News

    Correction

    The story about the upcoming Melvin Moran Open Golf Tournament that appeared in our Aug. 30 weekend edition contained an incorrect phone number.

    Sports

    Thunder Announces Expanded 2026-27 Local Broadcast and Streaming Plans

    Thunder Announces Expanded 2026-27 Local Broadcast and Streaming Plans

    OKLAHOMA CITY, Thursday, August 27, 2026— The Oklahoma City Thunder today announced the Thunder Gameday Network, a new and expanded collection of viewing options to provide fans with multiple ways to watch Thunder games throughout Oklahoma and the team’s regional viewing area during the 2026-27...

    Columns

    Oldest Sibling Needs Help With Widowed Mom

    Oldest Sibling Needs Help With Widowed Mom

    DEAR ABBY: My father passed away three months ago, leaving my mom alone for the first time in her life. She lives nearby, so my wife and I have been doing what we can. We have her over several times a week, and we visit and call to check in often.
    …And Then What Happened?

    …And Then What Happened?

    Through the past 30-40 years I’ve been involved in nursing home ministries. I’ve sat at bedsides and listened as residents reminisced about their lives. Many don’t get visitors and feel like they don’t matter to anyone anymore. Just a few minutes would brighten their day.

    Obituaries

    Virginia Litterell

    Virginia Litterell

    Litterell Virginia “Jean” (Graham) Litterell, age 89 and a resident of Oklahoma City passed away August 27, 2026 at her home under Interim Hospice Care and surrounded by her loving family. A graveside service is scheduled for 10:00 a.m.
    Pamela Garrett

    Pamela Garrett

    Pamela Sue Revas Garrett, 68, of Mayflower Arkansas passed away peacefully on August 21, 2026 in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Born on November 20, 1957 in Topeka, Kansas, Pam was the beloved daughter of Tom and Bessie Revas. She served her country in the Army Reserves as a surgical technician.

    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.