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DURANT, Okla. (KTEN) — Hundreds gathered at Bloomer Sullivan Arena in Durant Thursday to honor the life of lawmaker and businessman John Massey, who died last Friday at age 86. Massey, who was inducted into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame in 2002, was a prominent person not only in...

Body Funeral servicees for Winfred Joshua “Josh” Menasco, of Hugo, Okla., were held at 2 p.m. June 25, 2022 at Miller & Miller Funeral Home. Winfred Joshua Menasco was born on Nov. 20, 1943, in Wichita Falls, Texas, the son of William “Bill” Joshua Menasco and Lillie Mae (Jernigan) Menasco. Josh went to be with his Lord on June 21, 2022, at the age of 78. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Mae Menasco, and two brothers: Justine Menasco and Ray Menasco.

THE MIGHTY FORT TOWSON TIGERS T-BALL team claimed the Summer League Championship this past weekend with a hardfought victory over Soper. Members of the team pictured above include: Day Day Adkism, Sadie Fennell, Gatlin Trapp, Maverick Parker, Casten Cooper, Lily, Chayden Williams, Asher David, Creedon Hobbs, Parton Brewer, Easton Earnest, Logan Day and Josie Parish. Coaches include Randy and…

The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) is announcing the arrest of Meaonia Michelle Allen in connection with the death of Baby Doe in 1993. Allen, 53, turned herself in to an OSBI Special Agent in Hugo, Okla., Friday for an outstanding warrant for one count of murder in the first degree – deliberate intent. Bond was denied. In October 2020, the OSBI Special Agent currently assigned…

Redmon, 401 N. Fifth St. in Hugo, were chosen for Yard of the Month by the Iris Garden Club. The beautifully manicured yard features flowers, shrubs, trees and a lovely flagpole. Pictured are Iris Garden Club members Sammye Thacker, Harolynn Wofford, Shelia Kidd and her grandaughter, the Redmons, Aaryn May and Shondell Rothmire.

The 85th annual Boswell Homecoming –– the longest running homecoming in the state –– was held over the weekend, with many events, including: The parade, car show, corn hole competition, power wheels race, talent show, the annual rodeo and street dance, and many more. Photos Courtesy / Randa Bacon.

Local State Farm agent, Kevin Cory (Hugo) has a long history of demonstrating what it means to be a Good Neighbor by stepping up to help his community. On June 21, 2022 Cory presented the Boys and Girls Club with a $10,000 grant from State Farm as part of our Outstanding Community Engagement Program. The Boys and Girls Club was selected by Cory as part of their recognition for being one of 100…

HUGO, Okla. (KXII) - A cold case has been solved today after a woman in Choctaw County admitted to killing her baby in Hugo, Oklahoma 30 years ago. Meaonia Michelle Allen turned herself in to officials at the Choctaw County courthouse earlier today. The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI)...

The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation announced on Friday that it has made an arrest in a 30-year-old 'Baby Doe' case involving a baby who was murdered in 1993. Meaonia Michelle Allen, 53, turned herself in to a special agent with the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation on Friday in Hugo, Oklahoma.

HUGO, Okla. (KTEN) — A big rig carrying hives of honeybees crashed in Hugo Tuesday morning. The truck flipped over trying to enter U.S. Highway 271, and when it did, a frenzy of honeybees scattered. “Hundreds of thousands... millions!” said beekeeper Sara Richmond. The sight of that many...

GRANT – Choctaw Casino & Resort – Grant is excited to announce its first-ever music festival experience in southeast Oklahoma. Taloa, meaning to sing in Choctaw, will bring a musical lineup that’s concentrated around red dirt, Texas country music. The one-day music festival will kick off at...

CHOCTAW COUNTY, Okla. — A truck hauling bees overturned in Choctaw County Tuesday morning. According to Choctaw County Emergency Management Director Pat Collins, the truck rolled over on its side at the U.S. Highway 271 and U.S. Highway 70 bypass at the Idabel entrance ramp. This is just northwest of Hugo.

Funeral services for Jean Jordan Priddy, of Fort Towson, Okla., were held at 10 a.m. June 17, 2022 at Sobol Baptist Church. Jean passed away June 14, 2022, at the age of 53. Jean Jordan Priddy was born on Sept. 21, 1968, the son of Ervin Priddy and Elsie (Ridenour) Priddy. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Jessie Priddy and sisters: Ida Jackson and Ivaline Morris.

ON JUNE 9, A LARGE GROUP of Hugo business owners and Hugo Area Chamber of Commerce members attended the 2022 Choctaw Nation Chahtapreneur Awards Dinner in Durant, where Cover Your Assets Tools & Safety (owned by Lena Kopp) was awarded District 8 Chahtapreneur of the Year. Present were members of Cover Your Assets, 4C Welding, Buffalo Grill, EZ Auto Repair, Lester’s Custom Creations and Taco…