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The City of Seminole saw healthy gains in both local sales tax receipts and use tax revenue with the January distribution from the Oklahoma Tax Commission (OTC).
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Students returned to the Seminole State College campus on Monday, and the halls were once again buzzing with excitement as the spring semester got underway. Several new faces were spotted on campus. Enrollment remains open through this Friday, Jan. 14. To learn more, prospective students may contact the Admissions Office at 405- 382-9230 or admissions@sscok.edu. —Courtesy Photo
Read moreThe United States Supreme Court ruled Monday that the McGirt decision is not retroactive, a ruling Oklahoma Attorney General John O’Connor declared a major victory for the state.
Read moreThe American Red Cross announced Tuesday they are facing a national blood crisis, stating it is their worst blood shortage in more than a decade. Dangerously low blood supply levels are posing a concerning risk to patient care and forcing doctors to make difficult decisions about who receives blood transfusions and who will need to wait until more products become available.
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Oklahoma fifth-grade teachers are invited to register their classes for Virtual Colonial Days, a series of early American history webinars presented by the Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence. Teachers can register online through Jan. 14 at www.ofe.org.
Read moreIn its most basic sense, a blended family is one where the parents have children from previous relationships but all the members come together as one unit. However, as blended families become increasingly common, the definition of a blended family is changing. Understanding the basics of a blended family can be essential for ensuring your family can embrace its strengths and work through its differences.
Read moreSen. George Burns has filed Senate Bill 1167, the “Every Mother Matters Act,” also known as EMMA. The legislation is aimed at ensuring that any woman seeking an abortion is given access to resources and programs she may not realize are available. Burns, R-Pollard, said the goal is to give women the support they need to choose life, instead of abortion.
Read moreMonday, Sen. Nathan Dahm, R-Broken Arrow, filed Senate Bill 1226 to prohibit illegal alien anchor babies from receiving citizenship in Oklahoma.
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