News

    OHCA Expands Opioid Use Disorder Treatment

    The Oklahoma Health Care Authority (OHCA) has implemented a new value- based agreement (VBA) for Brixadi, a long-acting injectable medication used in medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid use disorder (OUD), further establishing Oklahoma as a national leader in value- based pharmacy...

    Sports

    Honoring Snyder’s 400th

    Honoring Snyder’s 400th

    The Seminole home crowd and community honored Head Coach Mike Snyder on his 400th career in before the football game Friday night.

    Columns

    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.

    Letter to the Editor

    Tommy Thomas Seminole, Okla. I am writing to draw public attention to the terrible condition of the roads in my neighborhood, rural Seminole. I live at 11798 NS 3620. Over the past several months, the roads have deteriorated into a maze of deep potholes and large cracks.

    Obituaries

    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.
    Jim Hardin

    Jim Hardin

    Hardin James E. Hardin, local rancher and former law enforcement officer and elected County official, passed away Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, at Mercy Hospital in Oklahoma City after a brief illness at the age of 82. Jim was born on August 13, 1944, in Wanette, Oklahoma to B.L.

    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.