Left: Gwen Coffman of FirstBank presents members of Cowboy Crossing Church (Anthony Hardee, Frank Rendon, Doris Merritt and Mike Merritt) with a check for winning best non-commercial float in the parade.

Above: Hugo Schools Band Director John Sinibaldi accepts a check from First United Bank’s Les Shumake after the band won best marching entry and best musical performance..

Above: Hugo Elementary School principal Shelby Dawes, along with Hugo Schools superintendent Earl Dalke, accept a check from Arlinda Darst of PSO for winning first in the Light Up Hugo contest..

Friday, Dec. 17 Chicken-Fried Chicken Potato Salad Baked Beans Rolls Tea Cakes Wednesday, Dec.

Felony 106 – Delmer Dee Dudley: Trafficking in illegal drugs. 107 – Sacarauis Ameyrion Holman: Murder in the first degree/deliberate intent.

Boswell Animal Kare recently hosted its fourth annual Christmas Coloring Contest! Judging was performed by the BAK staff who admired the talent represented on each coloring sheet! Each winner received a movie basket abounding with movies, candy, popcorn, and more.

DURANT – Southeastern Oklahoma State University recognized the recipients of the Top 10 Freshman Award recently during a ceremony and reception in the Hallie McKinney Ballroom.

Hugo Lions Club November Students of the Month were Ethan Bigfeather and Kaydrian Scott. They are pictured with Lion and Hugo High School Principal, Greg Holt..

OKLAHOMA –– Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt has said he will not renew standing hunting and fishing compacts with tribal governments after they expire this year.

CHOCTAW COUNTY –– The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) arrests a 17-year-old in connection with the murder of Phillip Jones on Nov. 15, 2021. Sacarious Holman is charged as an adult with first degree murder.