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    USMNT Beats Bosnia-Herzegovina

    1 hour ago | By News Staff
    SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- First, the good news: The United States men’s national team beat Bosnia- Herzegovina 2-0 in the World Cup round of 32 Wednesday night. Now, the problematic: If the Americans are going to continue advancing, they will have to do it without their top goal scorer.
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    NFL Celebrates 250th Anniversary of United States of America

    1 hour ago | By News Staff
    NFL - In 2026, the NFL will participate in the nationwide recognition of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
  • Seminole native Mylan Childers is shown pitching for the University of Central Oklahoma Bronchos. Childers has transferred to New Mexico State University in Las Cruces. (Courtesy photo)

    Childers Transfers to New Mexico State University

    1 hour ago | By Staff Report
    Seminole native Mylan Childers has officially announced his transfer to New Mexico State University, where he will continue his collegiate baseball career at the NCAA Division I level. This marks the first time in over 10 years that a Seminole athlete has signed on to play Division I sports.
  • Pictured is the Splashpad located in the Seminole Municipal Park. The water attraction was struck by vandalism early some time Thursday morning, but city crews rallied to get it back open quickly. The splashpad was already scheduled to be closed all day Saturday, July 4 so the fireworks display could be set up. (Staff photo by Andy Wilson)

    City Crews Rally to Reopen Splashpad After Vandalism

    1 hour ago | By Ken Childers Editor
    An apparent act of vandalism resulted in significant damage to the Seminole Splashpad, but crews were able to get the cooldown spot back up and running quickly. City Manager Steve Saxon reported that the incident occurred between midnight and 6 a.m. on Thursday, July 2.
  • USS Richard M. McCool, Jr. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Sophie A. Pinkham)

    USS Richard M. McCool Jr. Sailors to Visit Oklahoma

    1 hour ago | By News Release
    Sailors from USS Richard M. McCool Jr. (LPD 29) are slated to visit Oklahoma City and Tishomingo, Oklahoma, and the surrounding areas to honor the ship’s namesake connection to the region from July 2-7.

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    Seminole native Mylan Childers is shown pitching for the University of Central Oklahoma Bronchos. Childers has transferred to New Mexico State University in Las Cruces. (Courtesy photo)

    Childers Transfers to New Mexico State University

    Seminole native Mylan Childers has officially announced his transfer to New Mexico State University, where he will continue his collegiate baseball career at the NCAA Division I level. This marks the first time in over 10 years that a Seminole athlete has signed on to play Division I sports.

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    Free Fireworks Display at Your House?

    with Dr. Andy Bowman and Renie Bowman Fireworks at home on the fourth of July? Almost a given in a large percentage of American homes on that day. If you think that getting fireworks from your local roadside seller is just too expensive?

    Is God Dead? Evolution And The Second Law (Ty B. Kerley)

    In the field of science, a “law” is a statement concerning some behavior or phenomenon in nature that has been repeatedly observed, and its conclusion is strongly supported by rigorous experimentation. The law of gravity is one such law that most people are familiar with.

    Obituaries

    Franklin Dean “Frank” Carpenter

    Franklin Dean “Frank” Carpenter

    Carpenter Seminole resident Franklin Dean “Frank” Carpenter, 78, passed away Friday, June 26, 2026, in Midwest City, Oklahoma. Frank was born November 9, 1947, in the Riverbend community south of Konawa.
    James “Bill” William Butler

    James Butler

    James “Bill” William Butler passed away Monday, June 29, 2026 in Shawnee, Oklahoma at the age of 84. He was born February 8, 1942 in Southwest City, Missouri to John Elisha Butler and Clair Mae (Fields) Butler. He married Sharon Ann Smith on May 26, 1962 in Grove, Oklahoma.

    This Week In Seminole County

    Monday-Friday⮚Heritage House Nutrition Center 210 College, Seminole. Now open for dine-in.-Saturday⮚America 250 Block Party sponsored by the Seminole Arts Council in downtown Seminole 5-9 p.m.⮚ Seminole Masonic Lodge monthly breakfast 7 – 2 p.m.

    Seminole Joins in 250th Birthday Celebration

    There will be plenty to do in Seminole this Saturday as the nation celebrates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.To start the day, the Masonic Lodge (1515 W. Wrangler Blvd.) will hold its monthly breakfast at 7 a.m.

    OU Launches Sovereign Policy Intensive For Tribal Leaders

    The Native Nations Center for Tribal Policy Research at the University of Oklahoma will launch its first Sovereign Policy Intensive in September, a new program designed for elected tribal officials that focuses on understanding broadly relevant federal systems grounded in departmental structures,...

    This Week In Seminole County

    Monday-Friday⮚Heritage House Nutrition Center 210 College, Seminole. Now open for dine-in.-Saturday⮚Early voting 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Seminole County Election Board, 200 S. Brown in Wewoka-Tuesday⮚Election Day. Polls open 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.

    This Week In Seminole County

    Monday-Friday⮚Heritage House Nutrition Center 210 College, Seminole. Now open for dine-in.-Monday⮚Graband go meal distribution 9 a.m. – noon at the Seminole Public Schools Administration building at 600 W. Strother (next scheduled event is Thursday, June 11)⮚ Butner Summer Pride 8 a.m. – 10 a.m.

    Task Force Raids Two Illegal Pot Grows in Prague

    Attorney General Gentner Drummond’s Organized Crime Task Force raided two illegal marijuana grow operations near Seminole County last week. According to a news release, on Wednesday, May 6 agents raided Benson Kush and Grand Growth, both in Prague.