Nutritional well-being is an important part of successful aging. Improper nutrition, or malnutrition, can lead to infections, confusion, muscle weakness resulting in immobility and falls, pressure ulcers, pneumonia, and decreased immunity to bacteria and viruses.

An Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation scientist has been awarded a four-year National Institutes of Health grant for further studies of inflammatory bowel disease.

As part of his 77 county tour, Governor Kevin Stitt will be coming through Hugo Friday, Aug. 21, around 9:45 a.m. A community meet and greet will be hosted at the Hugo First Christian Church to welcome him back to Hugo and Choctaw County.

Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

ANTLERS –– On June 24, 2026, the Pushmataha County District Attorney’s Office requested the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation to investigate a child sexual abuse case. During the investigation, OSBI special agents identified the suspect as 61-year-old Robert Shircliff.

The Choctaw County Board of County Commissioners have issued a burn ban as increasingly hot and dry conditions push wildfire concerns higher across the state.

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Front (l to r): Ben McAdams, Vickie Turner, Lacy Tomlinson, Alpha Benson, Kendra Taylor, Macey Low, Hannah Mc-Daniel, Pat Richard, Dawn Malone, Amy Caraway.

Above: Hugo High School: Front Row: Sammy Drinkard-Principal, Kim Bolding, Kathy Shawhart, Kelcey Fitzgerald, Kaylea Bailey, Monica Allen, Karla Maroquinn, Kelly Gage, Devon Watkins, Jana Lampton.

4-H Educator Choctaw & Pushmataha County Local 4-H members enjoyed an exciting week in July at 4-H Summer Camp, where this year’s theme, “Safety,” was woven into fun, educational, and memorable experiences.