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Dr. Ken Hada, an English professor at East Central University, has just published his ninth collection of original poetry titled Contour Feathers. Hada is a well-known and award-winning poet, particu larly on the Southern Plains, and has been publishing his collected poetry in book form since 2008.

County Today Birthdays Wayne Clifton, Kathy Downey, Teddy Eberle, Liz Gunter, Polly Hailey, Isaac Harjo, Robert Harjo, Earl Jim, Brittany Johnson, Brandi Jones, Roxy Lofton, Gary Mainord, Vicki McAnally, Joshua Norman, Russell Patterson Sr.

The Seminole Fire Department was joined by a large number of firefighters from surrounding counties as they battled a wildfire in an area southwest of Cromwell that began on Sunday. The fire stretched east and north from the corner of EW1180 and NS3630.

A Wewoka man is facing multiple charges after being stopped as a potential trespassing suspect.

The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) encourages all Oklahomans to get the flu shot as soon as they are able this flu season, with children being a high priority population.

Cory Crabtree (holding plaque) was presented with the Cecil Sullivan Distinguished Band Alumni award Friday night during the Seminole Chieftain Homecoming game. Crabtree was joined on field by his son, Gavin, daughter, Olivia and his wife, Kim.

A new $1.16 million grant over three years will help ensure expanded health instruction for pre-K through 12th grade students and provide enhanced training for health teachers in Oklahoma public schools.

On Thursday, I held an interim study before the House Technology Committee to consider opportunities to advance educational achievement for children and adults through online and distance learning.

In the face of rising cases across the state, Oklahoma Blood Institute is relaunching its COVID-19 antibody testing program. The test will provide donors an additional piece of health information, similar to the existing health screenings typically provided to all donors.

Oklahoma gas prices are unchanged in the past week, averaging $2.84/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 2,294 stations in Oklahoma. Gas prices in Oklahoma are 1.2 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand $1.00/g higher than a year ago.