Showers and thunderstorms will be on the increase from Wednesday into Thursday as a cold front moves across our area, but once this front is gone we are going to have some fantastic weather from Friday through the weekend. High temperatures will be in the 70s and we might even come close to 80 degrees on Saturday.

• OSDH makes updates to online dashboard of COVID-19 data OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma State Department of Health issued the following statement regarding updates to the state’s COVID-19 data dashboard on the OSDH website: “A number of changes have been made, starting this week, to the state’s COVID-19 data dashboard. These changes are intended to better represent Oklahoma’s COVID-19 data to the public,” said Joli Stone, Deputy State Epidemiologist.

Nan Isht Aiyukpa, which is “Blessings” in Choctaw, is the newest program offered by Choctaw Nation Health Services Authority’s Nutrition Department. To start, this program will be offered to all Choctaw children who qualify for free or reduced-price lunches in Atoka, Bryan, Choctaw, Coal, Hughes and McCurtain counties.

According to Choctaw County Sheriff Terry Park, Brandon Peters (left) was last seen Sunday near Rattan Landing. He was seen carrying a raft and a tent. His bike was located at Salt Creek Boat Ramp. Sheriff Park said it is possible he needs medical attention.

DOLLAR GENERAL, located on Main St. in Hugo, opened its doors for business Tuesday afternoon..