BOSWELL PUBLIC SCHOOLS held a professional development workshop on Jan. 8. The Hugo Career Technology Center was in attendance and spoke to the teachers about the programs they offer. Presenters were (pictured) Stacy Miller, Lauren Warren and Julie Perkins. Careers and programs discussed, included:

Family and friends of Noah Shoemake, 19, of Antlers, said goodbye to the teen Sunday. The teen was described in his obituary as someone with “a vibrant spirit” who loved his job and enjoyed life.

Southeast Oklahoma Quilt Trail hosted a beginner barn quilt painting class on Saturday, Jan. 23.

Please note: This story is a compilation of information from the OSBI, an Affidavit of Probable Cause and media reports. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

• Technology builds on existing platform to support move to REAL ID compliance Governor Kevin Stitt announced that the next version of the Oklahoma Mobile ID is now available. The app has been expanded to allow Oklahoma residents to quickly and easily preenroll for REAL ID.

McCURTAIN COUNTY –– The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred in McCurtain County, Okla. Based on the OSBI’s initial investigation, this is what is known at this time: • On Jan.

HUGO HIGH STATE-BOUND CHEER SQUAD MEMBERS INCLUDE: (front, l-r) Taleiah Biggers, Rakia Smith, Laney Cox, Ashia Jordan. (Middle,l-r) Kacyn Beard, E.J. Spillman, Tiffany Burris. (Standing, L-R) Kelicia Cook, Jaycee Taylor, Alexis McLemore, Jordan Holman, Chanda Barnett, Zoe Gilmore, Jenna Skelton and manager Alyssa Gallant. In addition to being the first HHS Cheer Squad to qualify for State, the team was also voted Southeast Oklahoma Area Best Squad earlier this year.

ATOKA — Hugo’s Lady Buffaloes got off to a strong start in the Atoka Wampus Cat Classic Tournament this past weekend, defeating host Atoka 65-40 in their opening contest. Hugo surged to a commanding lead in the first quarter, taking a 26-6 lead behind some great shooting by Don’Nai Akins, who dropped four long-range shots from downtown.