In special ceremonies held Saturday morning, 10 people were inducted into the Seminole High School Hall of Fame. This year’s inductees include Pam Fletcher, Shannon Grimes, Jason Lytle, Kim Babb, Leslie Daugherty, Brandi Strayhorn, Amy Goosetree, Ashley Noey, Brian Geist and Brandon Coates. Their bios appear below.
Above, kids decorated their bicycles and took part in Friday afternoon’s Homecoming Parade in downtown Seminole. More homecoming festivities, including the coronation of this year’s queen, took place prior to the Chieftain’s game against Stigler. —Staff Photo by Ken Childers
Most people are familiar with “Tiger King,” the Netflix documentary series featuring an eccentric character sporting a blonde mullet who calls himself Joe Exotic. The series ended with Exotic being sentenced to twenty-two years in prison. Seminole County author Kevin Wieck has just released a new book that begins where the series left off, as Joe Exotic is booked into the Grady County jail.
After getting off to a slow start, the Maud Tigers rallied and defeated The Oaks Warriors by a score of 32-16 Thursday night. Left photo: Maud Senior Quarterback Bryce Bodkin avoids the rush and throws the ball down field. Right: The Tigers had big plays in the pass game and the run game was highlighted by Bodkin’s diving play at the goal line. The defense gave up some big plays but redeemed themselves with turnovers and defensive stops that prevented the Warriors from making this a close game. —Photos by Andy Wilson
Seminole Homecoming King and Queen, Brendan Rodriquez and Addison Hill, share a hug after the coronation. Staff Photo by Jaxon Smith
A Georgia man is facing criminal charges relating to an incident in which he allegedly threw a bottle of bills that hit a Seminole County Deputy in the face.
The arrival of a baby is an exciting time for parents and siblings, but a new addition to the family also stretches the budget. According to the latest figures
Oklahoma has a long way to go to reach one of its major educational targets. The goal is to be ranked in the top 20 states on the National Assessment
DEAR HARRIETTE: I think I might be staying with my girlfriend out of guilt. She’s done so much for me and helped me through such rough times in my life, but I do feel that the magic is gone. I’m scared that she doesn’t feel the way that I do and that our breakup will be much harder on her than me. What should I do? -- Guilty Boyfriend
The Sept. 25 football game between the Oklahoma State University Cowboys and Kansas State University Wildcats is a competition that has a long and historic tradition, but a cooperative partnership between the two universities has been providing benefits throughout the region for just as many years.
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that Shylow Shane Young, 37, entered a guilty plea to one count of Assault with a Dangerous Weapon with Intent to do Bodily Harm in Indian Country, in violation of 18 United States Code Sections 113(a)(3), 1151 and 1153, punishable by a term of imprisonment of up to 10 years, a fine of $250,000.00, a term of supervised release of not more than 3 years, and a special assessment in the amount of $100.00, and to one count of Use, Carry, Brandish, and Discharge of a Firearm During and in Relation to a Crime of Violence, in violation of 18 United States Code Section 924(c)(1)(A)(i)(ii) (iii), punishable by a term imprisonment of not less than 10 years in addition to the punishment provided for such crime of violence, a fine of $250,000.00, a term of supervised release of not more than 3 years, and a special assessment in the amount of $100.00.
After going virtual in 2020, the 2021 Oklahoma Regatta Festival will be held October 1-3 in the Boathouse District. Hosted by RIVERSPORT, the family-friendly festival features rowing, canoe/ kayak and dragon boat racing, the OKC Thrive Outside Expo, outdoor adventures, OGE NightSprints and fireworks on Friday and Saturday evenings.
After getting off to a slow start, the Maud Tigers rallied and defeated The Oaks Warriors by a score of 32-16 Thursday night. Left photo: Maud Senior Quarterback Bryce Bodkin avoids the rush and throws the ball down field. Right: The Tigers had big plays in the pass game and the run game was highlighted by Bodkin’s diving play at the goal line. The defense gave up some big plays but redeemed themselves with turnovers and defensive stops that prevented the Warriors from making this a close game. —Photos by Andy Wilson
The Oklahoma City Thunder is proud to announce a new official team partnership with Socios.com, the leading global blockchain provider for the sports and entertainment industry.
The NFL is adding Monday night to its Wild Card Weekend.
Ft. Gibson: September 21. Elevation normal, water 81 and not clear. For current elevation conditions go to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers website at https://www.swt-wc.usace.army.mil/FGIB.lakepage.html. Crappie good on grubs, jigs and minnows along brush structure, docks and rocks. Largemouth and spotted bass slow on crankbaits and jigs along rocks. White bass fair on crankbaits, in-line spinnerbaits, jigs and sassy shad. Report submitted by Ben Haff, game warden stationed in Wagoner County.
I would like to take this week to talk about our outstanding Athletic Program and what we have to offer our student athletes. Next week I will discuss the other activities that your student can participate in.
I met my former mother-in-law, “Mama Lou,” and my former father-in-law, “Poppo,” when I was not yet 20 years old. I hitched a ride to meet them, terrified because I’d spoken to my future mother-in-law on the phone and she sounded exactly like Lauren Bacall.
Dear Doctor: I’m 52 years old and going through menopause. I knew about the insomnia, night sweats and hot flashes, which get talked about a lot. What’s upsetting is that I’m also becoming mentally less sharp than I used to be. Is this part of menopause, too? Would hormone replacement therapy help?
To Eufaula Band members:
Joan (Howard) Imes of Oklahoma City and former resident of Wewoka passed away Tuesday September 21, 2021 at the age of 71.
Mary Jane Greene Burkey, 83, of Seminole, Ok, passed away peacefully on September 5, 2021 in San Antonio, Texas
Trent Andrew White, Seminole, Oklahoma resident, passed away on September 13, 2021 at the age of 53.
Shirley Yvonne (Welty) Gatewood, age 83 passed away September 20, 2021 at Mercy Hospital in Ada, Oklahoma.
