, including: • Nov.

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The Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation has received a new $1.7 million National Institutes of Health grant. The award will fund studies aimed at understanding how the body’s immune system changes when a person develops osteoarthritis.

Felony 104 – Evette Rose Villareal: DUI and being involved in a vehicle accident. 105 – Waylon Paul Tripp: Larceny of merchandise from a retailer.

The Iris Garden Club of Hugo met on Oct. 27 at the Burnside community room.

Oklahoma State Auditor & Inspector Cindy Byrd released her forensic audit report for the City of Konawa in Seminole County. Auditor Byrd launched the investigation after receiving a request from the City Council in 2020. Additional investigations were requested in 2021 and 2023.

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