During a press conference Tuesday, Governor Kevin Stitt announced his appointment of Alan Armstrong to the U.S. Senate. A longtime Tulsan and seasoned energy executive, Armstrong brings more than three decades of leadership experience within one of Oklahoma’s most vital industries.

HUGO — The Hugo City Council met in a special session Thursday to address matters related to authorized signers for city accounts. Council members approved motions to remove former City Manager Alan Reynolds and City Treasurer Brittany Messer as authorized signers, and to designate Interim City Manager John Mitchell in that role.

Family Features –– Your home’s first big impression is its curb appeal, so if your place is in need of some sprucing up, you may wonder how you can make some updates without breaking the bank. These 10 ideas are easy on budgets, but they can also make a big impact on your home’s exterior image.

Feature Impact –– As the days lengthen and warm air has you ready to get your patio furniture out of storage, that means it’s time to give your yard a fresh start. With a little planning now, you’ll be rewarded with a fuller, greener and easier-tomaintain outdoor space once spring is in full bloom.

Family Features –– Growing your own produce is an all-around smart practice, from the money you’ll save at the grocery store to the contributions you can make toward a cleaner planet. Maintaining a garden takes some effort, but it’s a project even a beginner can tackle with ease.

Choctaw County OSU Extension Office Area Agronomy Specialist Any sprayer, old or new, will perform better if you check it over before heading into the field. The most common causes of inconsistent spray patterns are nozzle tips with different fan angles on the boom, uneven boom heights, and clogged nozzles.

The Bureau of Land Management will hold a two-day, wild horse and burro event in Hugo, Okla., March 27-28, at the Hugo Rodeo Arena. The twoday event, featuring 150 wild horses and burros, will begin at 8 a.m. on Friday, March 27. Adoptions will be held from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on March 27, and from 8 a.m.-noon on Saturday, March 28. Animals are eligible for adoption. Inquire with BLM staff onsite for more information.

The deadline for the Calendar of Events is 12 p.m. each Tuesday.

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Felony 017 – Marcus Shaquille Lindsey: Domestic assault and battery by strangulation. 018 – Jeffrey Kyle Childers: Domestic abuse, assault and battery.