Columbus “Boo” Scott
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Graveside services for Columbus “Boo” Scott, of Fort Towson, Okla., will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug.
Evelyn Davis-Kirk
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Funeral services for Evelyn Davis-Kirk, of Antlers, Okla., were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2020 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Hugo. Evelyn passed away July 31, 2020, at the age of 86.
Dian Dancer
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Funeral services for Dian Dancer, of Boswell, Okla., were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug.
Dixie Lou Wheeler
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Graveside services for Dixie Lou Wheeler were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020 at the Restland Cemetery in Boswell, Okla. Dixie went to be with the Lord on Monday, July 27, 2020, in Boswell, at the age of 85.
Joseph B. “Joe” Turney
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Lavernene Turner
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Funeral services for Lavernene Turner, of McAlester, Okla., are pending with Rogan Funeral Home. Lavernene passed away July 24, 2020..
Mastering adaptation...
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The lingering effects of the Coronavirus on all of the landscape of the Americas... and indeed, the world, continue to influence how societies must function in the near term.
Minneapolis caves to criminals...
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Authorities in Minneapolis sent out a letter to residents telling them to ‘prepare’ to be robbed and to obey criminals following a recent surge in robberies and carjackings. “Be prepared to give up your cell phone and purse/wallet,” states the email, which also says that if a resident encounters a criminal, they should “do as they say.” The advisory comes off the back of over two months of rioting, protests and unrest following the death of George Floyd.
We Are a Nation of Laws
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Lawlessness is running rampant in cities across our country, inflicting more pain on communities already suffering from the COVID-19 pandemic. This past weekend, 59 police officers were injured during anti-police protests in Seattle. In Chicago, three people were killed and 59 were wounded from shootings.
Weather Update
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...with Steve Norris Hugo News Meteorologist A return of the 90s and the details of the biggest meteor shower of the year headline our weather this week. Be sure and mark your calendar for the night of Aug.
