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Seminole’s new water tower is going up. It is located north of the new Towne Center Development along Highway 9, near Seminole State College and Seminole High School. Congresswoman Stephanie Bice helped secure funding for the project.

The Oklahoma Senate on Tuesday unanimously passed legislation from Sen. Grant Green, whose district includes Seminole County, to protect Oklahomans from higher utility costs as a result of the growing number of data centers across the state.

Wednesday AfternoonSeminole High School was placed on lockdown early yesterday afternoon, only about 24 hours after being evacuated for a bomb threat.During the noon hour Wednesday, April 29, school officials notified parents and guardians of students that a lockdown was in effect at the school.

Gov. Kevin Stitt has appointed Haley Coates and David Hooten to serve as members of the Seminole State College Board of Regents. Their appointments were presented by Sen. Grant Green and confirmed by the Oklahoma State Senate Education Committee at the State Capitol on April 28.

Seminole residents Haley Coates and David Hooten have been appointed by Governor Kevin Stitt to serve as members of the Seminole State College Board of Regents.

Erik Watts’ family connection to his Chickasaw heritage, oddly enough, traces to the Soviet Union’s invasion of Estonia June 17, 1940. This eventually resulted in Erik’s mother, Ene, seeking a new home in the United States.

Welcoming a new cat into the family is a milestone that can be exciting for adults and children alike. But relocating to a new abode can trigger a sensory overload for a new feline friend. Companion animals thrive on routine and can be territorial creatures.

The Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics (ODAA) marked a productive first quarter in 2026, completing critical infrastructure projects aimed at enhancing safety, storage and service capabilities across the state’s airport system.

WEWOKA- Seminole County Assessor Paul Mathews was named in an accusation returned by a grand jury here this morning seeking to remove him from office for “willful maladministration.” The grand jury also issued five indictments against Mathews accusing him of signing false travel claims.

The Strother Middle School Student of the Months are Payton Nadeau (left) and Zackary Burris (right). The High School Students are Adrienne Hagy (below left) and Tyler Corona.