A federal judge has denied alleged assassin Ryan Routh’s request for bail, saying he is both a flight risk and a danger to the public. U.S.

Ollie’s Bargain Outlet held its Grand Opening in Hugo last Wednesday, and was celebrated with a ribbon cutting ceremony from the Hugo Area Chamber of Commerce. Ollie’s is a discount chain carrying a wide range of closeout merchandise, including food, housewares and toys.

WEST PALM BEACH — Former President Donald Trump, out for a leisurely round of golf with some friends, survived a highly-predicted second assassination attempt Sunday, Sept. 15. The plot was disrupted

MUSKOGEE –– The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that Jerry Lana Freeman, age 33, of Hugo, Okla., entered a guilty plea to one count of drug conspiracy.

Michael Plummer, of Hugo, was this week’s winner of the Hugo News Football Contest after choosing 15 out of 18 games correctly. Plummer guessed closest (338) to the OU Sooners’ total yardage (349) to edge out JJ Johnson.

• Entrants are eligible to “win only one time” during the regular contest period and may be eligible for the Bowl contest. • Entry blanks are available at all sponsor locations.

• FFA Chapter Officers gather for leadership training to ‘Achieve’success, sponsored by Public Service Company Chapter Officer Leadership Training (COLT) Conference was held Aug. 27 at Life Church in McAlester, Okla.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will hold a two-day wild horse and burro event Oct. 4 - 5 at the Idabel Rodeo Arena in Idabel, Okla. The event begins Friday, Oct. 4, at 10 a.m., and will feature 150 animals for adoption. Adoptions take place Oct. 4, noon-6 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 5, 8 a.m.-noon.

The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma (CNO) has been recognized on Forbes List of Best Employers by State for 2024. CNO is ranked at number 2 of 35 organizations in Oklahoma.

Sharing Hope Food Bank is open Monday (1st through 4th) 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at 400 W. Bissell. Closed on holidays (alternate time is posted on door). Bring Social Security card, drivers license, for all household members, current utility bill. Must meet income guidelines.