• After first case of Avian Influenza was detected in a wild duck in Oklahoma Each year, as spring arrives, many people begin or continue raising backyard poultry flocks. These flocks have been gaining in popularity over the past several years and interest in them continues to grow.

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the Department is extending to May 11, 2022, the application deadline for the Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program (MPPEP), which provides funding to expand meat and poultry processing capacity.

Fort Towson students competed in a curriculum contest on March 30 at Southeastern Oklahoma State University. Fort Towson placed fifth overall in Division II.

North Richland Hills, TEXAS –– A suspect has been identified in the 19-year-old cold case involving the shooting of Officer Jeff Garner. The identification was made after a thorough and intricate investigation involving North Richland Hills Police, Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI), and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Dallas and Oklahoma City field offices.

Lawyers across Oklahoma will provide free legal advice on Thursday, April 28, during the annual statewide celebration of Law Day. Oklahoma residents may call 405.493.9131 or 918.551.6022 to speak to a licensed attorney at no charge. Those with legal questions also have the option to email AskALawyer@okbar.org to access the service.

The Hugo Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Chamber Banquet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 26 at Stage 271 in Grant.

High temperatures will soar into the mid-80s from Wednesday through Friday along with a clearing trend. The weekend is looking like a 50% chance of showers Saturday night and Sunday with highs in the low 80s.

April is National Safe Digging Month. Oklahoma Corporation Commission Chairman Dana Murphy is reminding Oklahomans that any outdoor digging project this spring should start with a phone call.

Friday, April 22 Fried Chicken Candied Yams Cabbage Corn Bread Macadamia Cookies Wednesday, April 27 Spaghetti Corn on the Cob Salad Texas Toast Jello.

Felony 021 – Cecil Eugene Thomas: Failure to register as a sex offender. 022 – Jeremy Boyd Allen: Possession of CDS with intent to distribute.