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Grant points toward treatments for brain injuries, diseases

2 months ago By News Staff

With his first significant grant from the National Institutes of Health, an Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation scientist will investigate how bone marrow forms inside the skull. His findings ultimately could lead to improved treatment options for brain injuries and diseases.

Delta Dental of Oklahoma provides free mouthguards to youth athletes

2 months ago By News Staff

It’s National Youth Sports Safety Month, and Delta Dental of Oklahoma is celebrating by providing free mouthguards to youth athletes across the state. Parents, coaches and league commissioners can secure free mouthguards for their young athletes by submitting a request online.

Hannah Morphis awarded OSU scholarship

2 months ago By Kristin Knight

STILLWATER –– A Choctaw County student was honored by the Oklahoma State University Ferguson College of Agriculture with academic scholarship support for the 2026-2027 academic year. The scholarships were awarded at the 2026 Scholarship and Awards banquet, hosted by the Ferguson College on March 26.

A Journey Through Choctaw Natural Resources exhibit ends April 18

2 months ago By News Staff

The exhibition Our Lands, Our Legacy: A Journey Through Choctaw Natural Resources: Hvpi Yakni, Hvpi Nan Ilhpita has proven popular with more than 10,600 visitors coming through the doors of the Choctaw Cultural Center since it opened at the end of July.

A SELECT ENSEMBLE OF THE HUGO HIGH SCHOOL HERD OF THUNDER BAND

2 months ago By Hugo News Photos / Stan Stamper

HUGO LAKE — Cooper Clark poses with a turkey harvested during the 11th annual youth turkey hunt at Hugo Lake, April 5, 2026. Clark was one of two participants to successfully harvest a turkey during the event. Four youth hunters from across Oklahoma participated in the controlled hunt, which provided a unique opportunity to harvest game on U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — managed public lands.

A SELECT ENSEMBLE OF THE HUGO HIGH SCHOOL HERD OF THUNDER BAND

Hugo educator receives Rising Ember Award from Insight School of Oklahoma

3 months ago By News Staff

Insight School of Oklahoma (ISOK) is recognizing Hugo resident and 11thgrade English language arts teacher Abigail Woods with its 2026 Rising Ember Award. The honor is given to an educator in their first two years at ISOK who demonstrates exceptional dedication, impact and leadership.

Hugo educator receives Rising Ember Award from Insight School of Oklahoma

Hugo banker graduates from OBA Commercial Lending School

3 months ago By News Staff

Brandon Mize, with FirstBank, in Hugo recently completed the Oklahoma Bankers Association Commercial Lending School in Oklahoma City. Mize was among 68 graduates of the school, which was held March 1-6 at the OBA Harris Event Center in Oklahoma City.

‘Parents, don’t just yell at them’

3 months ago By Andy And Renie

Bowman Comments to: andybowman839@gmail.com Coffeetimecolumn. com Have you ever noticed that those rigid rules you insist your kids obey rarely bring about long-term enthusiastic obedience? “Mom told us to not do that.

OMRF discovery could lead to new strategies for tissue repair

3 months ago By News Staff

For more than 20 years, scientists and physicians have studied how stem cells might repair tissue damaged during a heart attack. One major challenge: These cells, grown in a lab, often become genetically abnormal, making them useless for transplantation.

Top five things to know about dietary supplements

3 months ago By News Staff

From the chalky children’s vitamins many endured –– or enjoyed –– during their youth, to the rows of dietary supplements on offer on retailers’ shelves today and social media feeds inundated with protein-powder-pushing influences, dietary supplements have long boasted an array of potential health benefits.

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