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Sooners Shut Out Crimson Tide in First Round of World Series
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OK Companies Help Restore Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool
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New Oklahoma National Guard Museum Opens to Public
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News
New Oklahoma National Guard Museum Opens to Public
Decades of military history officially transitioned into a new era as the Oklahoma National Guard hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 11 for its newly constructed museum, marking the culmination of a multi-year effort to preserve and expand the legacy of Oklahoma’s Citizen-Soldiers and Airmen.
Sports
Knicks Bring Championship Back to New York After 53 Years
SAN ANTONIO — As if a 53-year wait wasn’t long enough, the New York Knicks needed to be the conqueror of comebacks before they could again be kings of the NBA.
Missions accomplished.
Winning Start for USA in World Cup
ESPN – The U.S. men’s national team couldn’t have asked for a better start to its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign. Its 4-1 defeat of Paraguay on Friday has it on top of a highly competitive Group D with a plus-3 goal differential.
Columns
Additional Invitation Upsets Birthday Girl
DEAR ABBY: I invited a friend, “Sybil,” to dinner at a fine dining, special occasion restaurant to celebrate her birthday. About a month before, I called to say I had also asked someone else to join us, as it was also her birthday.
It’s All About Location, Location , Location
Think you have found your absolutely perfect dream home? Better make certain that amazing home you’ve found isn’t situated near the local garbage dump.
Obituaries
Laura Michelle Potter
Laura Michelle Potter, beloved daughter of Mitchell and Darlene (Atwell) Potter, joined her heavenly family on Thursday, June 11, 2026 at St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma.Laura was born on November 29, 1983 in Ada, Oklahoma. She graduated from Wewoka High School 2002.
Coach Ray “Butch” Wesley Rawls Jr.
Rawls, Jr. Coach Ray “Butch” Wesley Rawls Jr. passed away June 11, 2026 at his home in Holdenville, Oklahoma at the age of 71.
Butch was born August 27th, 1954 in Shawnee, Oklahoma to Ray Wesley Rawls Sr. and Lena Dora (Richardson) Rawls. Butch graduated from Lamont High School in 1972.
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.
Red Cross Urges Safety As Waterplay Season Begins
May is National Water Safety Month, and many families will soon be enjoying activities around pools, lakes or rivers.
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.
Strother Lady Yellowjackets Fall to Stroud on Senior Night at Home
The Strother Lady Yellowjackets hosted the Stroud Lady Tigers for the Senior Night softball game Monday.
Strother honored three of their seniors after the game. Seniors that were honored were Geneva Reynolds, Stevie Hogue and Emilie Echelle.
