Supporters gathered at the Oklahoma History Center Tuesday morning to celebrate the filing of an initiative petition that proposes to reform and replace the state’s current closed primary election system with open primaries. In an open primary, all voters – regardless of party – would be able to vote in a single primary election in which all candidates appear on one ballot. The top two vote-getters move onto a general election.
Smoother Road Ahead
The Konawa Tigers traveled to Mangum Friday night for their first round of playoffs in Class A-II football.
ARLINGTON, Texas -- Texans coach DeMeco Ryans called running back Joe Mixon “a force” after his three-touchdown performance in Houston’s 34-10 win over the Dallas Cowboys on “Monday Night Football.”
Strother Announces Students of The Month
Santa Claus, hot cocoa, cookie decorating, and live holiday music await visitors at the kick-off for the Rose Rock Habitat for Humanity “Second Annual Gingerbread Village Celebration,” set to take place Dec. 6 at 6 p.m. on The Oval of the Oklahoma Baptist University campus.
The arrival of a baby is an exciting time for parents and siblings, but a new addition to the family also stretches the budget. According to the latest figures
Oklahoma has a long way to go to reach one of its major educational targets. The goal is to be ranked in the top 20 states on the National Assessment
A former bank president accused of misconduct with a minor girl has waived his right to a preliminary hearing and will be formally arraigned in January in Seminole County District Court.
The Oklahoma Department of Corrections Office of Inspector General announced Tuesday the arrest of Glenda Page, a correctional officer at Mack Alford Correctional Center in Stringtown, Okla., in connection with a contraband smuggling operation.
Supporters gathered at the Oklahoma History Center Tuesday morning to celebrate the filing of an initiative petition that proposes to reform and replace the state’s current closed primary election system with open primaries. In an open primary, all voters – regardless of party – would be able to vote in a single primary election in which all candidates appear on one ballot. The top two vote-getters move onto a general election.
Smoother Road Ahead
The Konawa Tigers traveled to Mangum Friday night for their first round of playoffs in Class A-II football.
ARLINGTON, Texas -- Texans coach DeMeco Ryans called running back Joe Mixon “a force” after his three-touchdown performance in Houston’s 34-10 win over the Dallas Cowboys on “Monday Night Football.”
ESPN - You can debate whether Jake Paul is a “real” boxer, but what is not debatable is that the 27-year-old is now the biggest draw in boxing. Paul’s unanimous decision victory over Mike Tyson at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, ended up being a massive success with a record-breaking gate.
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — After watching quarterback Josh Allen bounce off two Kansas City Chiefs defenders before crossing the goal line on a 26-yard run, Bills receiver Khalil Shakir joined the rest of the packed Buffalo stadium by screaming at the top of his lungs.
DEAR ABBY: I’ve been living with someone for four years. When we started living together, his son “Byron” was incarcerated. Byron is 33 and has been in trouble since he was 15. His dad keeps bailing him out. I used two of my credit cards to help raise the $11,000 bail to get him out of jail. In exchange, Byron agreed to put on a new roof for us and help around the house.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Miller Joy Louise Miller age 79, passed away Saturday, November 16, 2024 at her home in Wewoka, Oklahoma. She was born January 28, 1945 in Cromwell, Oklahoma to Ben Harjo and Edith (Roger) Harjo. She married Lewis Miller in 1965.
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Williams Selah Rae Williams, Seminole resident, passed away on Saturday, November 16, 2024 in Shawnee, at the age of 89. Selah was born on March 20, 1935 in Bearden, OK what was once called the Red Mound area to Richard H. Williams and Minnie Pearl (Rae) Williams. Selah married Nola William in October 1972 in Holdenville, OK. She passed away on June 4, 2011.
Wood Seminole resident, Betty Louise Wood, 87, passed away Sunday, November 17, 2024, at her home.
Walker Frankie Gene Walker Jr., age 69, resident of Konawa, Oklahoma passed away in his home on November 11, 2024 at 3:30 am. Frankie was born on August 11, 1955 in Seminole, Oklahoma to Frankie Gene Walker Sr. and Betty Lou (Stacy) Walker. He was the oldest of five children. Frankie was a 1973 graduate of Konawa High School.
Meek Johnny “John” Ray Meek, Seminole, OK resident, passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at his home at the age of 80. John was born on June 15, 1944 in Seminole to Virgil Johnny Meek and Agnes Florene (Pixley) Meek. He grew up in Seminole and spent most of his life in this area.
