Choctaw County will enjoy high temperatures in the upper-70s to low-80s through the weekend. We will be looking at a 30% chance of a thunderstorm Friday and Friday night.

Friday, April 9 Fish French Fries Cole Slaw Hush Puppies Peach Cobbler Wednesday, April 14 Pork Chops Black-Eyed Peas Broccoli & Cheese Corn Bread Strawberry Cake.

Jennifer Jones and Luciano Rosales (pictured) were recognized as our LEOs of the Month for March at our March 24 meeting. Jennifer and Luciano are exemplary of the Lions motto, “We Serve.” Our LEO Club sponsors are Steve Harbison and Lori Hicks. Pictured with the students is Greg Holt, Hugo High School Principal. Lisa Wallace (pictured right) was chosen as the Lion of the Month. Mrs. Wallace led the club’s efforts to revive our Annual Community Easter Egg Hunt.

Felony 038 – Deounta L. Akins: Unauthorized use of a vehicle.

The Choctaw Nation is prepared to file more than 125 cases in the District Court of the Choctaw Nation as the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals’ decision in Sizemore will apply the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling regarding criminal jurisdiction in McGirt v. Oklahoma to the Choctaw Nation reservation.

PUSHMATAHA COUNTY –– A man wanted out of Choctaw County for alleged first-degree arson was arrested last week in Pushmataha County. The suspect, William Devaughn Smith, was located inside a residence near the Antlers Elementary School with a firearm, according to reports.

CHOCTAW COUNTY –– A Paris, Texas, man was critically injured Saturday evening in a motorcycle crash on U.S. Hwy.

Dollar General is excited to announce its store at 407 West Main Street in Hugo is now open! Normal hours of operation may be found online or through the Dollar General app. DG stores are proud to provide area residents with an affordable and convenient store location to purchase household essentials including food, cleaning supplies, paper products, over-the-counter medicines, hygiene products, baby items and more through its mission of serving others.

STILLWATER –– The Oklahoma State University A&M Board of Regents has selected Dr. Kayse Shrum as the 19th president of Oklahoma State University. The announcement follows an extensive national search involving an inclusive process composed of representatives from across the OSU system, including faculty, students, staff and alumni.

With the Easter holiday quickly approaching, individuals are likely looking forward to sweet treats, warmer weather and time spent with loved ones. As always, the Oklahoma State University Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center reminds families to take a few precautions to help ensure food safety during festive gatherings.