The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education voted Thursday to request an additional investment in public higher education to support student success, workforce needs alignment, and system efficiency initiatives.
Seminole State College Assistant Professor of Computer Science Alecia Bailey served on a panel about developing and strengthening cybersecurity education during the 2026 AISES National Conference, held Oct. 15-17 at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon.
A Seminole woman is being honored by a national organization for her efforts to make the community a better place.Tracy Jacomo, whose volunteerism includes heading up a local food pantry, has been named as one of three finalists for the AARP Oklahoma Andrus Award for Community Service, the...
The Seminole Chieftains hosted the Lone Grove Longhorns Friday night for their Senior Night game.
The seniors and their parents were honored before the game kicked off.
U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Oklahoma State Director Zachary Swartz announced last week that the Trump Administration provided $97,000 in funding to purchase equipment and a vehicle for Wewoka and New Lima Public Schools.
SOONER WIRE - The defense again won the day for the Oklahoma Sooners in their 23-15 win over the Mississippi State Bulldogs on Saturday, but the offense put together one of their best performances of the season as well.
Bill Anderson Sports Editor The Sasakwa Vikings traveled to Midway for their third road game of the season. The Vikings were 1-1 on the road so far and added another win Friday night in a blowout victory.
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I are friendly with another couple, “Matt” and “Mara.” They have two young children, one of whom is autistic. We have five children, so we understand the daily challenges of parenting.
My husband and Matt have been friends since preschool.
Even though it was written over 2,000 years ago about the dangers of using alcohol, it continues today of being legal to buy. It continues to ruin lives and break up families, and increases crime.
McCoin Rick Darrell McCoin, 79, went to be with the Lord on Friday, October 23, 2026. He was born January 23, 1947, in Holdenville, Oklahoma to John Leslie and Nina Louise McCoin.
Rick graduated from Holdenville High School.
Tonya Denise Panoske passed away at the age of 49 on October 22 , 2026.Preceding her in death are grandparents; Rev. Willie and Pauline Panoske, Ambrose Cully, Mumie Lee Tiger, Father; Curtis Panoske, granddaughters: Isabella Rose Darlene Gipson.She is survived by her kids; Elexis and Corey of Ada,...
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. The menu includes Blue and Gold sausage,...
More than 100 new laws take effect Wednesday.Many deal with the state’s fiscal year 2027 budget, which begins July 1.Other measures though are expected to impact public schools, employee pay and youth in foster care.Here’s a breakdown of some of the higher-profile measures that take effect...
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,...
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.
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.
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.