Mosquitoes with West Nile Virus found in southeastern Oklahoma

The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma (CNO), in collaboration with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH), has expanded its mosquito surveillance efforts across the reservation to monitor and mitigate the risk of mosquito-borne illnesses—
Mosquitoes with West Nile Virus found in southeastern Oklahoma

Online form ready to help

Attorney General Gentner Drummond has strengthened government accountability in Oklahoma by launching an online complaint form that allows citizens to seek help when open records requests are denied.

Reynolds named interim City Manager

HUGO — Longtime City of Hugo employee Alan Reynolds was sworn in Friday morning as interim city manager following a mixed decision by the city council. The appointment came on a motion by Councilman Ernest McCarty, seconded by Councilman Josh Armes.
Alan Reynolds, who has more than 20 years behind him with the city of Hugo, was named the interim City Manager last week. He was sworn in Friday morning by city clerk Debra Searcy (pictured right). Hugo News / Krystle Taylor

Wild horses available for new homes

The Bureau of Land Management will offer the public an opportunity to adopt or purchase a wild horse at the Mowdy Ranch Public Off-Range Pasture (16280 Oklahoma Highway 31) in Coalgate, Okla., Aug. 16, 2025.

Watering the yard and garden efficiently

Extension Specialist Consumer Horticulture During the summer, watering the landscape and garden can be the primary focus of our activities. Irrigation systems, whether a simple hose-end sprinkler or an elaborate in-ground system, help us accomplish this great task with a little more ease.

County 4-Hers recognized at State 4-H Roundup

STILLWATER –– Three Choctaw County 4-Hers were recognized for their achievements in 4-H at the Masonic Charity Foundation of Oklahoma Honor Night Assembly during the 104th State 4-H Roundup at Oklahoma State University.

Today’s Scripture:

If the LORD had not been on our side when men attacked us, when their anger flared against us, they would have swallowed us alive; the flood would have engulfed us, the torrent would have swept over us, the raging waters would have swept us away.

Public Records

Misdemeanor 143 – Garrett White: Assault and battery. 144 – Chad Albert Bailey: Driving with license canceled/suspended/ revoked.
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