latest
More than 30 million Americans have lost their jobs so far this year. The COVID-19 virus is still a threat and the economy will take time to recover. Things may seem scary or bleak right now, but members of the Oklahoma Society of Certified Public Accountants have tips to help you minimize the financial damage and prepare for a new position and opportunities.
Read moreHay fever season can turn allergy sufferers into plant haters. While it is true that many flowers, especially those in the Aster (Asteraceae) family and those that are pollinated by the wind, can bring on an onslaught of symptoms, there are still many, many flowers that should not cause you any sniffles.
Read moreRecent social media posts by the Seminole Firefighters Association Local 2581, the firefighter’s union at the Seminole Fire Department (SFD), have sparked interest around Seminole and with city officials. Multiple posts dating back to May 19 appeared on the Seminole Firefighters Association (SFFA) Facebook page detailing a shortage of available units.
Read moreThe award-winning Red Earth Festival, recognized as one of America’s top art festivals, has been rescheduled to Labor Day Weekend, September 5-6, at the Grand Casino Hotel & Resort located minutes east of Oklahoma City on I-40 near Shawnee. During the first weekend of September, Oklahoma City will be the center of western and Native art and culture as people gather to celebrate the Native cultures that make Oklahoma unique.
Read more
Jessica Hinton (left) and Kelsey Morrell (right) hosted a Black Lives Matter protest in Seminole Saturday evening with over 50 participants. For more photos from the event, please see Page 4. Staff Photo by Heather Scheller
Read moreOn Saturday, June 5, the people of Seminole took part in the Black Lives Matter protests currently sweeping the United States. The protest was organized by Jessica Hinton, who works for the special education department in Holdenville, and Kelsey Morrell, who works for the Seminole Nation as well as Wewoka Public Schools. The demonstration had a great turnout of around 50 to 60 people, which exceeded the expectations of the organizers.
Read moreStudents taking the ACT this summer will see some changes to the way the test is administered in an effort to minimize the spread of COVID-19. Seminole State College (SSC) is hosting ACT testing dates on June 13 and July 18, and additional safety measures will be in place for both days.
Read more