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Konawa is doing its part in celebrating the 250th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence with a community wide celebration this Saturday, July 4.The day kicks off with a Mushball tournament at 9 a.m. in Veterans Park, followed by a fish fry from 10: 30 a.m. – 2 p.m.

About 25 miles east of downtown Tulsa, Inola bills itself as the Hay Capital of the World.But a proposed $4 billion aluminum smelter would give Inola a new superlative: home of the largest economic development project in Oklahoma history.The smelter has backing from President Donald Trump, Gov.

Gary Burgess, a Corporal with the Seminole Fire Department, was recently recognized by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians for achieving 20 consecutive years of National EMS Certification and Accreditation. This distinction is an honor held by few EMS professionals.

Erin Dyer Thompson, co-publisher of the El Reno Tribune, officially became president of the Oklahoma Press Association on July 1, beginning a one-year term leading the state’s newspaper and online news media organization.

Scott Wood took his oath of office as Lt. Governor of the Chickasaw Nation Friday, June 26. He succeeds former Lt. Governor Chris Anoatubby, who was sworn in as Governor after 10 consecutive term Governor Emeritus Bill Anoatubby resigned the office effective June 26.

FRIDAY, JULY 3, 2026 Today is the 184th day of 2026 and the 13th day of summer.TODAY’S HISTORY: In 1775, George Washington assumed command of the Continental Army.In 844, the last two con firmed great auk specimens were killed on the island of Eldey, off the coast of Iceland.

The Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association has announced the inaugural Ranch Run For Kids 5K and Fun Run, a new event benefiting the Oklahoma Children’s Health Foundation and expanding the impact of the 42nd Annual OCA Ranch Rodeo. Scheduled for 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, Aug.

From The Files of The Seminole Producer Old-fashioned Yankee Doodie Dandy Fourth of July celebrations may be out of style, but to many Americans the hoopla marking their country’s 200th birthday is pretty wonderful.

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins on Tuesday announced the Strengthening Processing for U.S. Ranchers (SPUR) Program that will provide temporary support for eligible beef processing establishments. Under SPUR, the U.S.

Just days after its board approved a flat budget with no provider cuts for the new fiscal year, the Oklahoma Health Care Authority told the federal government it plans to cut more than $200 million in payments to state hospitals under the state’s Medicaid program.