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    Seminole Firefighters donned rappelling gear and descended into a trench recently in a special training exercise in which they practiced removing an unresponsive patient from a compromising situation. —Photo courtesy Seminole Firefighters Assoc.

    Tricky Training

    Seminole Firefighters donned rappelling gear and descended into a trench recently in a special training exercise in which they practiced removing an unresponsive patient from a compromising situation.

    Today In Seminole County

    Today’s birthdays include Aaron Adams, Jim Brauning, Kyle Britt, Sonya Bull, Jalena Carr, Michael Garbutt, Jeanne Gosa, Wyatt Gray, Stephanie Haney, Adnres Heard, Anthony Hill, Ryan Hoselton, Edna Johnson, Chris Landreth, Zachary Martinez, Betty McCormick, Myrna Merritt, Gladys Mullen, Jimmy...

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    Bob Simmons

    The Legacy of Bob Simmons Lives On

    OKLAHOMA STATE - Oklahoma State and the Big 12 Conference lost a groundbreaking figure on Tuesday with the passing of former Cowboy head football coach Bob Simmons. Simmons was introduced as OSU’s 20th head coach on Dec.

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    Laura Michelle Potter

    Laura Michelle Potter

    Laura Michelle Potter, beloved daughter of Mitchell and Darlene (Atwell) Potter, joined her heavenly family on Thursday, June 11, 2026 at St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma.Laura was born on November 29, 1983 in Ada, Oklahoma. She graduated from Wewoka High School 2002.
    Coach Ray “Butch” Wesley Rawls Jr.

    Coach Ray “Butch” Wesley Rawls Jr.

    Rawls, Jr. Coach Ray “Butch” Wesley Rawls Jr. passed away June 11, 2026 at his home in Holdenville, Oklahoma at the age of 71. Butch was born August 27th, 1954 in Shawnee, Oklahoma to Ray Wesley Rawls Sr. and Lena Dora (Richardson) Rawls. Butch graduated from Lamont High School in 1972.

    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.