• To resolve significant provider reimbursement delays OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. David Bullard, R-Durant, held a press conference at the state Capitol on Wednesday to give medical providers and Medicaid recipients an opportunity to talk about the serious challenges they’re facing as a result of the state transitioning to Medicaid managed care.

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HUGO — Just two months after terminating former Executive Director Wade Awtry and paying him an undisclosed termination package, members of the Hugo Housing Authority held their May meeting on Wednesday, May 29 at the authority’s office complex in the 13th Place Community Center. The meeting was led by Chairperson Chris Cannon, with frequent comment by the authority’s new Executive Director, Barbara Kauss.

HUGO — The 42nd annual Hugo Homecoming like more than 100 years of HHS history went into the record books Saturday, but not until lots of laughs, smiles and great stories were shared. This year’s event was Emceed by one of the bright successes from the HHS Class of 1985, Mark Glenn (pictured).

The annual Fort Towson Homecoming –– Celebrating 200 years at the Fort –– will be held June 7-8. Events include: Friday, June 7 • 7-10 a.m.

from around the state were recently selected to serve as new State 4-H Ambassadors for 2024-2025. Since 1994, the Oklahoma 4-H Ambassador Program has positively impacted club members by providing opportunities to enhance their leadership skills.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will hold a two-day wild horse and burro event in Checotah, Okla., June 21-22, at the Checotah Round-Up Club Arena. The event will feature 150 animals for adoption.

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Recently, State Representative Ajay Pittman, D-Oklahoma City, was proud to honor the Tuskegee Airmen on March 25, 2024. The Tuskegee Airmen, the nation’s first black military pilots, made significant contributions to the United States during World War II and laid the foundation for the future success of African Americans in the U.S. Military.

Aceleigh is the 4-year-old daughter of John and Ashlyn Colley. She was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy and was scheduled to undergo a complex invasive surgery in Ohio the last week of May. Because during pre-op she developed a cough, the doctors postponed the surgery and her family has returned home.