OKLAHOMA CITY – Representatives, law enforcement, state agencies and advocates for people with autism met at the State Capitol to discuss potentially adding an optional identifying mark on Oklahoma driver’s licenses and state IDs signaling that the person has autism.

Gearl Wayne Archey, age 81, peacefully departed this world on Oct. 21,2023. The family enjoyed the last Friday night with him in OKC, laughing and relishing his trademark “possum grin.” He was born on April 20, 1942, in Soper, Okla, the son of W.E. and Johnnie (Goforth) Archey.

Students receiving awards during the Fort Towson first nine weeks “Tiger Celebration,” include: Top left: Accelerated Reading goals: Bottom row: Sophia Joslin, Briar Bell, Dina McClanahan, Lakyn Gross, Likah McNeely, Gabe Gunter; Second row: Kylin Wilson, Kianne Crippin, Faith Sandiford, Canden...

Tim Loftin, of Hugo, was this week’s winner of the Hugo News Football Contest after choosing 15 out of 18 games correctly. Pictured, Loftin (left) collects the $50 weekly prize from Sammie Doane from Pruett’s Grocery, where he obtained his winning entry blank.

BOSWELL –– Choctaw Nation Lighthorse Police were dispatched to N. 4000 Rd.

Kelicia Shelt on was crowned the 2023 Hugo Buffalo Football Homecoming Queen Friday night. More details from the coronation ceremony, as well as the game against the Heavener Wolves can be found on today’s Sports, pages 1B & 2B!

PUSHMATAHA COUNTY –– A woman was airlifted to a Texas hospital Monday morning, after a one-vehicle accident one miles east of N. 4350 Rd.

Although it is rare, men can get breast cancer. Learn about symptoms of breast cancer in men and things that may increase your risk.

Is dairy (milk) linked to a higher risk of breast cancer? The U.S. dietary guidelines recommend women consume 3 cups of dairy daily (note: cups of dairy include foods containing dairy).