It is no secret crime is rampant throughout Choctaw County. Sheriff Terry Park places the blame, at least partially, on a change in state law four years ago that was meant to ease jail overcrowding.

As the 2020 Presidential Election draws near, the “silent majority” is making their presence known locally –– again. Trump supporters in Oklahoma and Texas will reunite Oct.

BOSWELL –– It was all hands on deck last Wednesday night, when a fire destroyed three historic buildings in Boswell. It was reported that firefighters weren’t sure what caused the massive fire, but it allegedly started at the old bank building. The three buildings had been abandoned but were ruled a total loss. Agencies responding included: Boswell Volunteer Fire Department, Bennington Volunteer Fire Department, Durant Fire & Rescue, Soper Volunteer Fire Department, Nelson Volunteer Fire Department, Bluff Volunteer Fire Department, Speer Volunteer Fire Department, Hugo Fire & Rescue, Messer Volunteer Fire Department, Darwin Volunteer Fire Department, Antlers Volunteer Fire Department, Grant Volunteer Fire Department, Choctaw County EMS, Boswell Police Department and Choctaw County Sheriff’s Office. Photo Courtesy / Liane Parsons

Two state questions will appear on the Nov. 3 general election ballot.

SHATAVIA MCCARTY, of Hugo, was this week’s winner of the Hugo News Football Contest after choosing 15 out of 17 games correctly. Pictured: Shatavia’s husband, Ernest (right) collects the $50 weekly prize from Shane Spillman of Security First National Bank, where she obtained her winning entry blank. Game selections can be found in each Wednesday edition of the Hugo News.