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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.
Read moreA Wewoka man is facing multiple charges after being stopped as a potential trespassing suspect.
Read moreThe 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. The CDC’s Vaccines for Children (VFC) program supplies flu shots at no cost to Oklahoma children age 18 and under who are uninsured, underinsured, on Medicaid (SoonerCare), or American Indian/Alaska Native.
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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. Also pictured (far right) is Jill Reynolds, daughter of the late Cecil Sullivan. —Staff Photo by Jaxon Smith
Read moreA 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. The initiatives are made possible by a partnership between of the Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) and the Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET).
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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.
Read moreIn 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.
Read moreOklahoma 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.
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