OKLAHOMA CITY –– The governor this week signed into a law a bill that exempts from personal property taxes livestock used to support a family, beginning in January 2023. House Bill 1682, by Rep.

¶ Leaving them alone is best course in most cases Springtime in Oklahoma is when people commonly come across newborn and young wildlife. Newborn rabbits, squirrels, deer and birds easily appeal to most people’s senses of care and compassion.

On Tuesday, May 31, the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry lifted the statewide ban on poultry exhibitions, public sales and swap meet bans. May 31 marked 30 days since the last confirmed case of HPAI in Oklahoma.

The Oklahoma legislature adjourned their 2022 regular session sine die (Latin for with no appointed date for resumption.) on Friday, May 31. The state constitution requires legislative regular session end by the last Friday in May. Lawmakers are still in ‘special’ session to consider how to spend the $1.87 billion in federal Coronavirus relief funds (federal tax dollars) under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). Reportedly, there are $17.8 billion in requests from Oklahoma agencies, municipalities, and other organizations.

Happy Birthday to Christie Hood (June 8) and Donnie Knight (June 12)! 2022 4-H Summer Day Camps for ages 8-12 will be held each Wednesday in June from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Chances for showers and thunderstorms will be 30% through Thursday night as a front moves through the area and any of these have the potential to become severe across the state, so keep up with the latest information. Don’t forget that for only $10 a month you can get my newsletter seven days a week and stay updated on all severe weather threats that you need to know about to keep your family safe from wildfires to severe storms year round. Drop me an email to weather1@charter.net.

CROWNED RODEO ROYALTY during this year’s 60th annual Hugo PRCA Rodeo, were: Lil Mr Brantley Carlile; Sweetheart Brylee Methvin; Princess Aubree Edwards; Queen Anna Drinkard. Contributed Photo.

Felony 041 – Michael Clinton Carlisle: Personal injury accident while driving under the influence. 042 – Gerth Thomas Mann: DUI, drugs.

HUGO –– The Hugo Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed Scooter’s to Hugo with an official ribbon cutting ceremony during its grand opening Friday morning. Scooter’s, which had a soft open Scooter’s, which had a soft opening just over a month ago, held a grand opening with half-priced drinks ahead of homecoming weekend festivities.

For any Voter who has not yet registered, Friday, June 3, is the last day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote in the June 28 Choctaw County Primary Election. Persons who are United States Citizens, residents of Oklahoma, and at least 17.5 years old are eligible to apply for voter registration, however, you must be at least 18 years old to vote.