OKLAHOMA CITY — Down seven points with four minutes to go, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander knew the gravity of the situation. He scanned his closet to find his Superman cape. If he wanted to avoid a doomsday scenario of an upset at this juncture of the year, he had to do it all by himself.
The undefeated Varnum Whippet hosted the (5-5) Sasakwa Vikings Monday afternoon in a lopsided matchup that ended in a shutout.
District Attorney Erik Johnson announced that Joshua Draper, 42, of Hughes County, was found guilty Friday, March 27 following a jury trial presided over by Associate District Judge Trisha Smith. Draper was convicted on multiple charges stemming from violent incidents that occurred on August 3, 2025.
The Varnum Whippets traveled to Yellowjacket territory Friday to take on Strother in some baseball action.
Kids love to play, and moms and dads know that watching children have fun is one of the true joys of parenting. Play time might be all about fun for youngsters, but it's also vital to their development. A recently reaffirmed clinical report from the American Academy of Pediatrics originally released in 2018 noted that developmentally appropriate play promoted social-emotional, cognitive, language, and self-regulation skills in children's brains. The authors of the report noted that play promotes executive function, allowing children to pursue goals and ignore distractions.
A local nonprofit was one of three organizations to receive a grant through Canadian Valley Electric Cooperative’s (CVEC) Sharing Success program.
Congresswoman Stephanie Bice, whose District includes Seminole County, picked up a challenger for her office on the first day of candidate filing. Jena Nelson officially filed her candidacy yesterday for the congressional seat, which expires Jan. 3, 2027.
East Central University (ECU) alumnus and former Seminole Band Director Steve Johnson is set to be honored at ECU’s Evening of Honors and Recognition May 1. The event will take place at 6 p.m. in the ECU Foundation Hall, located inside the Chickasaw Business & Conference Center.
Congresswoman Stephanie Bice, whose District includes Seminole County, picked up a challenger for her office on the first day of candidate filing. Jena Nelson officially filed her candidacy yesterday for the congressional seat, which expires Jan. 3, 2027.
Attorney General Gentner Drummond’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU) wrapped up investigations this week in 10 counties across Oklahoma, resulting in 10 arrests, two surrenders, 10 criminal cases and one civil action. More than $1.5 million in restitution and fines was identified in the collective enforcements.
In recognition of National Child Abuse Prevention Month, District Attorney Erik Johnson announced the launch of a specialized Crimes Against Children (CAC) Task Force, a multiagency initiative designed to aggressively investigate, prevent, and prosecute child abuse, neglect, and exploitation across Pontotoc, Seminole, and Hughes Counties.
—SSC Photo Seminole State College baseball players Andrew Taber of Bethany (left) and Ethan Rich of Prague cheer on Alex Tilley of Seminole as he rounds third base in A League of Their Own’s home opener March 30 at the Brian Crawford Memorial Sports Complex. Also pictured is Holli Daniels, A League of Their Own Director. The co-ed softball league provides individuals with cognitive or physical disabilities the opportunity to play baseball. The league will continue play through the end of May with doubleheaders on Monday evenings.
Bill Anderson Sports Editor Konawa held their Annual Track and Field Invitational Tuesday with approximately 17 High Schools participating.
OKLAHOMA CITY — Down seven points with four minutes to go, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander knew the gravity of the situation. He scanned his closet to find his Superman cape. If he wanted to avoid a doomsday scenario of an upset at this juncture of the year, he had to do it all by himself.
The Seminole State Trojans hosted the Rose State Raiders Saturday in a baseball double header and swept the 3-game series.
The undefeated Varnum Whippet hosted the (5-5) Sasakwa Vikings Monday afternoon in a lopsided matchup that ended in a shutout.
DEARABBY: My wife and I are disgusted by something we (and our grandson) have never before encountered. Our ex-daughterin- law of 10 years recently told our 16-year-old grandson she kicked her latest boyfriend out because he would not have sex with her. Our grandson was very upset (as were we). Isn’t this considered some sort of abuse? Our grandson and his brother haven’t lived with their mother for the last five years because they were tired of her smoking, drinking and revolving door of boyfriends. They live happily with their father and have little to do with their mother. -- DISGUSTED IN COLORADO DEAR DISGUSTED: Your grandson is a teenager; he isn’t 8. That his mother would say what she did to him is surprising, but it wasn’t “abuse.” Could she have been tipsy when she said it? Fortunately, your grandson no longer lives under her roof and has a father with better judgment. Count your blessings and let this pass. ** DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend carries his keys and several metal accessories on a carabiner, which is always clipped to his belt loop. He lives in my home and is a frequent passenger in my car. I have noticed that his key clip and other items are damaging the paint on my car and door frames at the house as he exits and enters. I have asked him to please remove the clip or make another arrangement for his keys, and although he says he’s “working on the problem,” nothing changes. I’m ready to refuse entry to this key monster. Advice? DINGED IN OHIO DEAR DINGED: Only this. It seems that your irresponsible boyfriend lacks respect for other people’s property or he would have dealt with this promptly. Estimate the cost of refinishing your car and door frames, and then offer him the opportunity to settle up what he owes you, or tell him it’s time to move. ** DEAR ABBY: One of our co-workers doesn’t want to a closer friend even though at work we say we love each other. We want to take the friendship to a deeper level, but she hesitates when we try to hang out outside of work. She has a mansion that many people in our office have seen, but she hasn’t invited us over. She’ll only go to the movies with us. We are worried it is because, in a movie theater, we can’t talk to her. Are we getting mixed messages or coming on too strong? -- GIRLS AT WORK IN MICHIGAN DEAR GIRLS: You are coming on way too strong. There are work relationships and personal relationships. They are not always interchangeable. The woman may “love” working with you. But to assume that it’s OK to pressure her into inviting you to her home or to be grilled about her personal life is wrong. You may mean well, but you girls need to accept the relationship as it is.
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Seminole native Joseph Hinex III passed away on March 18, 2026.
Judith Kay Wills, a resident of Broken Bow, Oklahoma, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, in Broken Bow at the age of 81.
Conger Earlsboro, OK resident David Lynn Conger passed away on Friday, March 27, 2026 at the age of 71.
Beasley Seminole, OK resident Bobby “Bob” Joe Beasley passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2026 in Seminole at the age of 97. Bob was born on June 25, 1928 in Russellville, AR to Rueben Thomas and Birthel (Hood) Beasley. He attended Bowlegs High School and then served in the United States Army during WWII. While in Germany he met the love of his life and his bride, Connie (Stienmetz) Beasley. Bob was a devoted OU fan. He enjoyed working outside and gardening, playing golf, and sailing in his sailboat with friends and family at Lake Hefner. Bob was a member of First Baptist Church Seminole. He took great joy in volunteering as a Boy Scout Leader.
