Hugo, and Oklahoma Southeast, played host to the 36th annual Lieutenant Governor’s Turkey Hunt last week. According to Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell, this event is a way to show off Oklahoma to potential new businesses, giving them an opportunity to see what the state has to offer. “Oklahoma is ranked No. 9 in the country for net migration growth,” Pinnell said. “We have to invest in ourselves –– this is the best place to live, work and raise a family.

Contributing Writer The Hugo Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual awards banquet last Thursday night, celebrating businesses and individuals who had a positive impact on the community in 2023.