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The Seminole basketball teams participated in the Stroud tournament this previous weekend. The boys entered at 4-5, while the girls came in 7-2.
Read moreOklahoma will join the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) in granting “under-the-hood” waivers to school bus drivers. On January 3, the FMCSA granted states permission to waive the engine compartment component of the pre-trip vehicle inspection skills testing requirement for applicants seeking the School bus (S) and Passenger (P) endorsements and the Intrastate only (K) restriction. Oklahoma will begin issuing the waiver on Monday, January 10 and will continue to do so through March 31, 2022.
Read moreDuring their regular January meeting, Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commissioners adopted a position statement in support of legislation that would provide the opportunity to the Commission to streamline and modernize the structure for hunting and fishing licenses in the state.
Read moreRep. Sean Roberts, R-Hominy, has announced today that he plans to file legislation that would allow any individual in Oklahoma to sue doctors who perform an abortion after conception. The legislation is similar to a portion of Texas’ Senate Bill 8 which went into effect on Sep. 8.
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The Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art will host its 2nd High School Juried Art Exhibition in March.
Read moreThe Boomer Seminole Duplicate Bridge Group met Tues. Jan. 4 . There were three tables in play, The winners were: 1 Place-Sharlene
Read moreNational Human Trafficking Awareness Day on January 11 raises awareness of the persistent issue of human trafficking. Though the entire month of January has already been recognized as National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, this day is specifically dedicated to awareness and prevention of the illegal practice. This holiday is also separate from the World Day Against Trafficking Persons, as established by the United Nations. Since the Senate established this day of observance in 2007, it has drawn massive public support from individual donations to government-organized events. The horrific injustice of human trafficking can affect people of any race and background, and on this day we are all called to fight human trafficking wherever it exists.
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DEAR ABBY: I am becoming more and more irritated with people. My fuse is short and I’m prone to bursts of anger. Today I watched another driver run a red light, and I proceeded to honk my horn, lower my window and give the guy my middle finger. (Yeah, I know it was risky, but I couldn’t resist the impulse.)
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