A ground breaking ceremony was recently held at the Tribal Complex in Hugo. The 51,000-square-foot expansion will increase housing, education, Indian Child Welfare and vocational rehabilitation services in Hugo and the surrounding areas.

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Recognizing a stroke Stroke victims may suffer brain damage when people fail to recognize the symptoms of a stroke. Doctors say any bystander can recognize a stroke by asking three simple questions: • Ask the person to smile.

The National Institutes of Health has awarded the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation $2.6 million to unravel how mutations in a single gene connect to skin health. With the five-year grant, OMRF scientist Lorin Olson, Ph.D., will continue his research on a protein signal called platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF), which plays a key role in the body’s ability to repair wounds.

• Tribe contributes to leading efforts in disease research, care and support TULSA –– Cherokee Nation and its businesses recently presented a $75,000 check to the Alzheimer’s Association Oklahoma Chapter. “The Cherokee Nation has long been supportive of our citizens, friends, neighbors and communities,” said Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr.

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FORT TOWSON –– The Fort Towson Historic Site will host two programs on Saturday, May 20. The Southeastern Oklahoma Woodturners will present a woodturning demonstration for all ages from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nature photography will be the featured topic at the “Kids Make History” event from 1-3 p.m.

DURANT –– First United Bank and Southeastern Oklahoma State University teamed up to recognize outstanding high school students Tuesday night at the Tri-County Honors event at the Visual & Performing Arts Center.

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Felony 045 – Jesse Lynn Wilson: Domestic assault and battery by strangulation. 046 – Amber Elizabeth Holder: Burglary, second degree.