Body OKLAHOMA CITY –– Governor Kevin Stitt announced last week the State of Oklahoma is allocating $10 million in federal CARES Act funding to supply Oklahoma schools with PPE in order to open safely for in-person learning.

Body OKLAHOMA CITY –– The Coalition of Oklahoma Breastfeeding Advocates (COBA) kicks off National Breastfeeding Month with a series of weekly videos celebrating the 2020 theme Many Voices United.

Body ARDMORE –– Four Noble Research Institute research teams each received a two-year, $100,000 grant from Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science and Technology (OCAST).

Body Funeral services for George Donald Robins, of Midlothian, Texas, formerly of Hugo, were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020 at South Central District Building. George passed away July 26, 2020 at home, at the age of 73.

Body ...with Steve Norris Hugo News Meteorologist A return of the 90s and the details of the biggest meteor shower of the year headline our weather this week. Be sure and mark your calendar for the night of Aug.

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Body Nehemiah 8:10 – The Joy of the Lord is My Strength. Nehemiah said, “Go and enjoy choice food and sweet drinks, and send some to those who have nothing prepared. This day is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.”

Body Uncertainly continues to linger about federal stimulus money given to Choctaw Memorial Hospital as a result of the Covid pandemic. The key question is how much of the money the hospital will be allowed to keep due to changing governmental guidelines on eligible expenses.

Body HUGO — Hugo schools have put their fall football program into a two-week hiatus after two coaches tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. According to Supt.

Body TAHLEQUAH –– Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes met in July for the first time via videoconference to share COVID-19 updates. They also unanimously passed a resolution to support legislation by U.S. Rep. Tom Cole (R-OK) and U.S. Rep.