• Oklahoma City Thunder Offseason Recap, an Early 2026-27 Season Preview

    Oklahoma City Thunder Offseason Recap, an Early 2026-27 Season Preview

    August 22, 2026 - 06:39 | By News Staff
    ESPN - The 202526 season didn’t end as planned for the Oklahoma City Thunder, who were looking to be the first repeat NBA champion in eight seasons. Instead, they fell to the San Antonio Spurs in Game 7 of the Western Conference and an offseason of change began.
  • New Lima Falcon Bryton Colbert throws the fast ball Thursday. Staff Photo by Bill Anderson

    New Lima Falcons Have Rubber Band Games Thursday Evening

    August 22, 2026 - 06:39 | By Bill Anderson Sports Editor
    The New Lima Falcons started off their tournament facing the Haileyville Warriors Thursday evening. The Falcons posted a shutout with an 8-0 start. The Warriors went to bat first but went three and out. The Falcons lit up the scoreboard when B. Colbert scored on a steal of home.
  • Varnum Whippet Cooper Smith throws the Heater to the waiting batter Thursday. Staff Photo by Bill Anderson

    Varnum Whippets Fall in First Game of The Tournament Thursday Afternoon

    August 22, 2026 - 06:39 | By Bill Anderson Sports Editor
    The Varnum Baseball Tournament has begun with the Whippets hosting the eight-team tournament this Thursday. Those surrounding schools that participated in the tournament are Battiest/ Stuart, Asher, Caney, OCA, Union City, Ripley, Wright City and Varnum.
  • Seminole City Attorney and Oklahoma Army National Guard Brigadier General Brad Carter (left) congratulates new Seminole State College Regent David Hooten (right) following the administration of the oath of office during the SSC Board of Regents meeting on Aug. 20. Hooten’s seven-year term began July 1, 2026, and concludes July 1, 2033. (SSC photo)

    Hooten Takes Oath of Office During SSC Regents Meeting

    August 22, 2026 - 06:39 | By News Release
    New Seminole State College Regent David Hooten took the oath of office during the SSC Board of Regents meeting on Aug. 20, officially beginning his service on the College’s governing board. Seminole City Attorney and Oklahoma Army National Guard Brigadier General Brad Carter administered the oath.
  • Storm clouds rolled into Seminole early Friday morning, bringing not only much needed rain but some relief from the oppressive heat. After multiple days of temperatures well into the triple digits, Friday’s clouds kept things few degrees cooler into the afternoon. —Staff photo by Andy Wilson

    Heat Beater

    August 22, 2026 - 06:39 | By News Staff
    Storm clouds rolled into Seminole early Friday morning, bringing not only much needed rain but some relief from the oppressive heat. After multiple days of temperatures well into the triple digits, Friday’s clouds kept things few degrees cooler into the afternoon.

    News

    Storm clouds rolled into Seminole early Friday morning, bringing not only much needed rain but some relief from the oppressive heat. After multiple days of temperatures well into the triple digits, Friday’s clouds kept things few degrees cooler into the afternoon. —Staff photo by Andy Wilson

    Heat Beater

    Storm clouds rolled into Seminole early Friday morning, bringing not only much needed rain but some relief from the oppressive heat. After multiple days of temperatures well into the triple digits, Friday’s clouds kept things few degrees cooler into the afternoon.

    This Week In Seminole County

    -SaturdayEarly voting 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Seminole County Election Board, 200 S. Brown in Wewoka.-Monday⮚Democratic Party of Oklahoma press conference at 10 a.m. at the Seminole Public Library followed by a town hall meeting at 6 p.m. at the Haney Center.-Tuesday⮚Election Day. Polls are open 7 a.

    Sports

    Latest Oklahoma Fishing Report for August 19, 2026

    NORTHEAST Kaw: August 17. Elevation is 1 ft. below normal and falling, water temperature 93°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth and spotted bass good on buzz baits, crankbaits, spinnerbaits, and topwater lures around coves and rocks.
    New Lima Woodrow Neal slides into third for the steal Thursday. Neal was safe and later scored on a steal of home. Staff Photo by Bill Anderson

    Safe on Base

    New Lima Woodrow Neal slides into third for the steal Thursday. Neal was safe and later scored on a steal of home.

    Columns

    Proverbs 10 Discusses Results of Our Actions

    Proverbs 10 Discusses Results of Our Actions

    Any parent knows kids are born without knowledge of how to act, not knowing right from wrong until they are taught. And, teaching this principle is not easy but consistency is most important. In the Book of Proverbs, advice for all ages about peaceful living are written clearly.
    Friends’ Mental States Differ Wildly After Childbirth

    Friends’ Mental States Differ Wildly After Childbirth

    DEAR ABBY: My best friend and I got pregnant, each with our first child, with our due dates a week apart. We felt blessed to be going through this amazing experience at the same time. Our babies are now 2 months old. I am adjusting well to motherhood. I feel it’s coming naturally to me.

    Obituaries

    David LeRoy Click

    David LeRoy Click

    Click McLoud, OK resident David LeRoy Click passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2026 in McLoud at the age of 88 surrounded by family.
    Jo Ann Jones

    Jo Ann Jones

    Jones Shawnee resident Jo Ann Jones, 91, passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2026, in Shawnee. Jo Ann, the daughter of James and Bernice (Moore) Minter, was born February 7, 1935, in Coalgate. She married Edgar Paul Douglas Jones on January 2, 1985. Edgar passed away too soon.

    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.