Life lessons I learned from my life as an east Texas pastor. I received a phone call from a former church member and she said that she went to the church Christmas party where she got her feelings hurt.

First Assembly of God, 1176 US 271 South. Pastors Barbara and Keithen Brown, hugolstog@yahoo.com.

Four Kiamichi Tech’s Licensed Practical Nursing programs have been ranked in the top 20 Oklahoma LPN program in Oklahoma for 2024. The programs and their respective rankings are Durant campus (third), Poteau campus (ninth), Hugo campus (11th), and McAlester campus (19th).

The KEDDO Area Agency on Aging Ombudsman Program is looking for special people to visit and advocate for longterm care residents. Most residents just need a friendly face to listen and convey to them that someone cares.

The Nov. 29 article in the Hugo News regarding “Six Paris teens arrested after Hugo house shot up” incorrectly mentioned a stolen firearm from the Paris Police Department. The firearm was actually reported stolen by the Paris Police Department, not from.

The Oklahoma Conservation Commission (OCC) has launched the Soil Health Implementation Program (SHIP), a new initiative to improve soil health across Oklahoma’s agricultural landscapes. Approved unanimously by the Commission on Dec. 12, SHIP aims to provide comprehensive soil conservation solutions in both rural and urban areas The program, led by the OCC’s Soil Health Team, focuses on conservation practices that build land and operation resilience by improving ecosystem health. It combines technical assistance and financial incentives to encourage the adoption of soil health practices among agricultural producers. SHIP offers up to $40,000 over three years to approved applicants aiming to make a significant impact on their soil conservation.