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May sales tax receipts were down slightly from one year ago for the City of Seminole but use tax revenue was up significantly, the Oklahoma Tax Commission (OTC) reported this week. According to the OTC, the city received a sales tax distribution this month of $469,655.

Lewis Johnson, the newly elected Chief of the Seminole Nation, released a statement on Tuesday expressing his gratitude to those who voted for him and called on the current leadership to schedule a meeting to discuss American Rescue Act Funds the Nation has received.

The Muscogee (Creek) Nation, which encompasses portions of Seminole County, declared July 9 as “Muscogee Nation Sovereignty Day.” The date marks the one-year anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision, McGirt v.

Oklahoma music legend Byron Berline passed away on Saturday, July 10. Although he was a Bluegrass fiddle master, his talent knew no bounds. He played with almost every rock legend short of Elvis or the Beatles.

Ryan Walters today announced his campaign for Oklahoma State Superintendent. Walters currently serves as the Secretary for Public Instruction. “I am thrilled to announce my campaign for Oklahoma Superintendent of Public Instruction.

With a new grant from the National Institutes of Health, an Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation scientist is zeroing in on an understudied set of genes believed to be involved in developmental disorders. OMRF scientist Gaurav Varshney, Ph.D.

Preparations are underway for the 2021 Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy’s Heroes Ball, at which we honor the state’s heroes for children. This year’s event will be expanded to two in-person locations and a virtual option for those who wish to enjoy the event remotely.

Extreme weather is seldom fun for anyone. Although people often have the means to escape inclement weather, animals are at the mercy of their caregivers. Protecting animals during extreme weather is not restricted to domesticated pets.

Rep. Mickey Dollens, D-OKC, announced Tuesday his plan to help Oklahoma families manage the rising costs of child care.

Beginning Aug. 1, Oklahoma 4-H Youth Development families will see a fresh new web presence when they are going through the enrollment process. Oklahoma 4-H is moving to a new software called ZSuite in order to manage all online enrollment for both members and volunteers.