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Wednesday, September 30, United States Attorney General William Barr met with leaders of the Cherokee Nation and federal prosecutors in Tahlequah to discuss future proceedings following the Supreme Court’s decision in McGirt v. Oklahoma. The landmark ruling, which was decided July 9, 2020, established the Muscogee (Creek) Nation’s authority over a large portion of land in eastern Oklahoma, and granted jurisdiction to either tribal or federal (not state) authorities regarding crimes involving Native Americans. It has also been assumed to have set a precedent for the rest of the Five Tribes (the Seminole, Cherokee, Chickasaw, and Choctaw Nations, respectively).
Read moreHigh school seniors and current college students looking for federal and state financial aid to attend college next fall should complete the 2021-22 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible.
Read moreSeminole State College Campus Activities hosted its “Funny Mask” giveaway event on September 30. Residential Life and Student Activities Coordinator Melinda Sims and campus resident assistants passed out free face coverings with a myriad of designs to students outside of the E.T. Dunlap Student Union. Resident assistants (back row l-r) Ezra Ketilsson, of Depew; Braden Melson, of Chandler; Sunny Middleton, of Yukon; (front row l-r) Amanda Flores, of Wellston; Amanda Wayland, of Wetumka; Kaitlyn Matlock, of Lexington; Rayanna Johnson, of Shawnee, helped with the event.
Read moreNFL - After both the Cleveland Browns and Dallas Cowboys experienced offensive misfires in their season openers, they’ve both piled up point over their last two contests.
Read moreStudent Support Services and STEM Student Support Services sponsored an outdoor Pictionary event for SSC students, faculty and staff on Sept. 29.
Read moreAs of this advisory, there are 88,369 cases of COVID-19 in Oklahoma.
Read moreThe Trump Administration today announced that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $733,000 to help improve essential public services in rural Oklahoma.
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