• From The Desk of Senator Grant Green

    From The Desk of Senator Grant Green

    October 07, 2026 - 07:30 | By News Staff
    Last week, I had the opportunity to highlight some of the work happening in our district and at the State Capitol, including a major milestone for a local aerospace company, an important discussion about Oklahoma’s electric grid and events recognizing people who make a difference in our...
  • Show Time

    Show Time

    October 07, 2026 - 07:30 | By News Staff
  • Cheering For The Bison

    Cheering For The Bison

    October 07, 2026 - 07:30 | By News Staff
    Bowlegs cheerleaders pose for a photo during Friday’s game with Sasakwa. Pictured l-r: Mariana Lopez, Yaretzi Lopez, Kendall Perkins, Alexis Southern, Makynzee Pyeatt, MaryBeth Dunagan, Kloe Oyler, Addison Wyatt, Jaycee Bristow and Kenlee Oyler. —Staff photo by Bill Anderson
  • Sasakwa Viking Titan Collins gets away from the Bowlegs defender for the touchdown. Staff Photo by Bill Anderson

    Sasakwa Vikings Win on the Road at Bowlegs Friday Night

    October 07, 2026 - 07:30 | By News Staff
    Bill Anderson Sports Editor The Sasakwa Vikings traveled to Bison Country Friday night to take on the Bowlegs Bison for their second road game of the season. The night didn’t go Bowlegs way as the game ended early.
  • Why You Don’t Need All Day to Make the Best Smoked Ribs

    Why You Don’t Need All Day to Make the Best Smoked Ribs

    October 06, 2026 - 05:47 | By News Staff
    (StatePoint) If you’ve spent a full Saturday committed to the 3-2-1 method for ribs, you know the math: three hours of smoke, two hours wrapped, one hour to finish. But six hours is a long time to watch a smoker.

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    Seminole County Burn Ban Lifted

    A seven-week-old burn ban for Seminole County has been lifted. The Seminole Board of County Commissioners voted Monday to lift the ban, that was put into place Aug. 24 as drought conditions ravaged the entire state.

    Okla. Families to Benefit From New Federal Funding

    Oklahoma has received $9,514,404 in federal funding through the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) Program to continue providing voluntary home visiting programs that support parents and improve outcomes for families and young children.Nationwide, this represents the...

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    Parent’s Worst Fear is Recurring Nightmare

    Parent’s Worst Fear is Recurring Nightmare

    DEAR ABBY: My two youngest children have special needs. Both have the mentality of a 7- or 8-year-old. Today, my daughter (13) told the school counselor that her brother (15) has been touching her inappropriately. I feel like I’m reliving a nightmare. Six years ago, my oldest son touched her.
    When is a Crust of Bread Better Than a Steak?

    When is a Crust of Bread Better Than a Steak?

    Still getting the points across in Chapter of 17 of Proverbs, the Living Bible version seems a little more colorful, so I’m using this version today as I continue with wisdom from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. My few words are added in parenthesis.

    Obituaries

    Destine Haley

    Destine Haley

    Haley Destine Ann Marie Haley, age 25, of Seminole, Oklahoma, passed away on October 1, 2026. Destine is survived by her parents, William Haley and Ginger Haley, and her brother, Jason Lee Haley and grandmother, Peggy Haworth. She also leaves behind a cherished extended family.
    Donna Wallace

    Donna Wallace

    Wallace Seminole resident Donna Fay Wallace, 84, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 4, 2026, in Seminole. Donna was born July 12, 1942, in Seminole to King and Edna (Hodges) Presley.

    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. The menu includes Blue and Gold sausage,...

    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.

    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.