The Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association (OCA) announces they are planning to once again collaborate with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association to offer the Rancher Resilience Grant to 73rd Annual Convention and Trade Show attendees.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Mike Lay, R-Jenks, celebrated the passage of House Bill 2147, a legislative step aimed at strengthening local governments’ ability to enforce building and safety codes across Oklahoma’s cities and towns.

Fort Towson city council is having a special called meeting this Thursday, June 5, at 6 p.m., to introduce the six candidates running for “three” council positions to be decided by municipal election on June 10.

OKLAHOMA CITY — In a decisive late-night session on May 29, the Oklahoma Legislature successfully overrode Governor Kevin Stitt’s veto of House Bill 2584, a significant measure aimed at enhancing healthcare delivery across the state.

The 2025 Hugo High School Valedictorian is Addison Byrd. Addie is the daughter of Leighton and Linda Byrd. She currently holds a 4.176 weighted GPA and has completed 15 college credit hours.

The 2025 Hugo High School scholarship recipients include: • Becky Tucker Green Memorial Scholarship, $2,000: Connor Frazier. • Choctaw County Coalition Scholarship, $500: Tatum Fancher.

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The State Election Board announced it has appointed Debbra Charlene Streun (pronounced Stryne) as Secretary of the Choctaw County Election Board on May 20 at the monthly SEB meeting. Ms.

Students at Hugo Elementary School got an up-close look at what it takes to keep the lights on during a special Touch-A-Truck event hosted by linemen from the Hugo Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO).

Since becoming the majority party in terms of registered voters in the county, Choctaw County Republicans have been taking steps to enhance their organizational structure in hopes of involving more area citizens in the political process.