First Assembly of God, 1176 US 271 South. Pastors Barbara and Keithen Brown, hugolstog@yahoo.com.

Oklahoma has officially secured approximately $223.5 million for the first year of a five-year grant through the Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program, part of an historic $50 billion federal investment authorized by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. This award marks a new era for the state, providing unprecedented

The Choctaw County Board of County Commissioners has issued a burn ban for the area. The resolution was passed during the regular county board meeting Monday morning, due to current drought conditions throughout the area and low chances of precipitation in the forecast..

NEW YORK CITY — The eyes of the world were abruptly turned to the Western Hemisphere last week when the Trump administration pulled off a surprise arrest and removal of President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores.

If moisture and cold weather topped your December weather Christmas list, you likely didn’t enjoy the lump of coal Mother Nature delivered instead. December 2025 finished as Oklahoma’s second-driest and fifth-warmest on record, dating back to 1895, allowing drought to flourish once again across much of the state. The unusual warmth was especially pronounced during the week surrounding Christmas, highlighted by the warmest Christmas Day in Oklahoma history. The month’s lack of meaningful precipitation and persistent warmth not only reinforced drought conditions heading into the new year but also capped a year marked by sharp contrasts, from historic spring rains to expanding lateyear dryness. Despite the dry December finish, 2025 featured an active severe-weather season earlier in the year, including a preliminary total of 105 tornadoes statewide.

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L.

For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities -- his eternal power and divine nature -- have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that men are without excuse.

Larry and Ruth Glenn, of Hugo, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Jan. 3. They have lived in New Mexico and Texas, but Oklahoma has always been home.Through the ups and downs of life, the couple has been good for each other. They enjoy going to church together and have a wonderful family and many friends. Larry and Ruth have enjoyed their years in Hugo and hope to have many more years to enjoy.

Choctaw County Democrats will hold their January monthly meeting at the Washington Heights Hope Center, 400 W. Bissell St., Hugo, at 5:30 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 9 Fish Pinto Beans French Fries Tossed Salad Hush Puppies Jello Cups Wednesday, Jan.