Cases of Salmonella infection increase each year around Easter time when stores begin putting baby poultry (chicks and ducklings) on display, or when they’re given as gifts.

High pressure and sunshine make a return to southeastern Oklahoma on Thursday and last through Monday, so we are going to have a beautiful Easter weekend. High temperatures will climb from 67 on Thursday to 79 on Monday.

Early voting will be from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Hugo’s city-wide spring cleanup will be held April 16-17. All items must be taken to the landfill on S. Eighth St., across the bypass. No hazardous waste allowed, such as paint, batteries, tires, etc. Must have copy of your current city of Hugo water bill.

As most of the county is aware, the historic Busy Bee returned to its roots and reopened its doors in Hugo on Jan. 22, 2021.

• The state’s allocation of doses became available to all adult Oklahomans who want to receive the vaccine on March 29 OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) announced last week that all adult Oklahomans are now eligible to schedule a COVID-19 vaccine appointment.

Family Features –– After months of unfamiliar restrictions and guidelines, pandemic fatigue is affecting how some Americans protect their health.

DURANT –– The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma (CNO) was recognized by the Oklahoma Blood Institute on Tuesday, March 9, for outstanding service to communities across southeast Oklahoma.

The Livestock Conservancy is excited to launch the 2021 Poultry Census, sponsored by Murray McMurray Hatchery. This critically important project will focus on breeding populations of domestic poultry (purebred breeds or landraces), including chickens, ducks, geese, and turkeys.

The Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association (OCA) is seeking nominations for the Cattleman of the Year award.