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Hugo Band Student of the Week

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Hugo Band Student of the Week is Carissa McCombs. She is currently a freshman at Hugo High School. Carissa has been in band for three years, two of those years she has also been a member of color guard. She plays percussion in band and performs with color guard as well. What she said she likes most about band is her directors: Mr. Porter, Mr. Vietta and Mr. Wolfe, her coach Miss. Nicholas and the fun of being with everyone. When not performing, Carissa can be found doing community services projects with YAB. Carissa’s hobbies include creative writing and drawing flowers and stars.

Man arrested after fleeing from scene of attempted robbery

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HUGO — After eluding Choctaw County Sheriff Deputy Cody Britt northbound on the Indian Nation Turnpike and driving erratically at speeds in excess of 100 miles per hour, OHP Trooper Sedrick Frierson apprehended Gary Cook after he and Jamey Devon Alexander were observed at a private residence in the 400 block of West Duke Street in Hugo on Dec. 9, 2023.