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. The three buildings had been abandoned but were ruled a total loss. Agencies responding included: Boswell Volunteer Fire Department, Bennington Volunteer Fire Department, Durant Fire & Rescue, Soper Volunteer Fire Department, Nelson Volunteer Fire Department, Bluff Volunteer Fire Department, Speer Volunteer Fire Department, Hugo Fire & Rescue, Messer Volunteer Fire Department, Darwin Volunteer Fire Department, Antlers Volunteer Fire Department, Grant Volunteer Fire Department, Choctaw County EMS, Boswell Police Department and Choctaw County Sheriff’s Office. Photo Courtesy / Liane Parsons

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.

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.

FOR THE FIRST TIME in Hugo News Football Contest history, there is a tie! With the OU Sooners, OSU Cowboys and Hugo Buffaloes’ games being cancelled due to COVID-19 issues, there was no way to judge the yardage for a tie breaker. Choosing 12 out of 15 games correctly were Seaerra Jordan and Eddie Ball. Jordan is pictured collecting the $50 weekly prize from Claudia Vertiz of First United Bank, where she obtained her winning entry blank. Ball is pictured collecting the $50 weekly prize from Zack Savage of First Bank, where he obtained his winning entry blank. Game selections can be found in each Wednesday edition of the Hugo News.