April 26-28 will be the dates for the premier economic development event of the year –– the Lieutenant Governor’s Turkey Hunt. Oklahoma Southeast is hosting the event at Hugo Lake.

Candidates filing for the 2023 Choctaw Nation elections include: Chief • Gary Batton (incumbent, unopposed) Council District 8 • Perry Thompson (incumbent) • Larry Wade Council District 1 • Thomas R. Williston (incumbent, unopposed) Council District 2 • Tony Ward (incum- bent) • Brent Minter Council District 3 • Eddie Bohanan (incumbent) • Kay Haering • Archie Meashintubby Council District 5 • Ronald C.

Emergency Management team met last week to discuss and prepare for the 2024 total eclipse. The Monday, April 8, 2024 total solar eclipse will cross North America, passing over Mexico, the United States and Canada. The total solar eclipse will begin over the South Pacific Ocean. The path of the eclipse continues from Mexico, entering the United States in Texas, and traveling through Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine. The duration of totality will be up to 4 minutes and 27 seconds.

For 114 years, family traditions have been important at Southeastern Oklahoma State University. Just ask the James Dry family.

Felony 033 – Kanyon B. Collins: Actual physical control of vehicle under the influence.

• Enjoy beef at Oklahoma restaurants and you could win prizes The Oklahoma Beef Council wants to reward you for eating beef at Oklahoma restaurants this summer. Sign up for the Oklahoma Beef Passport, eat beef at local restaurants, earn points to win prizes –– it’s just that simple.

The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC) and Farm Service Agency (FSA) will partner together for a free conservation workshop on Tuesday, April 25, 2023.

Family Features –– After months spent largely indoors while harsh elements battered your home’s exterior, many homeowners are throwing open the windows and embracing spring’s arrival. Every home requires ongoing maintenance to ensure it’s living up to its aesthetic and functional best.

Wheat harvest is two months away, and some of this year’s crop will be affected by not only drought conditions but also disease and insects. On a recent episode of SUNUP, the agriculture television show of Oklahoma State University Extension, two specialists discussed the challenges producers could face during the next couple of months.

Family Features –– When spring arrives, days of enjoying your outdoor living space aren’t far away. Getting your yard ready for months of outdoor enjoyment will take a little work, but you’ll quickly see and appreciate the results.