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    Pistons Landed Isaiah Joe in Trade with OKC Thunder

    6 min ago | By News Staff
    ESPN - The Oklahoma City Thunder are trading guard Isaiah Joe to the Detroit Pistons for two second- round picks, sources told ESPN’s Shams Charania on Friday. The Thunder will receive second-round selections in 2030 (via the Timberwolves) and 2031, sources said.
  • Where Does Oklahoma’s Defensive Line Rank in the SEC?

    Where Does Oklahoma’s Defensive Line Rank in the SEC?

    9 min ago | By News Staff
    SOONER WIRE - The Oklahoma Sooners have been hard at work, building an identity of tenacity, intensity and physicality under coach Brent Venables. There were plenty of growing pains as Venables instilled his culture, but the fruits of his labor began to show last year.
  • Chickasaw Nation Governor Chris Anoatubby takes his oath of office, administered by Chickasaw Nation Supreme Court Chief Justice Cheri Bellefeuille-Gordon, June 26, 2026. (Photo provided)

    Chris Anoatubby Sworn in as Chickasaw Nation Governor

    8 min ago | By News Release
    Chickasaw Nation Governor Chris Anoatubby took his oath of office as Governor during a June 26 oath of office ceremony at Ataloa Theatre on East Central University’s campus.
  • Local Appointment

    Local Appointment

    4 min ago | By News Staff
    Southwestern Oklahoma State University Dean of Students Dr. Wendy Yoder, past chair of the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education’s Council on Student Affairs, congratulates Seminole State College Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs Dr.
  • MLB Home Run Derby Returns to Swing- Based System for 1st Time Since 2014

    MLB Home Run Derby Returns to Swing- Based System for 1st Time Since 2014

    1 day ago | By News Staff
    YAHOO SPORTS - The 2026 MLB Home Run Derby is turning back the clock and saying goodbye to it simultaneously, according to The Athletic’s Evan Drellich and Johnny Flores Jr.

    News

    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.
    Local Appointment

    Local Appointment

    Southwestern Oklahoma State University Dean of Students Dr. Wendy Yoder, past chair of the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education’s Council on Student Affairs, congratulates Seminole State College Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs Dr.

    Sports

    Draymond Green’s Opt-Out Can Help Warriors

    YAHOO SPORTS Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green has declined his $27.7 million player option in order to assist the organization in freeing up salary- cap flexibility for a possible pursuit of free agent LeBron James.
    Where Does Oklahoma’s Defensive Line Rank in the SEC?

    Where Does Oklahoma’s Defensive Line Rank in the SEC?

    SOONER WIRE - The Oklahoma Sooners have been hard at work, building an identity of tenacity, intensity and physicality under coach Brent Venables. There were plenty of growing pains as Venables instilled his culture, but the fruits of his labor began to show last year.

    Columns

    Mother Disappointed in Son’s Choice of Girlfriend

    Mother Disappointed in Son’s Choice of Girlfriend

    DEAR ABBY: I don’t care for my son’s girlfriend, “Trish,” and he knows it. He seems to date needy women. It may boost his ego, but it doesn’t reflect well on the young lady. Our initial encounter with Trish wasn’t a good one. We found her to be rude and disrespectful.

    Obituaries

    Barbara Wyrick

    Barbara Wyrick

    Wyrick Barbara Sue Wyrick passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at her home in Shawnee, Oklahoma at the age of 82. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, Ronald Wyrick, sisters, Betty Jean Walker and Julia Ann Dice. Barbara is survived by her children, Mark A.
    James Sorrell

    James Sorrell

    Sorrell Seminole, OK resident James “Jim” Dale Sorrell passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2026 in Oklahoma City at the age of 85. Jim was born on September 17, 1940 in Amity, Arkansas to Claudis J. and Ova (Brooks) Sorrell.

    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.