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Lions Club announces Students of the Month

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Jennifer Jones and Luciano Rosales (pictured) were recognized as our LEOs of the Month for March at our March 24 meeting. Jennifer and Luciano are exemplary of the Lions motto, “We Serve.” Our LEO Club sponsors are Steve Harbison and Lori Hicks. Pictured with the students is Greg Holt, Hugo High School Principal. Lisa Wallace (pictured right) was chosen as the Lion of the Month. Mrs. Wallace led the club’s efforts to revive our Annual Community Easter Egg Hunt.
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Choctaw Nation prepared for criminal jurisdiction shift from McGirt ruling

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The Choctaw Nation is prepared to file more than 125 cases in the District Court of the Choctaw Nation as the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals’ decision in Sizemore will apply the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling regarding criminal jurisdiction in McGirt v. Oklahoma to the Choctaw Nation reservation.
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Dollar General now open in Hugo

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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.
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Shrum makes history as first woman to lead public research institution in the state

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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.

Medical marijuana safety alert

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The Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs (OBNDD) recently issued a statement regarding collaborative efforts by OBNDD and the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority (OMMA) to investigate THC edibles that caused hospitalizations. OMMA would like to remind all patients about medication safety. “The safety of our patients and our community is always the top priority of this agency,” said Dr. Kelly Williams, Director of the OMMA. “My team is working exceptionally hard and partnering with OBNDD to address this issue and evaluate the products for sale at our licensed dispensaries. We also recognize that patient and public safety efforts must continue once patients bring their medication home.”