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Caretaker killed in tiger-related accident at Hugo preserve

Monday, September 22 by KTUL

TULSA (KTUL) — A caretaker at a southeastern Oklahoma animal preserve was killed Saturday in an accident involving a tiger under his care."It is with profound sorrow that we confirm the tragic loss of Ryan Easley, who lost his life in an accident involving a tiger under his care at the Growler Pines Tiger... Read More.

Hugo Middle School teacher arrested for alleged abuse of special needs students

Thursday, February 6 by News 9

A Hugo Middle School teacher has been arrested and accused of abusing students with special needs, according to the Choctaw County Sheriff's Office.Court records show Yolanda Dunbar is facing two counts of child abuse.Authorities say Dunbar is one of five teachers caught on camera hitting, slapping, pinching, and kicking a 12-year-old and a 14-year-old student.It remains unclear... Read More.