The Kiamichi

A total solar eclipse on April 8 will cross Choctaw Country in April, bringing thousands to a rare celestial event where viewers can see afternoon skies darken and an illuminated halo appear. The Choctaw Cultural Center will observe the 2024 Solar Eclipse on Monday, April 8, from 10 a.m.

Little River Chapter DAR In 1974, President Nixon made a proclamation in part, stating: “As a Nation, we have acknowledged our deep respect and admiration by setting aside March 29, 1974, as Vietnam Veterans Day to remember that the honorable peace America achieved came through great sacrifice. Those who served, those who gave their lives, those who were disabled, and those who are still missing in Southeast Asia –– and whose full accounting we shall continue to seek –– deserve the profound gratitude of their countrymen. For this purpose, the Congress has authorized and requested me to issue a proclamation designating March 29, 1974 as Vietnam Veterans Day.”

Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. 1 John 4:11.

Felony 045 – Jack Lester Martin: Bail jumping. 046 – Cecil Lavaughn Nelson: Assault and battery with a dangerous weapon.

Congressman Josh Brecheen will be holding townhall meetings April 3 from 12 to 1 p.m. at the Hugo Agriplex and from 2 to 3 p.m.

Phillip’s Egg Once upon a time I had a young friend named Philip. Philip was born with Down Syndrome.

DURANT — The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma has announced that the tribe had a significant $3.2 billion impact on the State of Oklahoma for 2021. The economic impact report presented last week in Durant, prepared by Dr. Kyle Dean, economist for the Center for Native American Studies at Oklahoma City University, shows the Choctaw Nation is a driving force in southeastern Oklahoma, as well as the overall state. In 2021, the Tribe reported 20,142 Oklahoma jobs supported, representing $1 billion in wages and benefits paid to Oklahomans.

MUSKOGEE — The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma has announced that Chase Lane Rocha, age 21, of Boswell was sentenced to 60 months in prison for one count of Involuntary Manslaughter in Indian Country.

Candidates interested in filing for County office for any of the Choctaw County elected positions will file Declarations of Candidacy beginning 8 a.m. Wednesday, April 3.