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    Wewoka Band in their uniforms, which will be updated through WEE grant funds. (Courtesy photo)

    Paying it Forward:

    6 hours ago By Staff Report
    The Wewoka Excellence in Education Foundation has announced the recipients of the Spring 2026 Wewoka Excellence in Education Classroom Grants, awarding a total of $12,036.34 to support innovative projects, classroom resources, and student learning opportunities across Wewoka Public Schools.

    Sports

    Georgia Bulldogs to Face Oklahoma in CWS

    Georgia Bulldogs to Face Oklahoma in CWS

    6 hours ago By News Staff
    OMAHA, Neb. – With nothing but the season at stake, Georgia won in a fashion most unbecoming a team that leads Division I in home runs. In an elimination game at the College World Series, whatever it takes.

    Columns

    Estranged Daughter’s Return Proves Bittersweet

    Estranged Daughter’s Return Proves Bittersweet

    6 hours ago By News Staff
    DEAR ABBY: For years, my only daughter and I got along pretty well. Then she stopped visiting or speaking to us, meaning we didn't see our grandchildren or my son-in-law. That went on for six to eight years. Suddenly, she has responded on Facebook but refuses to tell me what the problem was.
    Patriarch’s Passing Created Chasms Among Survivors

    Patriarch’s Passing Created Chasms Among Survivors

    1 day ago By News Staff
    DEAR ABBY: My husband of 31 years died suddenly five years ago. Our family -- four kids, six grandkids -- was devastated. We still haven’t recovered. We used to be a happy bunch, spending time at the lake, backyard barbecues by the pool and football games. My husband was an integral part of this.

    Obituaries

    LaVonne Ware

    LaVonne Ware

    6 hours ago By News Staff
    Ware Seminole resident LaVonne Ware, 84, passed away Sunday, June 14, 2026, at her home. LaVonne, the daughter of Edwin and Marie (Moutaw) Lancaster, was born on September 27, 1941, in Seminole. On November 5, 1955, she married Jimmy Ware in Seminole.

    Neil Craig

    6 hours ago By News Staff
    Longtime Seminole resident, businessman and civic leader Neil Craig passed away June 16, 2026. Funeral arrangements are pending.

    This Week In Seminole County

    5 days ago By giggle-jewel-fame
    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

    2 weeks ago By giggle-jewel-fame
    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

    1 month ago By Staff Report
    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.