The Oklahoma Supreme Court made the rare move of striking the results of a 2022 lodging tax election in McCurtain County, citing a 137-yearold law while simultaneously requesting that the Legislature update the statute.

HUGO — The Hugo Board of Eduction met in special session Thursday, June 20, to approve the hiring of several new teachers, and accept the resignation of current Superintendent Corey Smith.

Choctaw County 4-H Reporter For Memorial Day, both the Soper and Fort Towson 4-H Clubs demonstrated their patriotism and compassion for a portion of Choctaw County’s veterans by placing American flags at their graves in honor of their service.

Soper 4-H Club

Thousands of years of culture and history of the Choctaw people are presented in a fascinating experience for the family at the Choctaw Cultural Center in Durant.

Sawyer Senior Center will have a benefit yard sale from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 5-6. Anyone with items to donate, can drop off at the center. Others are invited to set up their own area to sell their items.

New visitors hours. The Frisco Depot Museum in Hugo has announced new visiting hours.

This is the message you heard from the beginning: We should love one another. 1 John 3:11.

Misdemeanor 083 – Amy Yvonne Hiland: Larceny of merchandise from a retailer. 084 – Joseph Paul Smith: DUI.

Photos Courtesy / Di’Mehlia Adamson.