Over the next several weeks, some registered voters in Oklahoma will receive an Address Confirmation Notice from the State Election Board. The notices are required by state law to confirm whether or not the identified voters still reside at their address on file with their county election board.

Zebah and Zalmunna 1 Now the Ephraimites asked Gideon, “Why have you treated us like this? Why didn’t you call us when you went to fight Midian?” And they challenged him vigorously. 2 But he answered them, “What have I accomplished compared to you? Aren’t the gleanings of Ephraim’s grapes better than the full grape harvest of Abiezer? 3 God gave Oreb and Zeeb, the Midianite leaders, into your hands.

Division of the Rest of the Land 1 The whole assembly of the Israelites gathered at Shiloh and set up the tent of meeting there. The country was brought under their control, 2 but there were still seven Israelite tribes who had not yet received their inheritance.

• Haven Apartments now accepting 6–12-month leases The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma officially opened its newest multi-family housing unit in Durant, Okla., with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, April 22. The Haven Apartments in Durant, located on 25 acres, offers 216 oneand two-bedroom units providing a comfortable and convenient living experience.

• Consumers urged to not click links from unknown sources or give out personal information The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority is advising consumers to be wary of the pervasive smishing text scam plaguing Oklahomans this week. Scam text messages have been targeting tolling authorities nationwide for the past year.

Members of the Choctaw County Bar Association will participate in the statewide Ask A Lawyer event on Thursday, May 1, in celebration of Oklahoma’s annual Law Day. During the event, attorney J. Frank Wolf III, who serves as the local Law Day chair, will work in conjunction with the Oklahoma Bar Association Law Day Committee and hundreds of other lawyers across the state to provide free legal advice to Oklahomans.

On April 9, 2025 a sealed indictment and warrant for arrest were filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma commanding the arrest of John Thomas Worthy.

HUGO –– A special meeting of the Hugo city council was held on April 15 after the swearing-in of the new council members on April 7. A vote of the council, with the absence of former mayor Ernest McCarty, resulted in the appointment of Tina Bunn as mayor and Robbie Ridenour as vice-mayor.

The Hugo Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting a legislative update with Senator David Bullard (top left) and State Representative Justin Humphrey (bottom left), at 9 a.m. Friday, April 25 at Hugo KTC. Meet your legislators in person, learn how the 2025 Oklahoma Legislative Session will impact Choctaw County, talk openly, share opinions and ask important questions. For more information, call 405.521.5586 or 405.557.7382.

Hugo Board of Education president Susan Brewer has tendered her resignation from the board. The remaining members of the board will make recommendations and vote for a replacement during the next meeting..