2020 Election
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It is no secret crime is rampant throughout Choctaw County. Sheriff Terry Park places the blame, at least partially, on a change in state law four years ago that was meant to ease jail overcrowding.
Football Contest winner
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FOR THE FIRST TIME in Hugo News Football Contest history, there is a tie! With the OU Sooners, OSU Cowboys and Hugo Buffaloes’ games being cancelled due to COVID-19 issues, there was no way to judge the yardage for a tie breaker. Choosing 12 out of 15 games correctly were Seaerra Jordan and Eddie Ball. Jordan is pictured collecting the $50 weekly prize from Claudia Vertiz of First United Bank, where she obtained her winning entry blank. Ball is pictured collecting the $50 weekly prize from Zack Savage of First Bank, where he obtained his winning entry blank. Game selections can be found in each Wednesday edition of the Hugo News.
Choctaw Nation Tribal Council passes historic legislation
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TVSHKA HOMMA –– The October legislative session for the Choctaw Nation Tribal Council passed laws to strengthen tribal sovereignty and the nation’s justice system. Codes dedicated to tribal prosecution, jury selection, criminal law, and a public defender’s office were enacted by the council on Oct. 10.
COVID update at Hugo Public Schools
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Aug. 26: One student at HHS tested positive for COVID-19.
