FORT TOWSON — Smithville’s Lady Braves were smokin’ hot shooting from the field against the Lady Tigers of Fort Towson last week, dropping 27 first quarter points against Fort Towson’s two, to post a solid 62-14 win.

We have been told for ages that the President is permitted to make a “recess” appointment of someone whose nomination has already been blocked by the Senate (Article II, Sec. 2, clause 3); that once the Senate goes into recess, the President may slip in there and make a “recess” appointment of his rejected nominee!

010 – Jack Bryan Palmer: Failure to register as a sex offender. 011 – Hunter Laramie Bowers: Possession of firearm after former felony conviction.

The Iris Garden Club of Hugo met on Jan. 23 at Burnside Community Room. President Harolynn Wofford called the meeting to order and welcomed everyone. Rick Lowrance led in prayer. Hostesses Mary Cook and Shelia Kidd had a lovely buffet meal prepared. The group enjoyed chili, Fritos, hot dogs, onions, cheese, chips, peach cobbler and tea.

Church celebrates the 38th anniversary of service of Pastor Roylia and Min. Rita Akins at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 19. The speaker of the hour will be the Rev. Windsor L. Archie, Pastor of Rose of Sharon Baptist Church in Odessa, Texas.

The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and Farm Service Agency (FSA) will partner together for a free conservation workshop on Thursday, March 2, 2023. The “Empowering Women in Ag, Business and Leadership Roles” workshop will meet in person this year.

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Oklahoma State Director, Kenneth Corn announced that the Oklahoma State Office is now accepting Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Grant Applications.

Hugo’s Charlene Parker Blue just released her first book, “Reflections of God’s Word, Volume 1.” Blue, who is originally from Hugo, has lived in Ada for the past 23 years. She is married to Billy Blue, Jr. for 14 years. Her parents are Bro.

Ashia Jordan and Amareion Ma ytubby were crowned Hugo Basketball Homecoming Queen and King during Monday’s game against Okmulgee. More from the Homecoming, game and senior night festivities can be found on today’s Sports, pages 1B-2B!

CHOCTAW COUNTY –– A Boswell woman was airlifted to a Texas hospital after a one-vehicle wreck Sunday, approximately eight miles north and one mile west of Boswell. According to reports from the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, Cher K.