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New testing capabilities measure immune response

4 years ago By News Staff

Blood donors will know more about the status of their immunity to COVID-19 thanks to a new antibody testing method offered by the Oklahoma Blood Institute. The new testing runs Jan.

Choctaw Nation updates hunting/ fishing codes

4 years ago By News Staff

Members of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Tribal Council met in session last Thursday, after Governor Kevin Stitt’s recent decision to not renew the Choctaw Nation’s hunting and fishing compact for 2022.

New year, new you! No time like the present to quit tobacco

4 years ago By News Staff

The start of a new year is the perfect opportunity to kick old habits and create new ones. For those thinking about quitting tobacco, programs like the Oklahoma Tobacco Helpline can more than double the likelihood of success.

Choctaw Nation wins Indian Health Service awards

4 years ago By News Staff

DURANT –– Although COVID prevented the usual pomp and circumstance, the Choctaw Nation Health Services Authority (CNHSA) held a ceremony to celebrate the Indian Health Service awards achieved by several departments for 2020 and 2021 along with service anniversaries for associates who have been with the Nation for 20 years or longer.

The 2020 Area Director’s Area Impact Award, Choctaw Nation Children’s Food & Nutrition Program. Pictured left to right: Assistant Chief Jack Austin, Jr., Robin Linam, Ruthie Samuels, Eric Chavarria, Claudene Williams, Chief Gary Batton.

USA Today: CDC cuts isolation time for Americans who test positive from 10 days to five

4 years ago By News Staff

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has cut the amount of time it recommends people should isolate after testing positive for the Coronavirus, reducing the number of days from 10 to five. Health officials similarly reduced the amount of time a person should quarantine after coming into contact with someone who tests positive.

Political parties notify election board secretary about ‘open’ primaries

4 years ago By News Staff

Every odd-numbered year, recognized political parties in Oklahoma are required to notify the Secretary of the State Election Board whether or not the party will allow registered Independents to vote in its primary elections.

Calendar of Events...

4 years ago By News Staff

Happy New Year from the Hugo News staff! The deadline for the Calendar of Events is 12 p.m. each Tuesday.

Weather Update

4 years ago By News Staff

Choctaw County and the entire state of Oklahoma are going to get hit with a very strong cold front for New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day and bring a huge temperature drop from 70 degrees on Friday afternoon down to 21 on Saturday night. The temperature on Sunday will even struggle to get out of the upper 30s. A very cold beginning to 2022!

Washington Community Center Lunch Menu

4 years ago By News Staff

Friday, Dec. 31 Fish French Fries Pinto Beans Hush Puppies Fruit Salad.

Staying active and independent for life class coming to the area

4 years ago By News Staff

The Oklahoma Healthy Aging Initiative (OHAI), KEDDO Area Agency on Aging and Rural Health Projects are collaborating to provide the Staying Active and Independent for Life (SAIL) program. The classes will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. beginning Jan. 11 through Feb. 17, 2022 at the Choctaw County Public Library located at 703 E. Jackson St. in Hugo.

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