A bustling crowd of curious onlookers and enthusiasts gathered in Hugo Monday to witness the rare celestial event that has captivated much of the United States for weeks –– a solar eclipse that granted close to four minutes of totality for those in Choctaw County.

HUGO — Oklahomas Dist. 2 Congressman, Josh Brecheen, met with constituents from Choctaw and surrounding counties last week during a series of Town Hall meetings ranging from Kansas to the Texas line.

Oklahoma Ecology Project Oklahoma’s notorious deep freeze to bigthaw winter extremes are working magic for those who scattered perennial wildflowers earlier this season. Still, options remain for those who haven’t started this season.

Choctaw Landing, the Choctaw Nation’s newest 100-bed luxury resort and casino, located in Hochatown, Okla., is open and accepting bookings. The resort opened its doors Wednesday, April 3, leading into its official grand opening on May 23, 2024.

Bowman Comments to: andybowman839@gmail.com Coffeetimecolumn. com Back in the ancient days of Fred Flintstone and no cell phones, when he was a young dad and a wet-behind-the-ears pastor, Andy had a habit. No, not a habit like we refer to today.

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that Cedric Jamara Cherry, age 42, of Idabel, Okla., was sentenced to 15 months in prison for possessing a firearm and ammunition after being previously convicted of a felony offense.

On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will cross North America, passing over Mexico, the United States, and Canada. A total solar eclipse happens when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, completely blocking the face of the Sun.