STILLWATER (KOKH) - The USDA has announced it is investing $487 million in critical infrastructure that will help communities in 45 states build back better and stronger. “When we invest in accessible and modern climate-smart infrastructure in rural communities, we invest in rebuilding the middle class by creating good-paying jobs,” said Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Justin Maxson.
HUGO –– The 33rd annual Lt. Governor’s Turkey Hunt was held last week at Hugo Lake, where dozens of potential business and development partners gathered to discuss the many opportunities to be found in southeast Oklahoma.
The Choctaw Nation Tribal Council held a special session on April 20, 2021, and voted to amend its Public Health and Safety Code regarding medical marijuana. The amendment will be automatically repealed on Nov. 13, 2021, and other legislation will be adopted. The amendment passed by an 11-1 vote.
CHOCTAW COUNTY –– An Antlers, Okla., man expired at the scene of a two-vehicle collision last Wednesday on Hwy. 271, approximately five miles west and eight miles north of Hugo.
BOSWELL — The Boswell Scorpions came out with a balanced offense attack Monday, scoring two runs in each of the first three innings and added a big eight-run sixth to ice Clayton, 14-0. Kollin Edge did a masterful job on the mound for Boswell, striking out four batters and walking only two through 4.2 innings.
Vaccine hesitancy is one of our last major hurdles in the fight against COVID-19, and we are racing against the emergence of several variants to avert a (more) prolonged pandemic. Alarming social media stories portraying COVID vaccines in a negative light have added a dangerous roadblock for many.
Hospital blood usage has surged nearly 10% over previous levels, as our community moved into COVID recovery mode. Blood donors are needed immediately to respond.
• USDA also informs dairy producers and processors about new dairy donation program The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the availability of more than $330 million to help agricultural producers and organizations in the food supply chain recover from the financial impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.