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Immune checkpoint inhibitors, which treat a number of cancers by protecting the immune system so it can attack tumor cells, sometimes cause serious cardiovascular problems. Just how much of a risk the drugs pose to the heart was not well understood until recently, when a hematologist- oncologist at the OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center published a study shedding light on the issue.
Read moreOklahoma ranchers are getting creative with alternative feedstuffs this fall because the drought has drastically reduced normal hay yields.
Read moreThe American Red Cross urges blood donors of all types and those who have never given before to book a time to give blood now and help keep the blood supply from dropping ahead of the holidays.
Read moreA thunderstorm barreled across the Seminole area Monday, bringing with it high winds and heavy rainfall.
Read moreIn this file photo, a local youngster explores the “Haunted Trail” on the Seminole State College campus. SSC will once again host the annual “Trick or Treat Trail” beginning at 5 p.m. this Thursday, Oct. 27. Stations will be set up along the walking trail surrounding the campus ponds, and SSC students and employees will be passing out candy. The event is free and open to the public. Children are encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes and visit the various stations. See page 2 for more information.
Read moreToday’s birthdays include J.W. Anson, Mark Bateman, Chasity Butler, April Carpenter, Broc Carter, Scottie Conger, Dr. Jim Cook, Keith Dinwiddie, Don Ellis, Timothy Emmitt, Kristi Hammond, Triver Hannah, Jay Harjo, Joyce Harris, Kenneth Hester, Sharon Jones, Tori Long, Letitia and Eddie Louie (twins), Andi McCoin, Sam McCracken, Carrie Miller, Robyn Neill, Tava Robbins, Mike Stone Sr, Jeffery Thomas, J.B. Trimble, Amie Waddell, Cindy Watson, Jordan Welch & Sharon Yargee.
Read moreOne person was killed in a shooting that occurred Sunday evening in Seminole County, according to Seminole Nation Lighthorse Police Captain Jeremiah Talamasey. The victim has been identified as Kim Switch. The suspect in the shooting is Switch’s husband, Douglas Switch, who has been charged with 1st degree murder.
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