Public Records
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Felony 039 – Donavan Devane Gilley: Plan/ attempt/conspire to perform act of violence. 040A – Kendrick Deshone Murray: Aggravated trafficking in illegal drugs (meth).
‘Nothing fun about it, usually’
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Bowman Comments to: andybowman839@gmail.com Coffeetimecolumn. com “I am not stupid! Ignorant maybe, but certainly not totally stupid.” The rallying cry of most of us.
Funding available to expand meat, poultry processing options
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the availability of up to $125 million through two new grant programs that will create more options for meat and poultry farmers by investing in independent, local meat and poultry processing projects that increase competition and enhance the resiliency of the food supply chain.
Annual Lieutenant Governor’s turkey hunt aimed at boosting economic development in Hugo
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A group of 12 businessmen and women and industry leaders met at Hugo Lake State Park last week for Oklahoma Southeast’s annual Lieutenant Governor’s Turkey Hunt. The purpose of the annual hunt is to bring a diverse group of people into the community to discuss economic development opportunities and ways in which the area can better set itself up to attract industry.
Rattan woman loses life after Pushmataha County crash
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PUSHMATAHA COUNTY –– A Rattan, Okla., woman lost her life last Saturday after an unknown medical incident caused her to crash her vehicle. According to reports from the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, Jennifer Self, 25, was southbound on County Road 1931 and due to an unknown medical incident, she departed the roadway to the right and struck a tree.
Scott named new interim director of Goodland Academy
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The Goodland Board of Trustees has named Chris Scott as the new Interim Director of Goodland Academy. This decision was met with overwhelming support of the board.
Trail of Tears Memorial Walk returns on May 20
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TVSHKA HOMMA –– On Saturday, May 20 the Trail of Tears Memorial Walk will mark the 192nd anniversary of the first Choctaws who came from their ancestral lands in Mississippi and Alabama to their new home in Indian Territory. Nearly 15,000 tribal members made the forced journey which came to be called “the Trail of Tears and Death.” It is believed about one-quarter of those who were removed perished along the way.
On Friday, April, 7, 2023
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Hugo Intermediate School Gifted and Talented students Kimberlee Corey, Braxton Henson, Raeleigh Jones, Jaxen Lopez, Kira Nelson, Carson Parra and Kameron Walton, under the direction of the HIS Gifted and Talented Coordinator, Dana Scoggins, worked outside, clearing the raised garden in the playground of the school. In the garden, they planted several fruits and vegetables including onions, tomatoes, jalapeno peppers, watermelon and cantaloupe. “I am very proud of the hard work these students put in to make the garden a success,” Scoggins said. Much appreciation to Tim Lemmons as all plants and seeds were donated by Jackson Street Nursery.
Swink VFD receives close to $40,000 in grant money
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• Swink Volunteer Fire Department Receives $39,496 grant from the Carolyn Watson Rural Oklahoma Community Foundation The Swink Volunteer Fire Department announced it has received a $39,496 Community Grant from the Carolyn Watson Rural Oklahoma Community Foundation. The grant will be used to fund Project Protection, which will allow the Swink Volunteer Fire Department to purchase new Bunker Gear, Wildlife Gear, AED, and Mobilize Comprehensive Trauma Kit which will enable the Swink Volunteer Fire Department to enhance the quality of life for rural citizens and communities in Oklahoma.
OMRF hosts Senator Markwayne Mullin
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The Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation on Thursday welcomed U.S. Sen.
