An Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation scientist, backed by a $2.3 million grant, will investigate the many roles of the mitochondria, often called the powerhouse of the cell. The National Institutes of Health awarded the grant to Tommy Lewis, Ph.D., whose lab studies the importance of mitochondria in brain function.

Several District 19 residents have asked the Hugo News to investigate recent court activity relating to candidate Anthony DeVore. According to McIntosh County court records, Devore pled “nolo contendere to/of being a spectator for cockfighting.” The records further state that video evidence showed DeVore in attendance of at least one cockfight between May 2025 and June 2025.

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that Jeremy Wayne Shirley, age 41, of Sawyer, Okla., entered a guilty plea to one count of possession of stolen firearm, punishable by up to 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.

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OKLAHOMA CITY — Sen. George Burns, R-Pollard, is encouraging residents across southeast Oklahoma to take advantage of an upcoming opportunity to have their private well water tested at no cost, while also address-ing recent constituent concerns about water quality in parts of McCurtain County.

The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma (CNO) has received the 2026 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award (GEWA) for a second consecutive year. This award recognizes organizations worldwide for outstanding employee engagement and for creating environments where employees feel valued, heard, and empowered to excel.

Choctaw Nation Housing Authority designated Seven Star Community for their ConnectHome program for the second year in a row The National Digital Inclusion Alliance (NDIA) has honored the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Housing Authority (HACNO) ConnectHome program as one of its Seven Star Communities for the second consecutive year. Seven Star communities are recognized as national models of excellence for sustainable digital connectivity solutions addressing the educational, health, economic, cultural, and social needs of Tribal communities.