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3-12 Hugo Buff Coach Darnell Shanklin talks about win last night

Superindent of Antlers responds 1-26

Swine Flu "Protect your Family" 4-29

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4-18-2012 Shooting in Hugo

Police are looking for a suspect in a shooting early Wednesday morning in Choctaw County.  It happened around 2 a.m. in Hugo.

Hugo Police say they responded to a 911 call of shots fired at an apartment complex and found two shooting victims.

The victims were transported to Choctaw Memorial Hospital in Hugo and then flown by helicopter to another facility.  Both are listed in stable condition.

Police have not released any information about a motive for the shooting or any information about whether the gunman and the victims knew each other.

If you have any information, contact the Choctaw County Sheriff's Office at 580-326-2130.

 

  Cutting Taxes and Creating Jobs Should be The Number One Priority at the State Capitol

By Governor Mary Fallin

            As we move into the 2012 legislative session, tax reform has quickly been placed front and center as the biggest issue of the day. It should be. Our lawmakers need to pursue measures that will make Oklahoma more competitive and more prosperous, and that means lowering taxes and simplifying the tax code.  That’s why I have worked with legislative leaders to propose the “Oklahoma Tax Reduction and Simplification Act,” the boldest and most significant income tax reduction in state history. Our reform measure will provide immediate tax relief to a large majority of Oklahoma families in the form of a $1 billion income tax cut, beginning in 2013. It will also make the state a far more attractive place to locate or expand a business in, helping to create more and better jobs. It does this by taking Oklahoma’s outdated, seven-tiered system – which taxes the first dollar that every Oklahoman makes – and replaces it with three common sense brackets. Married couples filing jointly making under $30,000 would pay no income taxes, or 0 percent. A couple making between $30,000 and $70,000 would pay a 2.25 percent tax rate, a significant reduction.  Finally, those making more than $70,000 would be taxed at a rate of 3.5 percent, down from 5.25 percent.

Oklahoma Tax Reduction and Simplification Act vs. Current Structure

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OK Tax Reduction and Simplification Act

Current Structure

Bracket

Taxable Income (Federally Adjusted Gross Income)

Tax Rate

Bracket

Taxable Income (Federally Adjusted Gross Income)

Tax Rate

1

$0 under $15,000

0.000%

1

$0 under $1,000

0.50%

2

$15,000 under $35,000

2.250%

2

$1,000 under $2,500

1.00%

3

$35,000 and above

3.500%

3

$2,500 under $3,750

2.00%

 

 

 

4

$3,750 under $4,900

3.00%

 

 

 

5

$4,900 under $7,200

4.00%

 

 

 

6

$7,200 under $8,700

5.00%

 

 

 

7

$8,700 and above

5.25%

 

Married Joint, Head of Household, Surviving Spouse Returns

OK Tax Reduction and Simplification Act

Current Structure

Bracket

Taxable Income (Federally Adjusted Gross Income)

Tax Rate

Bracket

Taxable Income (Federally Adjusted Gross Income)

Tax Rate

1

$0 under $30,000

0.000%

1

$0 under $2,000

0.50%

2

$30,000 under $70,000

2.250%

2

$2,000 under $5,000

1.00%

3

$70,000 and above

3.500%

3

$5,000 under $7,500

2.00%

 

 

 

4

$7,500 under $9,800

3.00%

 

 

 

5

$9,800 under $12,200

4.00%

 

 

 

6

$12,200 under $15,000

5.00%

 

 

 

7

$15,000 and above

5.25%

             Simplifying and reforming the tax code in this manner will provide a substantial income tax cut to Oklahomans in every income tax bracket.  For example, 85 percent of filers making between $34,000 and $36,000 will receive an average tax cut of $350 per year, starting in 2013. After 2013, our plan proposes further reductions by cutting the remaining income tax an additional quarter point in every year where the state of Oklahoma hits a revenue growth trigger of 5 percent. This would eventually eliminate the income tax for every Oklahoman. Tying additional cuts to revenue growth insures the state continues to have the money it needs to fund essential government services, like education and public safety. The Oklahoma Tax Reduction and Simplification Act is a responsible tax cut plan that was submitted as part of a balanced budget. It is paid for in three ways: first, by eliminating more than $700 million in tax credits and tax deductions; second, by reducing government spending and eliminating government waste; and third, by utilizing growth revenue that occurs as the result of pro-growth policies. That revenue has already begun to materialize: the state currently has more than $47 million more in available revenue than was originally predicted in the executive budget I presented just at the beginning of February!@  Returning that additional money to Oklahoma taxpayers is the right thing to do and the smart thing to do.  Studies show that states with lower taxes experience stronger jobs growth and have healthier economies. Passing the Oklahoma Tax Reduction and Simplification Act will allow Oklahomans to keep more of their hard-earned money while helping to support the creation of more and better jobs.  I’m asking our lawmakers to work with me to get this bill passed and signed into law, thereby delivering a true game-changer for the state of Oklahoma.

 

Boswell Public Schools (Multiple Counties) - FOR INDEPENDENT SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER OFFICE NO. 2 (Vote For 1)
STACY BROWN DOYLE S. BACON
Precinct Registered Voters Absentee Early Election Total Votes Absentee Early Election Total Votes Total
120101 0 1 0 105 106 3 5 227 235 341
120207 0 1 0 1 2 0 1 6 7 9
Totals: 0 2 0 106 108 3 6 233 242 350
Fort Towson Public Schools - FOR INDEPENDENT SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER OFFICE NO. 2 (Vote For 1)
GARY WAYNE KEELING GLENN LAMZA
Precinct Registered Voters Absentee Early Election Total Votes Absentee Early Election Total Votes Total
120210 0 0 0 2 2 0 0 4 4 6
120211 0 1 1 24 26 0 1 20 21 47
120319 0 2 1 14 17 0 7 10 17 34
120320 0 0 0 21 21 1 2 33 36 57
120321 0 4 2 66 72 0 3 80 83 155
120322 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals: 0 7 4 127 138 1 13 147 161 299
Hugo Public Schools - FOR INDEPENDENT SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER OFFICE NO. 2 (Vote For 1)
AMANDA PERRY MIKE IRVIN
Precinct Registered Voters Absentee Early Election Total Votes Absentee Early Election Total Votes Total
120104 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1
120105 0 0 4 13 17 0 2 12 14 31
120106 0 0 2 10 12 1 9 37 47 59
120208 0 0 4 5 9 0 22 24 46 55
120210 0 0 3 12 15 2 11 43 56 71
120214 0 0 3 21 24 0 2 45 47 71
120215 0 0 2 10 12 0 6 33 39 51
120316 0 0 0 25 25 6 24 91 121 146
120318 0 0 2 7 9 0 7 41 48 57
Totals: 0 0 20 104 124 9 83 326 418 542
Hugo Public Schools - FOR INDEPENDENT SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER OFFICE NO. 4 (UNEXPIRED TERM) (Vote For 1)
JEFF WHITE JOHN DRAKE
Precinct Registered Voters Absentee Early Election Total Votes Absentee Early Election Total Votes Total
120104 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1
120105 0 0 5 17 22 0 0 8 8 30
120106 0 1 5 31 37 0 6 17 23 60
120208 0 0 16 9 25 0 9 19 28 53
120210 0 0 7 28 35 2 6 26 34 69
120214 0 0 3 42 45 0 2 24 26 71
120215 0 0 6 22 28 0 2 21 23 51
120316 0 1 11 69 81 5 13 45 63 144
120318 0 0 6 28 34 0 3 20 23 57
Totals: 0 2 59 246 307 7 41 181 229 536
Soper Public Schools (Multiple Counties) - FOR INDEPENDENT SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER OFFICE NO. 2 (Vote For 1)
ANGELLA DANCER DAN DAVIS
Precinct Registered Voters Absentee Early Election Total Votes Absentee Early Election Total Votes Total
120104 0 4 5 190 199 0 0 78 78 277
120207 0 0 0 4 4 0 0 1 1 5
120318 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals: 0 4 5 194 203 0 0 79 79 282

 

City of Antlers - PROPOSITION (Vote For 1)
FOR THE PROPOSITION - YES AGAINST THE PROPOSITION - NO
Precinct Registered Voters Absentee Early Election Total Votes Absentee Early Election Total Votes Total
640001 0 0 1 8 9 1 0 0 1 10
640002 0 1 0 6 7 0 0 0 0 7
640003 0 0 0 9 9 0 0 1 1 10
640004 0 0 2 21 23 0 0 3 3 26
Totals: 0 1 3 44 48 1 0 4 5 53
Clayton Public Schools (Multiple Counties) - FOR INDEPENDENT SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER OFFICE NO. 2 (Vote For 1)
CURTIS G. JOHNSON LEE ANN MARTIN
Precinct Registered Voters Absentee Early Election Total Votes Absentee Early Election Total Votes Total
640007 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
640009 0 0 0 4 4 0 0 1 1 5
640010 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
640015 0 1 0 134 135 0 1 138 139 274
640017 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals: 0 1 0 138 139 0 1 139 140 279
Clayton Public Schools (Multiple Counties) - FOR INDEPENDENT SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER OFFICE NO. 4 (UNEXPIRED TERM) (Vote For 1)
LONNIE E. HENSON BECKY NAIL JERRY BELL
Precinct Election Total Votes Absentee Early Election Total Votes Absentee Election   Total Votes Total
640007 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0   0 0
640009 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 3   3 5
640010 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0   0 0
640015 20 20 0 1 113 114 1 148   149 283
640017 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0   0 0
Totals: 21 21 0 1 114 115 1 151   152 288
Moyers Public Schools - FOR INDEPENDENT SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER OFFICE NO. 2 (Vote For 1)
ANNITA MCBRIDE JOHN P. NORED
Precinct Registered Voters Absentee Early Election Total Votes Absentee Early Election Total Votes Total
640001 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
640002 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 4 4
640005 0 1 0 5 6 0 0 9 9 15
640007 0 0 0 4 4 0 3 43 46 50
640015 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals: 0 1 0 9 10 0 4 55 59 69
Rattan Public Schools (Multiple Counties) - FOR INDEPENDENT SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER OFFICE NO. 2 (Vote For 1)
BILL DANSBY VALERIE  CLAY MERIDA
Precinct Registered Voters Absentee Early Election Total Votes Absentee Early Election Total Votes Total
640003 0 0 0 10 10 0 0 12 12 22
640004 0 0 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 2
640008 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
640011 0 3 8 192 203 2 16 258 276 479
640012 0 2 1 27 30 0 1 32 33 63
640014 0 1 1 30 32 0 2 36 38 70
Totals: 0 6 12 259 277 2 19 338 359 636

 

 

 

(President Larry Minks, center, accepts a plaque from Lisa John of the Chickasaw Nation and Assistant Chief Gary Batton of The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma.)

Tribes recognize Southeastern, President Minks for commitment to Native American students by UNIVERSITY COMMUNICATIONS 
DURANT, Okla. – Friday was a memorable day as the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma and Chickasaw Nation teamed up to honor Southeastern Oklahoma State University and president Larry Minks for the school’s commitment to and support of Native American student success.

To recognize this commitment to excellence, a program and reception were held in the Glen D. Johnson Student Union on the Southeastern campus.

Representing Choctaw Chief Gregory E. Pyle and Chickasaw Gov. Bill Anoatubby to offer remarks and jointly present a plaque of appreciation to Minks were Assistant Chief Gary Batton and Administrator of Education Services Lisa John. Both tribal representatives praised Minks and the University for their leadership and commitment to Native American students.

In his comments, Minks said he was proud of the fact that this spring, 30 percent (1,164 students)  of Southeastern’s enrollment is comprised of Native American students.

Minks also commended director Chris Wesberry and his staff at the Native American Center for Student Success for the contributions they make each and every day. He noted that the partnership with the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations’ education departments has created more than $4 million in federal grant monies to support Native American students.  

Finally, Minks proudly stated that Southeastern has been recognized among the nation’s leaders for graduating Native American students in a number of fields. According to one national publication, Southeastern ranks sixth in the nation in awarding undergraduate degrees to Native American graduates in all disciplines combined.

“We take a great deal of pride in this (national) recognition,” Minks said. “It confirms that the initiatives and programs that we have in place are working and working well. The University’s commitment to Native American students could not be stronger, and that is only possible because of the outstanding support of the Choctaw and Chickasaw tribes. Time after time, they have stepped up to partner with Southeastern to establish academic support programs, scholarships, or help fund improved facilities. It’s just a tremendous partnership and one of which we are very proud.”

Serving as master of ceremonies for the event was Rep. T.W. Shannon, Speaker Designate, from the Oklahoma House of Representatives. Also on the program were Native American students Brenner Billy, Caley Wesberry, and Jessica Gann, Chris Wesberry, and Rev. Bertram Bobb, Choctaw Elder.

The students presented Minks with a gift as well -- a gorget – an accessory worn around the neck symbolizing one who leads. The three-piece silver gorget was handmade by Eddie Postoak, Chickasaw Artist and Director of Cultural Resources of the Chickasaw Nation.   



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Southeastern Oklahoma State University DATE:  January 13, 2012

Southeastern releases Dean’s Honor Roll by UNIVERSITY COMMUNICATIONS

DURANT, Okla. – Southeastern Oklahoma State University has released the Dean’s Honor Roll for the 2011 fall semester.

To qualify, the student must complete a minimum of  12 semester hours of college-level courses with a 3.5 grade-point average and no grade lower than a B.

Listed below, by permanent hometown, are the students named to the Dean’s Honor Roll:

 
Oklahoma
Antlers: Mary Elizabeth Burgess, William Dwight Carter, Brittni Ciara Deaton,
Timothy Wesley Fewell, Jett Ellis Gardner, Roy Mark Janoe, Tara Michelle Looney, Shayla Brooke Martin, Julia Ann Mason, Sammantha A Roshay
   
Atoka: Brandon Mark Burleson, Ryan Ray Butler, Aimee Michelle Costa, Nikole Lee Elliott, Chelsi Denise Faulkenberry, Destiny Cheri' Goodwin,
Raynee Rae Lane, Jesse Levi Lemons, Ann Juliet Millington-Nutt, Shelby Nicole Payne, Kace Blane Self, Samantha J Stiles
   
Bokchito: Timothy Royce Allen, Derek Lee Birdsong, Kelly Wayne Blue, Tracy Dianne Day, Kaitlin Marie Hedgecock, Rhonda Mechell Jones,
Russell Edwin Poole, LeAndra Tess Townley
 
Bokoshe: Jessica Lauren Dill
 
Boswell: Kaitlyn Renee Crawford, Donald D Dancer, Sarah Delanie Eastwood, Jessica Lynn Miller, Emily Grace Robinson
   
Broken Bow: Tyler Bradley Olson, Shawn Joshua Queen, Erika Ann Snead, Holly Dell Tolison, Payton Allen Werner  
 
Caddo: Justin James Boyd, Steven Kyle Cothran, Brett Colby Doyle, Morgan Dawn Lowry, Justin Blake Robinson, Hunter Glen Self, Amber Marie Studey, Mandy Faye White
 
Calera: Cassie Delores Dunham, Miranda LeAnne Reid, Caitlin Ann Wilson, Steven Edward Wilson
 
Caney: Zachary Ray Harmon, Jena Marie Krumrine
 
Clayton: Erin Alisha Trowbridge
 
Coalgate: Valori Alyssa Allen, Jeffrey Wallace Burris, Sarah Michelle Cox, Jacob Edward Luellen
 
Colbert: Amanda Marie Anderson, Sarahana Ashley Andrews, Mandy Kai Stallings
 
 
Finley: Jay Impson Young
 
Fort Towson: Krissika Faith Jackson, Login Michelle Noel
 
Garvin: Samantha Ann Livesay-Christie, Taylor Joe Matlock, Trevor Tate Matlock
 
Grant: Kent Lee Davidson
 
Hugo: Matthew Steven Baroody, Maria Lynn Santillan
 
Idabel: Cynthia Lyn Austin, Rebekah Ann Clowers, Michael Chance Parker, Jennifer Nicole Skieens, Kimberly Michelle Taylor
   
Lane: Amy Roxola Helms
 
Rattan: William Patrick Lohrman, Brady Loyd Palmer
 
Swink: Karey Douglas Clift
 
Talihina: Shawna Mae Baugh, Joshua Wayne Riley
   
Tishomingo: Kelci Leilani Marie Furr, Phillip James Leonard
 
Valliant: Sara Denise Tomlinson
 
Wilburton: Mark A Zurovetz

Texas
 
Arthur City: Kevin James Williams
 
Bells: Derrick Riley Goracke
 
Bonham: Kimberly Denise Blain, Morgan Elane Crowell, Sheldon Shane Kepley, Ashley Renee Miller
 
Detroit: Amanda Lynn Lee
 
Paris: Equettis T Jenkins
 
Roxton: Charles Wesley Duke
 
Savoy: Timothy Hayden Doan, Kayla Breann Sanders

Sumner: Aaron Cole Arnold
 

 

 

Superintendent 2011 Salaries released

Chcotaw County paid out $451,748 in 2011

Pushmataha County paid out $505,942 in 2011

More than two-thirds of school superintendents are taking home more money this year than last year, according to data provided by the State Department of Education and compiled by Oklahoma Watchdog.  This, despite an appropriations cut of 4% or nearly $100-million to the State Department of Education this year. Click here to download reports

The report supplied by the State Department of Education gives total compensation for superintendents which is broken down into several categories.  All superintendents receive a salary, but some get additional compensation such as money for health coverage or retirement contributions.

In smaller districts, the superintendent’s compensation can be split between administrative salary and payment for being a teacher or athletic coach.  Compensation can also include a car or travel allowance (57 superintendents get one), dues for professional organizations (60), annuities or CDs (11) and housing (7).

 

Auto Burglars Target Vehicles and Contents During the Shopping Season

(Dallas, TX) Guess what? Thieves playing the part of the bad Grinch aren’t going after your Christmas tree this year . . . they want your car, your purchases, your property, and your identity!

Every two minutes, a vehicle is burglarized in Texas and the contents stolen. These crimes escalate during the holiday season when people shop more often and are more likely to leave items within view inside vehicles. And to make matters worse, thieves won’t necessarily stop with taking your vehicle and the things inside. They may also look for personal documents that can help them steal your identity or tell them where you live so they can rob you of additional belongings at your home. In other words, the theft or burglary of your vehicle may simply be a gateway to the commission of additional crimes.

According to the Texas Auto Burglary and Theft Prevention Authority (ABTPA), a division of the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles, thieves committed 263,479 acts of vehicle burglary in 2010 and stole 68,219 vehicles in Texas.

 

KITX-FM ‘s Hugo, OK/Paris, TX (K95.5 WB Morning Circus) morning show host  Will Payne and Barry Diamond win the non-Metro Personality of the year award.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


“This award is really for the family, the ones that live with us, work with us, and listen everyday. They make it all worth while!” says Payne. “once again it is just nice to be nominated, even sweeter to win!” says Diamond. 2010 marking the 10th anniversary of the duo and this is the fourth OAB Personality of the year Award. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN Will's daughter McKinley (4th generation radio personality) accepted the award for the duo.

Outstanding Achievement Awards, Personality of the Year, Radio Station of the Year, and TV Best of Show were presented at the annual OAB Awards Dinner on Friday, March 19, 2010, at the Skirvin Hotel in Oklahoma City. The awards banquet is part of the annual OAB Convention.  http://www.oabok.org/

 

 

PROTECT YOUR FAMILY: Here's how, Dr Mike Irvin explains

CDC reports: The outbreak of disease in people caused by a new influenza virus of swine origin continues to grow in the United States and internationally. Today, CDC reports additional confirmed human infections, hospitalizations and the nation’s first fatality from this outbreak. The more recent illnesses and the reported death suggest that a pattern of more severe illness associated with this virus may be emerging in the U.S. Most people will not have immunity to this new virus and, as it continues to spread, more cases, more hospitalizations and more deaths are expected in the coming days and weeks.

Click here to listen to Dr Mike Irvin

 

4-17-09 K95.5 wins 3 awards at the annual Oklahoma Association of Broadcasters award banquet

(Barry Diamond left, General Manager Will Payne pictured right) K95.5 winners of the OAB News Spot award, OAB Spot Weather, and OAB Feature Series.

News Spot US Sen. Inhofe pushing for $8 billion

Feature Series for Going Over the Wall

Spot Weather for Hurricane Ike

The Outstanding Achievement in Broadcasting Awards Program is an annual competition sponsored by the Oklahoma Association of Broadcasters. The competition encourages the highest standards of reporting, programming, and promotion. It is designed to stimulate a desire for excellence among Oklahoma broadcasters in serving their public. The 2008 Awards were presented at the OAB Awards Banquet on Friday, April 17th, 2009. OAB website

 

 

 

 

 

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03-31-09 Wreck in Paris, TX

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5-12 Flooding

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Paris Fire Chief Ronnie Grooms

12-16-08 School Closing

2008 Buffs Headed to the Playoffs

Hugo City Manager Prepares for IKE 9-12-08

US Sen. Inhofe pushing for $8 billion 9-9-08

Jerry Ellis win Senate seat 7-29-08

State Senator Sean Burrage 7-29KDOE 1023.com

Dan Boren responds to primary win 7-29-08

Circus owner explains. What the elephants need

State Senator Jeff Rabon 7-29

Ed Vandergriff addresses OK Senate May 7

Elizabeth Edwards visits Oklahoma. Takes time to stop and talk with Will Payne.Listen now

Becky Morris,Don Hyde (chief Calera PD and co-chair SOTSC) talk about click it or ticket event

Captain Ryan Weaver, a Hugo, Oklahoma native

President-electWill Smith. .Baseball is back

 

Citizens urged to be prepare for IKE
World Changers in Hugo
4 lane from Sawyer to Hugo

Chainsaw Carver

New Construction 4-22-08
Murder in Hugo 05-02-08

 

Hugo High School proposal 04-22-08 handout

 

UPDATE: 3-26-09 Suspect has been arrested.

The burglar broke into the Busy Bee Restaurant sometime between 2:45 a.m. and 3:00 a.m. Friday. Police say the suspect used a crowbar to pry open a door on the south side of the building. Once inside, the thief stole about $400 in cash, along with boxes of breakfast food items. The suspect is described as a white man in his late 30's, early 40's, 5'10" - 6' tall, 300 to 350 lbs, with a mustache. Click here to watch video

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The Hugo Rotary club host Japanese Exchange Students. Pictured Will Payne and Barry Diamond with the Students and Adult leader. The students were in Hugo for two and half days and were able to tour the region making stops at the Goodland Academy, Endanger Ark Foundation, Mt Olivet Cemetery, Wildlife Heritage Center. Each night they stayed at Goodland. The exchange trip was coordinated by the 5830 Rotary District. Hugo Rotary club meets on Tuesdays at Feco's Restaurant in Hugo. Will Payne 2007-2008 President

 

 

Legendary Oklahoma Singer Songwriter dies Bob Childers . Red Dirt Pioneer and Legend Bob Childers passed away last night. Update: According to the Oklahoma Rock News web site: Red dirt legend Bob Childers passed away Tuesday at his home, after a long battle with emphysema and lung disease. Update04-24 Bob's funeral will be at 11 a.m. at trout funeral home in ponca city, oklahoma this saturday. I've also heard that there will be a memorial jam at the blue door okc on sunday (from Mike McClure blog)

Shelby T tribute

Antlers receives two Smartboard 600s, an HP 530 laptop computer, an Acer 17” LCD Panel, memory upgrade for HP laptops, and printer cartridges.  Eastern Oklahoma State College GEAR UP for a Brighter Tomorrow Project director Linda Morgan delivered approximately $5,000 of technology equipment to each of 10 partner schools recently. “Each partner school was given a budget and could spend the budget on technology,” explained Morgan. “Eastern is partnering with these area schools to provide tutoring, professional development for teachers, summer camps for cohort students and much more.” Eastern Oklahoma State College received a $6.7 million federal GEAR UP grant and is in its second year of implementation. Eastern has partnered with area schools to provide students with additional educational opportunities.
 
(PHOTO) Morgan, right, along with GEAR UP Education Coorginator LaDonna Baldwin, left, delivered the technology equipment to Antlers Middle School Principal Pam Matthews and Superintendent Mark Virden. Antlers received two Smartboard 600s, an HP 530 laptop computer, an Acer 17” LCD Panel, memory upgrade for HP laptops, and printer cartridges.  

Feb 23rd Endangered Ark was open to the publicThe Endangered ark opened the doors to the public. This year Baby Val was the star of the star of the show. Val was born in April of 07 and will be front in center for the big day. This was Baby Val's first public performance. The Carson and Barnes circus invites every to come and enjoy the day plus raise funds to keep the foundation open. Listen to K95.5 for more details.

 

 

2-5-08 results are in ELECTION COVERAGE CLICK HERE

1-15-08 Chief of the Choctaws Greg Pyle speaks to the Hugo Rotary Club. Chief Pyle spoke regarding the state of the Choctaw Nation. Pyle said that Hugo and surrounding community economic growth should outpace the rest of rural (President Will Payne, Chief Pyle, Past-President Jim Swink) Oklahoma over the next 5 years by 5% due to investments that the Choctaw Nation is making in infrastructure, health care, and a new Casino just south of Hugo in Grant.

 

 

 

12-10-07 Hugo School has found more mold at the Elementary building. Starting on Wednesday school will be moved.

Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, will be at Assembly of God of Church South of Hugo on 271

3rd grade will be at the First Baptist Church 3rd and Jackson. School times will be the same

HUGO CLASS OF 1988 we are looking for you!

Boren's Welcome New Family Member:  Janna Boren

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Congressman Dan Boren and his wife, Andrea, today welcomed the arrival of their daughter Janna Lou Boren. She was born at 10:50 a.m. CST on October 9, 2007.

"Andrea and I are overjoyed by the birth of our daughter," said Boren. "We look forward to bringing her home soon ."

Janna, named for Congressman Boren's late mother and former First Lady of Oklahoma, weighed 6 lbs and 12 ounces.  The new baby is the grandchild of Molly and David Boren, Ken and Cindy Heupel, and John and Lana Robbins.

Burrage Sees OHLAP as Key to Economic Development Opportunities in Oklahoma

“We should do more to make higher education a greater possibility for all Oklahoma students who want to further their education,” Senator Burrage said. “Access to a higher education should not be determined by the size of a bank account, rather it should be determined on a child’s ability and eagerness to learn.”

He explained currently through the Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Program (OHLAP), also called Oklahoma’s Promise, thousands of Oklahoma students who might not otherwise be able to afford college, are offered scholarships if they agree to make good grades on a college prep curriculum, stay out of trouble and meet certain income requirements. Burrage filed Senate Bill 530, a measure aimed at increasing the income eligibility for OHLAP from $50,000 to $75,000. The bill, if passed, would make close to 75 percent of high school students eligible for Oklahoma’s Promise. . _____ CLICK HERE FOR AUDIO

ARCHIVE: Antlers native wins the State Senate race District 2. K95.5's Will Payne had a chance to speak with him regarding the win.

 

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Push Co rural road wk 7-8-2007

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HUGO LAKE PHOTOS

 

6-12-07 Election coverage 2007. To fill the vacated Choctaw County District Commissioner seat voters went to the polls and Robertson walks away the winner with 52% of the vote ELECTION COVERAGE CLICK HERE

Congressman Dan Boren slated as speaker at Choctaw veterans ceremony CLICK HERE TO LISTEN Click here for photos United States Congressman Dan Boren will be the keynote speaker at the Choctaw Nation Veterans Ceremony on November 11th at 11:00 a.m. at Tushka Homma, the tribal capitol grounds. Tushka Homma, in Pushmataha County, showcases a huge memorial at the front gate that bears the names of Choctaw veterans who were killed in action.
The red, black and gray granite monument bears the engraved names of soldiers from WWI, WWII, Vietnam and Korea. Beside it, a memorial pays honor to lives lost in the War Against Terrorism. There is also a large granite stone with the names of the original Code Talkers of WWI, all of whom were Choctaw.
Congressman Boren was joined by Chief Gregory E. Pyle, CLICK HERE TO LISTEN
Click here for photos

 

Podcast David Bonior National campaign manager for John Edwards. Listen Now

 

Adventure Park in Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico, orphaned killer whale known as Pascuala. Mexican aquarium workers have been feeding the baby named Pascuala around the clock with milk from a tube inserted in her mouth since she was found beached in a Pacific fishing village in April.Read more more photos 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Sign the petition to send Pascuala to Sea World,If she continues to get better she will quickly out grow the small tank she is currently being kept in. Dolphin Adventure staff are doing the best they can & are in contact with SeaWorld, but they have no prior experience with a killer whale. Currently the Mexican government is blocking the move.

4-27 Baby elephant born ! Hugo welcome Val to the Circus family. Val was was 280 pounds at birth and according to Tim Frisco the she is doing well. Tim is an elephant trainer and manager of the barn in Hugo. Val is the latest edition to the Endangered Ark foundation, set up by late D.R. Miller of Hugo. Although Miller died in 1999, his family has continued to work toward his vision of having a breeding center for Asian elephants. Asian elephants are an endangered species and can't be imported. The pround parents are Tommy and Whimpy.

Archive :Happy 1st Birthday Obert!
The Carson and Barnes Circus announces the celebration of Baby Obert 1st Birthday. Friday 8-20-04 from 2p to 4p the public is invited to his first birthday party, if you would like to bring a gift, make it a fruit or vegetable. Additional links Carson and Barnes

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WASTE WATCH
Help save the city/state budget! If you are aware of waste, fraud or mismanagement anywhere in government, let K95.5 know. Send an email with details about the problem toGovwaste@k955.com

Local High School Student Becomes Author! The book includes various comedic tales of people from the redneck society of America . For example; a tale of a drunken man who mistakes his dead brother's ashes(contained in a Tupperware dish) for coffee grounds and ends up drinking him, a tale of two rednecks in the future battling an evil repo man, and even a dysfunctional family's Christmas holiday, along with three other stories. More

 

 

Hugo Rotary Club 6-26-07 Babe Ruth baseball is back! Will Smith, Beck Fowler, and Lisa Leslie spoke to the Hugo Rotary Club regarding the up coming Babe Ruth SW Regional Tournament coming to Hugo July 26th to July 31st long time member of Rotary Al Cherry Pictured with President-elect of Hugo Rotary Will Smith. .CLICK HERE TO LISTEN

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12-7-06 K95.5 Morning Circus visits the OK Governors Mansion! Will and Barry picked up K95.5's Governor Award! The station was nominated by Kiamichi Opportunities Executive Director Will Smith Take a listen Award presented by Kimberly Lohman from KOCO-TV OKC.

More photos Will Payne Barry Diamond (with Will Smith) and the Governor's Commendation

 

 

HUGO BUFFALO FLASHBACK

11-26-06 Marlow 17, Hugo 6 The Hugo Buffaloes(10-2) lose in the third round playoffs. The Buffs powered by 5'10 175 Sr running back #10 Dereke Locke who breaks the 3000 yard mark and came just shy of 50 TD's on the season. The Buff defense play the Marlow Outlaws extremely well, but the Hugo offense could produce the lone touchdown via Locke. Now Marlow advances on to play Seq. Claremore (13-0) at UCO on Saturday. Print bracket Hugo Buffalo coach Tommy Bare talks about the Hugo Football team at the weekly Rotary club meeting. Audio 1 Audio 2 Audio 3 Buffaloes will play Marlow at Choctaw High School Saturday night Pre-Game 6:30 kickoff at 7:30 on K95.5

Marking a Milestone: Paris Coca-Cola Bottling Company Celebrates Its First 100 Years Paris, TX – What a difference a century makes.It’s been 100 years since the Paris Coca-Cola Bottling Company produced and sold its first bottle of what is now the best selling soft drink in the world.  At that time, Teddy Roosevelt was president and the population of Paris, Texas had grown to more than 9,300.  Today, the Company is part of a global system of Coca-Cola bottlers that makes Coke and other beverages available in nearly 200 countries, at a rate of more than 1 billion servings each day.

            “As home to one of the early franchise bottlers, Paris shares in the rich history and heritage of Coca-Cola,” said Jeff Byrum, Sales Center Manager for Paris Coca-Cola Bottling Company.  “For the past century, we have refreshed the citizens and businesses in Paris, as well as surrounding counties and towns.  Our business depends on the loyal community here and we thank you for helping us make it to 100 years.” 
In 1906, the Paris Coca-Cola Bottling Company was started by Smith.  In 1908, Smith who thought there wasn’t any future in Coca-Cola, sold out to two visionary men – George A. Griffith and Will G. Freese for the sum of $500. At that time, the franchise consisted of two foot-powered machines and several tubs used for washing bottles by hand.

Hugo's New Fire Truck. Fire Chief Larry Lee inspects the Fire Truck delivered to Hugo.

 

 

 

SENATOR INHOFE NAMED AS DEPUTY WHIP Dec 6th WASHINGTON, D.C.  – U.S. Senator Trent Lott of Mississippi, the incoming Senate Republican Whip, today announced the Members of the Senate who will make up the Senate Republican Whip organization for the 110th Congress. Senator Lott has appointed seven Senators to serve as Deputy Whips to represent all regions of the country. Senator

 

 

SENATE TO HONOR OKLAHOMA MUSICIAN

Billy Joe Thomas, born 7 August 1942, Hugo, Oklahoma, USA. The State Senate will hear a resolution Wednesday, February 21 recognizing the accomplishments and talent of singing legend B.J. Thomas.  The resolution will also proclaim February 21, 2007 as "B.J. Thomas Day."

 

Choctaw Chief invited to State of Union 
  Chief Gregory E. Pyle of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma has received the great honor of being invited to attend President George Bush’s State of the Union Address in Washington, D.C., on January 23.  “It is a huge milestone for our tribe to be included in this historic event,” said Chief Pyle. “The honor extends to all members of the Choctaw Nation and I am excited to be able to represent each and every one in our country’s capitol.”    Chief Pyle will be the guest of U.S. Congressman Dan Boren of Oklahoma’s 2nd District.

 

Hugo Christmas parade winners Floats.1. Red Hat Soc 2nd Little League Cheerleaders 3rd Hugo Health & Rehab Best decorated old car Don Dozier Best walking group Little League Cheerleaders Best decorated horse Lisa Glenn, More Chamber news

 

01-04-06 Choctaws helping fire departments; Grant given $7,000, others given free supplies and fuel
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Choctaw Chief Gregory E. Pyle presented a $7,000 check to the Grant Fire Department Tuesday. This donation from tribal funds assists the rural fire department in retaining federal awards they received last year.

 

 

12-14-05Hugo School Bond Election FailsCLICK HERE TO LISTEN Hugo school district voters went to the poles to deny the new school bond. total votes 1592 No 1312 yes 280

In Push County the 1 cent sales was continued CLICK HERE TO LISTEN

Library is open! The new Reynolds Library in Hugo is open for reading! The multi-purpose state of the art center library includes classrooms and large meeting rooms for public use.

 

Chamber to host Car Show. The show must go on, the Chamber will host the show at the Depot in Downtown Hugo

Hugo area residents run to the River. Headed up by Hugo's very active runner Bruce Bloodworth. Each year citizens make the run to the river.

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Hugo-Choctaw Casino
Ground has been broken and the foundation is currently being prepared for a permanent facility for the Choctaw Casino south of Hugo in Grant, OK. The project may take up to a year to complete.
Construction in progress at the old H&S store in downtown Hugo, OK. CCNG construction crews are remolding the store to make way for loft apartments and possible future restaurant, recently they pulled away the old face and brought back many memories of The People's Store as the sign says at one time "Hugo's Leading Department Store" Hugo Rotary Club
Jack Jackson fellow Rotarian and this week's guest speaker. Mr. Jackson's spoke on behalf of Heifer international a nonprofit humanitarian organization Click here for media. dedicated to ending world hunger and saving earth by providing livestock, trees, training and other resources to help poor families around the globe become self-reliant. At the end of his speech Mr. Jackson awarded fellow Rotarians with their own Heifer. For more information http://www.heifer.org David Rawls was selected as the Rotarian of the month.

6-28-05 K95.5 WB Morning Circus talks with US Congressman Dan Boren!
Dan Boren, was among a group of congressmen touring the U.S. facility in Cuba on Saturday to get a close-up look at the prison, where human rights advocates allege that detainees have received ill treatment. TAKE A LISTEN
H.Con.Res 159, a bill “Recognizing the sacrifices being made by the families of members of the Armed Forces”Click here to listen. Boren talks about Carrie Underwood. Click here to listen

Dan Boren talks with K95.5's Will Payne. Dan 1 Dan 2 Dan 3 Dan 4.

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