• Artists from federally recognized Southeastern tribes are encouraged to apply for the 2026 Southeastern Art Show and Market (SEASAM) and SEASAM Youth. The event will take place Oct. 2 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Oct. 3 from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the grounds of the Chickasaw Capitol Building in Tishomingo. (Photo provided)

    Artists Sought For SEASAM Show And Market Oct. 2 – 3

    August 28, 2026 - 05:49 | By News Release
    The 2026 Southeastern Art Show and Market (SEASAM) and SEASAM Youth are now accepting applications from artists representing federally recognized Southeastern tribes. SEASAM and SEASAM Youth will take place Oct. 2 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Oct. 3 from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Wind turbines along west-bound Interstate 80 on March 29, 2025. (Photo by Cami Koons/Iowa Capital Dispatch)

    Researchers Expect Biggest Year Yet For Energy Siting Bills

    August 28, 2026 - 05:49 | By Kami Coons
    An analysis of renewable energy siting bills across the U.S. during 2026 legislative sessions found the majority of introduced bills were aimed at restricting renewable energy infrastructure, though most of the enacted bills were permissive to the industry.
  • High Honors

    High Honors

    August 28, 2026 - 05:49 | By News Staff
    Ernie Willis (center) receives the “Lion of The Year” award from Lions Club President Brett Walker (right) as Secretary Les Walker looks on. The award was presented at the club’s weekly meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 25. —Courtesy photo
  • Current Seminole County Cattlemen’s Association member and State Representative Danny Williams learns how to collect a blood sample to check for pregnancy testing using the BioPRYN system during the association’s recent August educational meeting. (Courtesy photo)

    The Seminole County Cattlemen’s Association: Supporting Local Producers, Agricultural Education

    August 28, 2026 - 05:49 | By News Release
    The Seminole County Cattlemen’s Association plays an important role in supporting local cattle producers, strengthening agriculture in the community, and providing educational opportunities for both current and future generations of livestock producers.
  • Eight College Football Games to Keep Your Eye on in Week 0

    Eight College Football Games to Keep Your Eye on in Week 0

    August 28, 2026 - 05:49 | By News Staff
    SOONER WIRE - The 2026 college football season begins on Saturday, as a long offseason will finally give way to real action on the field this weekend. Though most college football teams won’t begin playing until next weekend, there’s still a perfectly nice appetizer course on the menu for Week 0.

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    This Week In Seminole County

    games: Strother v. Sasakwa and Konawa v. Lexington. The Seminole Chieftains open their season at NW Classen. All games are at 7 p.m. - Heritage House Nutrition Center at 210 College in Seminole is now open only three days per week (Monday-Wednesday) until further notice.

    Today In Seminole County

    Today’s birthdays include Luke Armstrong, Marissa Byrd, Gary Cloud, Angela Daniels, Leroy Davis, Tom Gasaway, Barbara Hanson, Patrick Harjo, David Harris, Jim James, Casey Lynch, Curtis Roberts, Daniel Roberts, Mason Seeley, Hannah Self, Amber and Ashley Soule, Frank Streater, Jack Tiger Sr, Kyler...

    Sports

    Eight College Football Games to Keep Your Eye on in Week 0

    Eight College Football Games to Keep Your Eye on in Week 0

    SOONER WIRE - The 2026 college football season begins on Saturday, as a long offseason will finally give way to real action on the field this weekend. Though most college football teams won’t begin playing until next weekend, there’s still a perfectly nice appetizer course on the menu for Week 0.

    Cowgirl Basketball Signs Guard Callin Hake

    STILLWATER – Oklahoma State women’s basketball has bolstered its backcourt with the addition of veteran guard Callin Hake (pronounced CAL-lin Hayck), head coach Jacie Hoyt announced today.

    Columns

    Metronome Man Bounces Between Two Wives

    Metronome Man Bounces Between Two Wives

    DEAR ABBY: Twenty-six years ago, I began what was supposed to be an affair with my current girlfriend, “Lacey.” I was married at the time, and when my then-wife caught me, I was told we needed only to figure out who got what out of the marriage.

    Obituaries

    Cloud

    Stanley Cloud

    Stanley Dwight Cloud passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2026 in Wewoka, Oklahoma at the age of 61. He is preceded in death by his parents, son, Dakota Cloud; brothers, Joseph Cloud, Leo Cloud and Teddy Cloud.
    James Bowman

    James Bowman

    Bowman Funeral services for James “Wes” Wesley Bowman, aged 83, of Lone Grove, are set for 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at the First Baptist Church of Lone Grove, officiated by Rev. Bill Black.

    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.