HUGO — As many as 10 Hugo PD and Choctaw Tribal Police units participated in a raid on a S. Fifth St. residence in Hugo last week. According to Hugo Chief of Police John Mitchell, a warrant to search 607 S. Fifth St. was obtained after a number of shots were reportedly fired into that residence the previous day. Mitchell stated there had been several drive-by shootings in Hugo in the preceeding two weeks, and he said preliminary information indicated the squabbles were over a girl.

OKLAHOMA CITY – World Breastfeeding Week 2021 will be observed August 1-7. This year’s theme is “Protect Breastfeeding: A Shared Responsibility,” with a focus on how breastfeeding contributes to the survival, health and wellbeing of everyone and the importance of protecting breastfeeding worldwide.

This World Lung Cancer Day, Aug. 1, the Oklahoma Tobacco Helpline is urging Oklahomans to quit tobacco using its FREE resources and highlighting the importance of lung cancer screening for early detection. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that cigarette smoking is the number one risk factor for lung cancer and is associated with 80% to 90% of lung cancer deaths. Exposure to secondhand smoke can also cause lung cancer.

he Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) program has improved beef quality and increased consumer confidence for more than 30 years. BQA empowers cattlemen to take responsibility of being a key part of the production cycle that leads to quality beef.

Happy Birthday to Edward Roberts (July 31)! Students report to school on: Boswell: Aug. 2.

Despite the challenges they faced to complete their education during a global pandemic, 220 Eastern Oklahoma State College students have earned their associate degree or certificate this year. Eastern’s 2021 graduates listed by county include: Choctaw County Kallie L.

Friday, July 30 Hamburger / Cheeseburger Lettuce Tomatoes Pickles French Fries Chocolate Chip Cookie.