ERNEST MCCARTY, of Hugo, was this week’s winner of the Hugo News Football Contest after choosing 16 out of 17 games correctly. Pictured: Ernest (right) collects the $50 weekly prize from Dusty Hicks of Security First National Bank, where he obtained his winning entry blank.

It is no secret crime is rampant throughout Choctaw County. Sheriff Terry Park places the blame, at least partially, on a change in state law four years ago that was meant to ease jail overcrowding.

As the 2020 Presidential Election draws near, the “silent majority” is making their presence known locally –– again. Trump supporters in Oklahoma and Texas will reunite Oct.

BOSWELL –– It was all hands on deck last Wednesday night, when a fire destroyed three historic buildings in Boswell. It was reported that firefighters weren’t sure what caused the massive fire, but it allegedly started at the old bank building.