Leaders and innovators across Native American tribes were recognized at the 19th Annual Oklahoma City Area Director’s Indian Health Services awards ceremony in Oklahoma City. Several recipients are associates of the Choctaw Nation Health Services Authority (CNHSA).

Rams 2 Tupelo Tigers 3 TUPELO — Despite out-hitting the Tupelo Tigers 6-3, the Rattan RAMS’ five-game winning streak was shortcircuited last week with a tough 3-2 loss in Tupelo. Although starting pitcher Ben Ellis gave up only two hits in 7.2 innings on the bump for the RAMS, an eighthinning single with runners at first and third gave the Tigers a walk-off victory.

HUGO –– Choctaw County Library, Inc. (CCLI) a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation —separate from the Southeast Oklahoma Library System (SEOLS) — is currently under investigation for possible misappropriation of funds after a recent internal audit.

The Hugo News reached out to Hugo Public School Superintendent Cory Smith, after receiving calls concerning the lunch period at the Middle School. Smith answered: “The issue is three fold 1) Student safety 2) Cafeteria space 3) Keeping schedules in sync with HHS.

The 2022 Annual Conference and Meeting of the American Society of Agricultural Consultants (ASAC) will be held Sunday, Oct. 23 - Tuesday, Oct.