Division of the Rest of the Land 1 The whole assembly of the Israelites gathered at Shiloh and set up the tent of meeting there. The country was brought under their control, 2 but there were still seven Israelite tribes who had not yet received their inheritance.

• Haven Apartments now accepting 6–12-month leases The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma officially opened its newest multi-family housing unit in Durant, Okla., with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, April 22.

• Consumers urged to not click links from unknown sources or give out personal information The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority is advising consumers to be wary of the pervasive smishing text scam plaguing Oklahomans this week.

Members of the Choctaw County Bar Association will participate in the statewide Ask A Lawyer event on Thursday, May 1, in celebration of Oklahoma’s annual Law Day.

On April 9, 2025 a sealed indictment and warrant for arrest were filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma commanding the arrest of John Thomas Worthy.

HUGO –– A special meeting of the Hugo city council was held on April 15 after the swearing-in of the new council members on April 7. A vote of the council, with the absence of former mayor Ernest McCarty, resulted in the appointment of Tina Bunn as mayor and Robbie Ridenour as vice-mayor.

The Hugo Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting a legislative update with Senator David Bullard (top left) and State Representative Justin Humphrey (bottom left), at 9 a.m. Friday, April 25 at Hugo KTC.

Hugo Board of Education president Susan Brewer has tendered her resignation from the board. The remaining members of the board will make recommendations and vote for a replacement during the next meeting..

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell is hosting the 37th Annual Lt. Governor’s Turkey Hunt this week. This event showcases Oklahoma communities to prospective out-of-state companies and site selection representatives.

Hugo Lake offers excellent hunting opportunities with more than 25,000 acres of land available to the hunter. Bow hunting is permitted in and around most of the park areas. Kiamichi Park contains an archery practice range and is now a 3,000-acre Quality Deer Management Area.