DURANT –– Southeastern Oklahoma State University is now accepting nominations for the Distinguished Alumni Award through April 30. “The Distinguished Alumni Award is the highest honor bestowed upon a graduate of Southeastern Oklahoma State University,” said SE president Thomas Newsom.

• Free weeklong session gives teens a Wildlife Department sampling A week full of fun outdoor activities, conservation education and camaraderie is in store for dozens of lucky teens selected to attend the 2023 Wildlife Youth Camp. Applications are now being accepted for this summer’s oncein- a-lifetime event.

The Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association (OCA) recently announced support for the House Education Plan offered by Speaker Charles McCall last week. “After reviewing the plan and an opportunity to talk with Speaker McCall, OCA is pleased to announce our support for the House Education plan found in HB’s 1935 and 2775. OCA member policy strongly supports funding for education alternative to ad valorem taxes which is primary in this package,” stated OCA President Byron Yeoman.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Carl Newton advanced two pieces of legislation out of House Committees on Tuesday that would expand freedoms and protections for state farmers and ranchers.

SOPER –– A Soper, Okla., man was arrested last week on multiple sexual assault charges after an investigation by the Choctaw County Sheriff’s Department. According to official reports, the victim alleges that on or about Feb.

Early voting is available Thursday March 2, 2023, and Friday March 3, 2023, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the County Election Board, located at 300 E. Duke St., on the ground floor of the County Courthouse across from the Sheriff Office. Early voting is not available at polling locations. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 7, for the State Question No. 820 Special Election. A look at the sample ballot can be found on today’s page 4B.

Wednesday, March 1 • Goat and Sheep Show - 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 2 • Swine Weigh-In - 8-10 a.m.

Family Features –– When most people hear about vaccines these days, the first thing that comes to mind is COVID-19. However, vaccines also help prevent other serious illnesses like the flu, especially for those at higher risk.

part 1 Article II, Section 1, clause 5 states, “No Person except a natural born citizen...shall be eligible to the Office of President;” According to the original intent of our Constitution, neither Barack Obama, Marco Rubio, nor Ted Cruz is a natural born citizen. At the times they were born, their Fathers were not citizens.

Hugo Church of the Nazarene, 100 N. H St. in Hugo, will be showing the movie “The Secrets of Jonathan Sherry” on Sunday, Feb. 26 at 4 p.m. Doors will open at 3:45. The movie is free so bring a friend and enjoy the fellowship and free popcorn after the movie.