The annual Juneteenth Celebration, “Do it for the Culture,” was held Saturday in Hugo. Hundreds participated in and enjoyed the events, such as the parade, bounce houses, games and cash prizes and fireworks.

 

HUGO –– Hugo Police responded to a call regarding solicitation of a sexual act to a minor on May 31. According to official reports, the victim was offered a ride home by her boyfriend’s stepfather, Denyell Murphy, when he began soliciting sexual acts. Reports state the victim then told her mother, who called the police. Murphy, 48, was located at Sunhaven and placed under arrest for a full extradition warrant out of Arkansas. He was booked into Choctaw County Jail on complaints of soliciting sex to a minor.

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• To resolve significant provider reimbursement delays OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. David Bullard, R-Durant, held a press conference at the state Capitol on Wednesday to give medical providers and Medicaid recipients an opportunity to talk about the serious challenges they’re facing as a result of the state transitioning to Medicaid managed care.

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