We have absolutely no relief in sight from this amazing heat wave with the temperatures hitting 98 to 102 every day from the 14th to the 25th of July. This week’s full moon is called the Buck Moon. Male deer, which shed their antlers every year, begin to regrow them in July, hence the Native American name for July’s full moon.

• Economics for southeast Oklahoma The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma (CNO) and Choctaw Small Business Development (CSBD) are proud to be a single source entry point for Choctaw tribal entrepreneurs (Chahtapreneur). The CSBD is a single source contact for member advisory in the business startup and existing business enhancement processes that increase the opportunity for success through partnerships with state, federal and tribal resources.

Friday, July 15 Meatloaf Pinto Beans Corn Cornmeal Muffins Jello with Fruit Wednesday, July 20 Smoked Sausage Potato Salad Baked Beans Rolls Strawberry Cupcakes.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is reminding the public that more water-related accidents and fatalities occur at its lakes and river projects in July than in any other month.

HUGO –– Hugo city councilors met in regular session last Tuesday with a short order of business to tend to. Approved by the council, were: • Appointment of Michelle Frazier to the Hugo Industrial Authority board.

Oklahoma Second District Congressman Markwayne Mullin and 57 other members of Congress are drawing heat from numerous wildlife groups, including the National Wild Turkey Federation for their support of a bill that proposes to repeal key sources of their funding for the past 85 years.

Kacyn Beard, a 2022 graduate of Hugo High School, just returned from a trip to Cheer Hawaii. It was a long road to Hawaii for Beard, who was originally nominated for the exclusive cheer camp in 2021, but couldn’t attend due to COVID-19.

Youth Services for Choctaw, Pushmataha, and McCurtain Counties will be hosting its 4th Annual Back to School event on Thursday, July 28, 2022. The event will be held at the Agri-Plex in Hugo.

The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is reporting the first human case, and death in 2022, caused by West Nile Virus (WNV) in a Central Oklahoma resident. The patient was hospitalized before passing away.

July always brings Oklahoma’s hottest days, and the National Weather Service predicts temperatures this year will be well above average. Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation experts recommend preparing for the sizzling month and making the most of those long summer days.