PUSHMATAHA COUNTY –– A man wanted out of Choctaw County for alleged first-degree arson was arrested last week in Pushmataha County. The suspect, William Devaughn Smith, was located inside a residence near the Antlers Elementary School with a firearm, according to reports.

Dollar General is excited to announce its store at 407 West Main Street in Hugo is now open! Normal hours of operation may be found online or through the Dollar General app. DG stores are proud to provide area residents with an affordable and convenient store location to purchase household essentials including food, cleaning supplies, paper products, over-the-counter medicines, hygiene products, baby items and more through its mission of serving others.

STILLWATER –– The Oklahoma State University A&M Board of Regents has selected Dr. Kayse Shrum as the 19th president of Oklahoma State University. The announcement follows an extensive national search involving an inclusive process composed of representatives from across the OSU system, including faculty, students, staff and alumni.

Andy was preparing his own lunch that day. Renie wasn’t feeling well, so he was on his own.

FEBRUARY STUDENTS of the Month at Hugo Middle School were: Sixth grader Jayln Johnson (center), seventh grader Max Lozano (left) and eighth grader George Gentry (right)..

HUGO MIDDLE School Computer Science Teacher, Angela Bruno was nominated as February’s Employee of the Month..