...with Steve Norris Hugo News Meteorologist A return of the 90s and the details of the biggest meteor shower of the year headline our weather this week. Be sure and mark your calendar for the night of Aug.
Nehemiah 8:10 – The Joy of the Lord is My Strength. Nehemiah said, “Go and enjoy choice food and sweet drinks, and send some to those who have nothing prepared. This day is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.”
Uncertainly continues to linger about federal stimulus money given to Choctaw Memorial Hospital as a result of the Covid pandemic. The key question is how much of the money the hospital will be allowed to keep due to changing governmental guidelines on eligible expenses.
HUGO — Hugo schools have put their fall football program into a two-week hiatus after two coaches tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. According to Supt.
TAHLEQUAH –– Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes met in July for the first time via videoconference to share COVID-19 updates. They also unanimously passed a resolution to support legislation by U.S. Rep. Tom Cole (R-OK) and U.S. Rep. Deb Haaland (D-NM) that would provide a total of $300 million for tribal broadband improvements throughout Indian Country.
Indie singer-songwriter and recording artist, Trey Rose is set to release his newest single, “Damn.” Co-written by Rose (former front running contender on The Voice/Season 16 - NBC 2019), Rizzi Myers and DJ KO, who also produced the track, the jiggy original became available via all digital and streaming outlets Friday, July 31. The new tune follows Rose’s June 2020 single release, titled “Gone,” and is the second release since his appearance on the reality competition show.
HUGO –– Members of the Hugo board of education met in a special session Tuesday morning to discuss employment for the district. Rehires approved during the meeting include: • Rita R.
• One airlifted to Texas hospital PUSHMATAHA COUNTY –– A 23-year-old Antlers woman was injured in a one-vehicle accident Friday 15 miles north of Rattan on Cloudy Road.
OKLAHOMA CITY –– The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) is offering a $5,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the death of 27-year-old Jatavion Alexander (pictured) that occurred during the early morning hours of July 4, 2020.