Elevation is Normal (stable), water temperature 68°F and murky.

The lake area offers excellent hunting opportunities with more than 25,000 acres of land available to the hunter. Bow hunting is permitted in and around most of the park areas.

Legal: • Using only the hands to take catfish and nongame fish. • Using a stringer to secure a fish.

Contributing Writer Two and a half years after a double homicide in Sawyer, accused co-conspirators Ashlie Martin and Chad Voyles will soon see their days in court.

April 26-28 will be the dates for the premier economic development event of the year –– the Lieutenant Governor’s Turkey Hunt. Oklahoma Southeast is hosting the event at Hugo Lake.

Candidates filing for the 2023 Choctaw Nation elections include: Chief • Gary Batton (incumbent, unopposed) Council District 8 • Perry Thompson (incumbent) • Larry Wade Council District 1 • Thomas R. Williston (incumbent, unopposed) Council District 2 • Tony Ward (incum- bent) • Brent Minter...

Emergency Management team met last week to discuss and prepare for the 2024 total eclipse. The Monday, April 8, 2024 total solar eclipse will cross North America, passing over Mexico, the United States and Canada. The total solar eclipse will begin over the South Pacific Ocean.

For 114 years, family traditions have been important at Southeastern Oklahoma State University. Just ask the James Dry family.

Felony 033 – Kanyon B. Collins: Actual physical control of vehicle under the influence.

• Enjoy beef at Oklahoma restaurants and you could win prizes The Oklahoma Beef Council wants to reward you for eating beef at Oklahoma restaurants this summer. Sign up for the Oklahoma Beef Passport, eat beef at local restaurants, earn points to win prizes –– it’s just that simple.