Hugo High School staff includes Demontra Akins, Markita Allen, Jason Allensworth, Chance Baker, Allen Benson, Brenda Blankenship, Mary Coker, LaSha Cook, Sammy Drinkard, Jill Eddinger, Aimee Frost, Jordana Frost, Brad Greer, Kyrstopher Gross, Lisa Horne, Jori Ketchum, Chance Laflore, Kirstin Lemmons, Kelsie Lopez, Derrick McKinney, Monica Moffitt, Roger Morris, Ashley Parker, Amber Patterson, LaDonna Plott, Chesney Satcher, Jennifer Shultz, Darnell Shanklin, Kathie Singleton, John Sinibaldi, Grace Thomas, Christine White, Kiyoko Woods. Users of statins, widely prescribed for prevention of cardiac disease, have a 27% lower risk of contracting a Staphylococcus aureus (S.

Hugo Intermediate School staff includes: Denise Bell, Amy Caraway, Mary Taylor, Valarie Mack, Alicia Mack, Kay Tucker, Tammie Oakes, Morgan Keith, Roseanna Sorrells, Dana Scoggins, Jennifer Nelson, Nancy Welch, Cherie Barnes, Ashli Francis Jeania Sharp, Vivina Shanklin, Kit Pipkin, Keishi Brown, Kameron Raper. Hugo Elementary School staff includes: Dee Perez, Sarah Goolsby, Deanna Jewell, Diane Rickman, Margaret Tonubbee, Susie Harbison, Shawna Wren, Jeri Wooldridge, Richadeena McClain, Karlisa Dawes, Melissa Skeet, Sandra Uche, Tammy Gardner, April Johnson, Stephanie Sherfield, Geneva Edwards, Carolyn Brown, Janna Moody, Alison Davis, Cheyenne Carlile, Katelyn Jones, Shannon Ray, Kim Cannady, Jacey Schuler, Lisa Wallace, Betty Allen, Chad Trapp, Mirtha Aguilera De Pintado, Jenniferr Moyer, Shatavia McCarty, Patty Friscia, Merita Head, Brittany Methvin, Emma Martin, Amber Grant, Gena Smith, Vi-Nikki Nguyen, Janet Butler, Makayla Hampton, Tessa Grammer, Brittany Preston, Shelby Dawes, Dee Perez, Rita Hayes, Toni Taylor, Tanna Winship, Connie Konzem, Stephanie Bryant, Margaret Tonubbee, Kristen Houchen, Sandra Godbey, Misty Craddock, Keitha McLaughlin, Madison Cupit, Shawna Bridges..

MCALESTER –– Recently, the Choctaw Nation Clinic in McAlester, Okla. celebrated its 15th year anniversary with a small ceremony including associates, Choctaw Nation Health leaders and Tribal Council Member Robert Karr. The McAlester Clinic, built in 2007, has the third largest patient base, seeing more than 1,000 patients each month. Several associates have been with the clinic since it’s opening.

The Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation hosted a record intern class this summer as students conducted wide-ranging experiments while working alongside some of the top minds in science. Twelve students formed the 66th class of the Fleming Scholars Program.

By Andy and Renie Bowman Comments to: andybowman839@ gmail.com Coffeetimecolumn. com Ever wonder why goofballs walk this earth? You know them, not a serious thought in their head for more than 58 seconds at a time.

Comments to: andybowman839@gmail.com Coffeetimecolumn.com Andy has always said that his dad, whom I never had the privilege of meeting, was a fairly mildmannered, easy-going guy. Respected and well-liked in his rural community, a boys’ baseball coach, and a church-goer –– seems he had a friendly word for everyone.

DURANT –– Summer Commencement exercises were held July 29-30 at Southeastern Oklahoma State University in Durant. Local graduates are listed below, by permanent hometown: • Antlers: Alyssa Jo Nabors; Christy Lynne Floyd.

Oklahoma Corporation Commission Vice Chairman Bob Anthony has released a dissenting opinion regarding the costs of securitization of Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company’s Fuel Cost Recovery from the February 2021 winter storm.

OKLAHOMA — The new 988 Mental Health Lifeline is now available across the state of Oklahoma. The three-digit number offers immediate response during mental health crises by a local trained behavioral health specialist. Any person can call or text 988 if experiencing a mental health emergency, seeking guidance for a mental health situation or looking to gain insight on how to navigate concerns for a friend or loved one.

A week and a half ago, Kiamichi Technology Center hosted its first “CEO Breakfast,” which brought together community leaders to discuss the needs of Hugo. Hugo campus director Jerrod Lundry and workforce and economic development coordinator Lauren Wren led the session.