For years, the terms “Alzheimer’s” and “dementia” have been used interchangeably. But the difference between them is important, say experts at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, with no better time to learn than June: Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month.

DURANT –– Choctaw Nation Health Services Authority (CNHSA) is partnering with Rural Health Network of Oklahoma to bring Pfizer COVID-19 vaccination to the rural communities of Antlers and Hugo, Okla. On July 10, 2021 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., teams will be available in the cities to give the vaccine to anyone 12 years old and older.

OKLAHOMA CITY –– The U.S. Supreme Court today delivered a victory for property owners when it reversed a lower court’s decision regarding a California labor regulation on farmers.

Congressman Frank Lucas (OK-03) released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced $55.2 million in competitive grant funding available through the new Meat and Poultry Inspection Readiness Grant (MPIRG) program.

The Hugo Tag Office will closed from now until Tuesday, July 6 for needed repairs. The annual 4th of July fireworks display at Raymond Gary State Park will be held on July 4 at dusk.

It is time for one of my favorite holidays of the year. How can you beat baked beans, hot dogs and a cold drink followed by beautiful fireworks! The temperatures will be around 88 to 90 for the July Fourth weekend. We can’t rule out rain as there will be about a 40% chance of scattered thunderstorms.

Left row (top to bottom): Bayleigh Gallant from the Little Dixie Community Action Agency representing the Choctaw County Coalition Drug Free Community Support program presents Fort Towson senior Kaylee Gurry with a $500 scholarship. Gurry will be attending Southeastern Oklahoma State University in the fall.

Felony 056 – Michael Don Chumley: Entering with intent to steal copper. 057 – Jackie Lynn Womack: Larceny of auto, aircraft, or other motor vehicle.

• Address confirmation notices mailed; voters urged to respond Select voters in Choctaw County may receive an Address Confirmation Notice in the mail soon. Federal and state law requires that Address Confirmation Notices be mailed to designated voters every two years, but not every voter will receive a notice.

Soper Homecoming July 3, 2021 7 to 9 a.m. Breakfast at VFD, $5 plate.