There is no relief in sight for the heat this week across southern Oklahoma with high temperatures near 95 degrees every afternoon and heat index around 100. Lots of sun this week, any showers that would pop up would be very isolated until at least next weekend.

ALEXIS BILLS, DAUGHTER OF KATRINA AND LONDELL BILLS, graduated as Salutatorian from the Hugo class of 2017. In may 2021, she graduated from the University of Oklahoma with distinction and a 3.79 GPA. She was a psychology Pre-Med major, and now has a Bachelor of Science in Psychology.

Felony 054 – Eddie Joshua Minton: Burglary, second degree. 055 – Michael Lewis Cochran: Burglary, second degree.

Antlers Homecoming will be held June 18-19, with various class reunions. Friday, June 18 • Methodist Mens pancake breakfast from 6:30 to 9 a.m.

HISTORIC COURTHOUSE CRUMBLING. The century-old Choctaw County Courthouse is literally cracking and crumbling its way into history. An interior part of the structure collapsed in the deputies’ office on the first floor last Monday morning. No one was reported injured.

June is National Men’s Health Month, an ideal time to pause and reevaluate your health or have important conversations with loved ones. While men’s health matters all year long, making an intentional effort to reevaluate habits can save or prolong a person’s life.

The Oklahoma State Department of Health WIC Program is pleased to announce a temporary increase to the Cash Value Benefit (CVB) and a permanent addition of canned fruits and vegetables to the program’s approved food list.