• High school students interested in exploring a career in education will have the opportunity to experience teaching firsthand at Oklahoma Baptist University’s “Discover Teaching” event on Oct. 27. (OBU photo)

    OBU to Host ‘Discover Teaching’ Event For High School Students on October 27

    September 16, 2026 - 07:39 | By News Release
    High school students interested in exploring a career in education will have the opportunity to experience teaching firsthand at Oklahoma Baptist University’s “Discover Teaching” event on Oct. 27. The Henry F.
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    Seminole County Man Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud

    September 16, 2026 - 07:39 | By Staff Report
    The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced Tuesday that William Chad Heard, 45, of Konawa, entered a guilty plea to one count of Wire Fraud, punishable by up to 30 years in prison and a $1,000,000 fine.
  • The summer heat just doesn’t seem to want to lessen its grip, so Seminole Walmart wanted to make sure local police officers keep cool while they’re working. The store donated a mini fridge, cases of water and sandwiches to the Seminole Fraternal Order of Police to help keep officers fed and hydrated on the job. Pictured with Walmart employee Katie are Officers Bohannon and Sanor. —Courtesy photo

    Cool Donation

    September 16, 2026 - 07:39 | By News Staff
    The summer heat just doesn’t seem to want to lessen its grip, so Seminole Walmart wanted to make sure local police officers keep cool while they’re working.
  • Miss Choctaw Nation Mia Reich (left) and Miss Seminole Nation Alivia Wapskineh stand in front of the south pond on Seminole State College’s campus. Both are President’s Leadership Class scholarship recipients who balance campus involvement with service to their tribal communities. (Photo provided)

    Tribal Princesses Share a Path in Leadership at SSC

    September 16, 2026 - 07:39 | By Ssc News Release
    Alivia Wapskineh was nearing the end of her reign as Miss Seminole Nation. Mia Reich had only recently been crowned Miss Choctaw Nation.
  • Oklahoma State Stuns No. 6 Oregon, 39-31 Saturday

    Oklahoma State Stuns No. 6 Oregon, 39-31 Saturday

    September 16, 2026 - 07:39 | By News Staff
    STILLWATER (AP) — Drew Mestemaker threw for 317 yards and two touchdowns while rushing for 109 yards and a score, and Oklahoma State ended a 21-game skid against FBS opponents by pulling off the first true stunner of the 2026 season, beating No. 6 Oregon 39-31 on Saturday.

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    Oklahoma State Stuns No. 6 Oregon, 39-31 Saturday

    Oklahoma State Stuns No. 6 Oregon, 39-31 Saturday

    STILLWATER (AP) — Drew Mestemaker threw for 317 yards and two touchdowns while rushing for 109 yards and a score, and Oklahoma State ended a 21-game skid against FBS opponents by pulling off the first true stunner of the 2026 season, beating No. 6 Oregon 39-31 on Saturday.
    Wewoka Tiger Zabrien Shelburn avoids the tackle Friday night against Wynnewood. Staff Photo by Andy Wilson

    Several Runners Place at the NRC Cross Country Meet

    The Maud Tigers, Wewoka Tigers and Varnum Whippets competed at the North Rock Creek Cross Country Invitational Saturday morning.In the boys 5,000-meter run, Abraham Suarez of Varnum placed 24th with a time of 22:00.Elijah Hawkins of Varnum placed 36th with a time of 25:01.

    Columns

    Mom Doesn’t Want Daughter Visiting Next-Door Neighbors

    DEAR ABBY: My next-door neighbors are appropriately friendly, mow their lawn and generally mind their own business. The husband is a leader in a fundamentalist church whose pastor preaches that being gay is a sin and transgender people are mentally ill.
    Drama Queen Disrupts Gatherings Without Even Being Present

    Drama Queen Disrupts Gatherings Without Even Being Present

    DEAR ABBY: A good friend in our prayer circle, “Diane,” has a friend, “Suzy,” with whom several of us once socialized. We’ve all distanced ourselves because Suzy has anger and stability issues that have become increasingly frequent since her former spouse has begun dating again.

    Obituaries

    Tony Ray Walters

    Tony Walters

    Tony Ray Walters passed away Saturday, September 12, 2026 in Seminole, Oklahoma at the age of 50.He is preceded in death by his parents; grandchildren, Brooklyn Sanders, and George Sanders.
    Hubert Bevelhymer

    Hubert Bevelhymer

    Bevelhymer Hubert Earl Bevelhymer, known simply as Earl to most, Dad to his children, and Papaw to the many who were lucky enough to call him that, was born May 30, 1939, to Herman and Nan Bevelhymer in Wewoka, Oklahoma. He later graduated from New Lima High School.

    This Week In Seminole County

    Monday-Friday⮚Heritage House Nutrition Center 210 College, Seminole. Now open for dine-in.-Saturday⮚America 250 Block Party sponsored by the Seminole Arts Council in downtown Seminole 5-9 p.m.⮚ Seminole Masonic Lodge monthly breakfast 7 – 2 p.m.

    Seminole Joins in 250th Birthday Celebration

    There will be plenty to do in Seminole this Saturday as the nation celebrates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.To start the day, the Masonic Lodge (1515 W. Wrangler Blvd.) will hold its monthly breakfast at 7 a.m.

    OU Launches Sovereign Policy Intensive For Tribal Leaders

    The Native Nations Center for Tribal Policy Research at the University of Oklahoma will launch its first Sovereign Policy Intensive in September, a new program designed for elected tribal officials that focuses on understanding broadly relevant federal systems grounded in departmental structures,...

    This Week In Seminole County

    Monday-Friday⮚Heritage House Nutrition Center 210 College, Seminole. Now open for dine-in.-Saturday⮚Early voting 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Seminole County Election Board, 200 S. Brown in Wewoka-Tuesday⮚Election Day. Polls open 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.

    This Week In Seminole County

    Monday-Friday⮚Heritage House Nutrition Center 210 College, Seminole. Now open for dine-in.-Monday⮚Graband go meal distribution 9 a.m. – noon at the Seminole Public Schools Administration building at 600 W. Strother (next scheduled event is Thursday, June 11)⮚ Butner Summer Pride 8 a.m. – 10 a.m.

    Task Force Raids Two Illegal Pot Grows in Prague

    Attorney General Gentner Drummond’s Organized Crime Task Force raided two illegal marijuana grow operations near Seminole County last week. According to a news release, on Wednesday, May 6 agents raided Benson Kush and Grand Growth, both in Prague.