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.

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.

STILLWATER –– The Oklahoma State University A&M Board of Regents has selected Dr. Kayse Shrum as the 19th president of Oklahoma State University.

With the Easter holiday quickly approaching, individuals are likely looking forward to sweet treats, warmer weather and time spent with loved ones.

The Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs (OBNDD) recently issued a statement regarding collaborative efforts by OBNDD and the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority (OMMA) to investigate THC edibles that caused hospitalizations.

Cattle owners who are looking to expand their herd should consider a Breeding Soundness Examination (BSE), a quick and routine evaluation of a bull’s reproductive abilities done by a veterinarian prior to the breeding season.