Antlers Homecoming
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Antlers Homecoming will be held June 18-19, with various class reunions. Friday, June 18 • Methodist Mens pancake breakfast from 6:30 to 9 a.m.
Black named new manager at Choctaw County Public Library
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HUGO –– The Southeast Oklahoma Library System (SEOLS) recently announced the naming of Bessi Black as the new Library Manager of the Choctaw County Public Library in Hugo. Black was previously employed with Texas Health and Human Services and brings 17 years of community involvement and customer service experience to her new position.
New Royalty crowned at Hugo PRCA Rodeo
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New Royalty was crowned during the 59th annual Hugo PRCA Rodeo the first weekend in June. They include: • Queen Hailey Morris. • Princess Cassidy Andrews. • Sweetheart Spurley Nelson. • Lil Mr PRCA Roper Parker. Photo Courtesy / Kelley Mae Photography
Community to hold annual Juneteenth celebration Saturday
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The 14th annual Juneteenth Celebration, “Free Your Mind and the Rest Will Follow,” will begin at noon on Saturday, June 19. The parade line up will start at noon Saturday at Save-A-Lot parking lot, with the parade beginning at 1 p.m. It will end at Booker T. To register for the parade, contact Trina at 580.372.3542 or Keith at 405.301.7441.
HISTORIC COURTHOUSE CRUMBLING
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HISTORIC COURTHOUSE CRUMBLING. The century-old Choctaw County Courthouse is literally cracking and crumbling its way into history. An interior part of the structure collapsed in the deputies’ office on the first floor last Monday morning. No one was reported injured. The cause of the collapse was not immediately known, but Interim Undersheriff Ron Miller and Emergency Management Coordinator Pat Collins discussed the likelihood recent waves of strong thunderstorms, and the age and condition (deterioration) of the building, were factors. Photo Courtesy / Sonya Campbell
Wild turkey numbers slide, causing ODWC to consider one-Tom limit
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Publication of the state’s hunting and fishing rulebooks could be delayed after the Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission on Monday tabled discussion of emergency turkey hunting rules meant aid dwindling populations.
Team ropers rock at Hugo Rodeo!
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Two sets of team roping tandems clocked times one-tenth of a second off the world record over the week of May 31 to June 6. And they both did it at the Hugo (Okla.) Pro Rodeo June 4.
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HAYZE MORRIS poses next to professional bull rider, JB Mauney Friday night during the 59th Annual Hugo PRCA Rodeo. Mauney topped the leader board with an incredible 90-point ride and is currently ranked 13th in the World according to pro rodeo standings. (Photo Contributed)
‘Watch what you’re grabbing, folks’
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Occasionally we fix oatmeal for breakfast. Not your favorite thing to eat of a morning? Me neither.
Five health risks to ask about at your next men’s health physical
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June is National Men’s Health Month, an ideal time to pause and reevaluate your health or have important conversations with loved ones. While men’s health matters all year long, making an intentional effort to reevaluate habits can save or prolong a person’s life.
