The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that Cedric Jamara Cherry, age 42, of Idabel, Okla., was sentenced to 15 months in prison for possessing a firearm and ammunition after being previously convicted of a felony offense.

On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will cross North America, passing over Mexico, the United States, and Canada. A total solar eclipse happens when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, completely blocking the face of the Sun.

HUGO — What may be the last full-service filling-station in the state of Oklahoma was demolished in Hugo on March 16 and prospects for building it back are very slim, according to owner Jeff Hill. A highspeed chase of an intoxicated driver ended with her vehicle crashing into the station’s office and completely demolishing it and the station’s pumps and canopy out front. Miraculously, Hill and his wife Lindsay and their daughter Lexie, along with customer Joe Cheatum, were not injured.

Choctaw County 4-H Reporter On March 16, 2024, the Choctaw and Pushmataha County 4-H officers had the privilege to host the first annual Southeast District Shamrock 4-H Formal at the Agriplex in Hugo, after months of planning and hard work.

Public Engagement Specialist, ODAFF OKLAHOMA CITY –– The Emergency Drought Commission met on Tuesday and voted on several motions regarding the Emergency Drought Cost-Share Program. The deadline for practices related to water well drilling, pipeline, pumping plant and water facilities has been extended to Dec. 31, 2024.

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that Courtney Nicole Deatherage, age 28, and Dustin Keith Deatherage, 27, both of Wilburton, Oklahoma, were sentenced for their roles in a murder-for-hire plot.

LEXINGTON — Inappropriate sexual contact between a female correctional officer and an inmate at Lexington Assessment and Reception Center has resulted in her arrest. The Oklahoma Department of Corrections Office of Inspector General received a Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) complaint on March 28 and immediately launched an investigation. The correctional officer was removed from her post at 9:25 a.m. to be interviewed and positively identified. She was formally terminated and arrested at 3:55 p.m. and then transported to the Cleveland County Detention Center.

•TSET offers tips for National Move More Month and National Walking Day Shape Your Future, a program of the Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET), is empowering all Oklahomans to participate in Move More Month in April and National Walking Day on April 4 by getting physically active with friends and family. “With April’s warmer weather, it is a great time to move more outdoors,” said Julie Bisbee, TSET executive director.