HUGO — The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma continues to expand its economic development team across the 10.5 county reservation area through the appointments of several new full-time positions specifically geared to economic development efforts.

A bill giving Oklahoma dairy producers more freedom to sell raw milk has been signed into law. Senate Bill 2028, introduced by Sen.

The Oklahoma Conservation Commission (OCC) and Garfield County Conservation District announce the fourth annual Crossroads Conference, set to take place on July 22, 2026 at the Autry Technology Center in Enid, Oklahoma. After taking the conference on the road at the 2025 Crossroads on the Road bus tour, partners are anticipating the return to a conference event, building on the success and growth of an event featuring real-world producers speaking about their approach to relatable challenges in today’s agriculture.

A bill making a sales tax exemption for commercial forestry equipment permanent has been signed into law. House Bill 3661, authored by Rep.

• Addison Karl to conclude event with artist talk at Choctaw Cultural Center The public is invited to the Choctaw Cultural Center for a special artist talk with acclaimed Choctaw/Chickasaw artist Addison Karl. “Contempo-rary Indigenous Art with Addison Karl,” the onehour presentation will take place on Saturday, May 23, at 10:30 a.m.

The Hugo Rodeo and Homecoming Parade will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, May 29.

Stewart: DUI. 047 – William Fletcher Lane: Lewd or indecent acts to child under 16 years.

FORT TOWSON –– The Fort Towson Historic Site will host a Dutch oven gathering on Saturday, May 30, from 9 a.m.-noon. The quarterly event is FREE for participants and guests. All are welcome to participate in this informal event.

1 on the twenty-first day of the seventh month, the word of the Lord came through the prophet Haggai: 2 “Speak to Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, to Joshua son of Jozadak, a the high priest, and to the remnant of the people. Ask them, 3 ‘Who of you is left who saw this house in its former glory? How does it look to you now? Does it not seem to you like nothing? 4 But now be strong, Zerubbabel,’ declares the Lord. ‘Be strong, Joshua son of Jozadak, the high priest. Be strong, all you people of the land,’ declares the Lord, ‘and work. For I am with you,’ declares the Lord Almighty. 5 ‘This is what I covenanted with you when you came out of Egypt. And my Spirit remains among you. Do not fear.’

FORT TOWSON –– On Saturday, May 16, the 24th Missouri Volunteer Infantry reenacting unit will be at the Fort Towson Historic Site. Members of the 24th Missouri will be participating in a muster at the post. They will take part in activities, such as drills, that help them with their own portrayal of history.