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    Oklahoma Senator Seeks to do Away With Death Penalty

    State Sen. Nikki Nice, D-Oklahoma City, joined the Oklahoma Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty (OK-CADP) on Thursday in commemorating World Day Against the Death Penalty, a global call to end capital punishment and promote a more just and humane criminal justice system.

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    Student Eager To Move Despite Mental Health Struggles

    Student Eager To Move Despite Mental Health Struggles

    DEAR ABBY: I’m 34 years old and have been diagnosed with schizoaffective bipolar disorder. I have been in treatment for years with a psychiatrist and a therapist, and I take my medication daily as instructed. I do not drink or use drugs.

    Home Country by Slim Randles

    Mostly, I put the blame for it squarely on the sneaky shoulders of law students. Who else studies Latin? Who else has the need to study Latin? I personally come from a long line of honest lawyers. Two of them. Father and grandfather.

    Obituaries

    Pauline Elkins

    Pauline Elkins

    Elkins Pauline Marie Elkins (born Reynolds) , a longtime resident of Seminole, passed peacefully from this life on October 6, 2026, at the age of 93. Her son was by her side. Pauline was born on St. Patrick’s Day in 1933, to Lewis Reynolds and Ruby (Stephens) Reynolds.
    RJ Thompson

    RJ Thompson

    Thompson RJ Thompson, age 90 and a resident of Sasakwa, Oklahoma passed away October 7, 2026 at his home. A graveside service is scheduled for 11 a.m. Monday, October 12, 2026 at Cross Roads Cemetery near Sasakwa under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home of Konawa, Oklahoma.

    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.