Hugo News / Stan Stamper.

Attorney General Gentner Drummond’s legal opinion protecting tribal members’ right to hunt and fish on their reservations survived a challenge at the Oklahoma Supreme Court, after the justices unanimously rejected Gov. Kevin Stitt’s attempt to strike it down.

Statewide election activity officially began Wednesday, April 1, when the candidate filing period opened. Candidates for state offices file with the Secretary of the State Election Board.

GRANT — Denim and Pearls was the theme of the 99th Annual Hugo Area Chamber of Commerce banquet held at the Choctaw Nation Casino & Resort in Grant.

Hunters and potential hunters have two upcoming options to learn the ins and outs of wild turkey hunting in Oklahoma. And both take place before the regular spring season opener April 16. Don’t wait to get registered, and learn how you can tag a gobbler this spring.

The Oklahoma Conservation Commission and the Cherokee County Conservation District are excited to announce a partnership with the Noble Research Institute to provide Oklahoma producers with the Noble Grazing Essentials Course.

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Felony 019 – Daniella Renee Mendoza: Embezzlement. 020 – Rylee Allen Finch: Domestic assault and battery.

Friday, April 3 Fish French Fries Pinto Beans Hush Puppies Banana Pudding Wednesday, April 8 Meatloaf Mashed Potatoes & Gravy Cabbage Corn Bread Strawberry Shortcake.

The RGLA, Raymond Gary Lake Association is hosting the third annual Easter Egg Hunt on the lawn of the Historic Wilson House in Fort Towson on Saturday, April 4 from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Kona Ice and Hog Town Hoagies BBQ Food Truck will be there! Easter Cookies available too!