• OU Sooners Comes From Behind to Take Down No.1 Texas

    OU Sooners Comes From Behind to Take Down No.1 Texas

    October 14, 2026 - 16:04 | By News Staff
    OU DAILY - OU outlasted Texas 27-24 in a come-from-behind win at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas on Saturday. The Sooners (3-2) defeated the Longhorns (4-1) for the first time since 2023 and only the second time in the Brent Venables’ era.
  • Pictured from left are SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital – Shawnee Clinical Educator Karen Romine, House Supervisor Mary Love and SSC Assistant Professor of Nursing Butch Cantrell. The co-workers attended the Great 100 Nurses celebration Oct. 4 at the Hard Rock Casino in Catoosa, where Cantrell was honored among 100 Oklahoma nurses recognized for their contributions to nursing and mentorship. (Photon provided)

    Nursing Instructor At SSC Honored as One of State’s Best

    October 14, 2026 - 16:04 | By News Release
    Seminole State College Assistant Professor of Nursing Butch Cantrell’s path to nursing began with an offer from his wife: $100 if he would apply to nursing school. At the time, he had spent about a decade working in church creative arts, handling music, audio and video.
  • Oklahoma State Remains at No. 18 in the AP Poll

    Oklahoma State Remains at No. 18 in the AP Poll

    October 14, 2026 - 16:04 | By News Staff
    PISTOLS FIRING - The Cowboys may have gotten the win, but that didn’t raise their profile in the eyes of AP voters. Oklahoma State was static in this week’s AP Top 25 ranking, remaining at No. 18.
  • Seminole Chieftain quarterback Bordeaux Lawson scrambles to find an open receiver. Staff Photo by Bill Anderson

    Seminole Chieftains Fall to Star Spencer Friday Night

    October 14, 2026 - 16:04 | By Bill Anderson Sports Editor
    The Seminole Chieftains hosted their fourth home game of the season against the Star Spencer Bobcats Friday night and just fell short of a win. The Bobcats won the toss and elected to defer. The Chieftains started on offense but could not capitalize on the opportunity.
  • Packers’ Move Takes New Turn After Steelers-Cowboys Joey Porter Jr. Trade

    Packers’ Move Takes New Turn After Steelers-Cowboys Joey Porter Jr. Trade

    October 13, 2026 - 05:47 | By News Staff
    YAHOO SPORTS - The Green Bay Packers made one of the NFL’s biggest swings when they traded two first-round picks and Kenny Clark to the Dallas Cowboys for Micah Parsons in August 2025. More than a year later, Dallas is still spending some of the haul it received for Parsons.

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    Pictured from left are SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital – Shawnee Clinical Educator Karen Romine, House Supervisor Mary Love and SSC Assistant Professor of Nursing Butch Cantrell. The co-workers attended the Great 100 Nurses celebration Oct. 4 at the Hard Rock Casino in Catoosa, where Cantrell was honored among 100 Oklahoma nurses recognized for their contributions to nursing and mentorship. (Photon provided)

    Nursing Instructor At SSC Honored as One of State’s Best

    Seminole State College Assistant Professor of Nursing Butch Cantrell’s path to nursing began with an offer from his wife: $100 if he would apply to nursing school. At the time, he had spent about a decade working in church creative arts, handling music, audio and video.

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    Daughter Spurns Father For Questionable Reasons

    Daughter Spurns Father For Questionable Reasons

    DEAR ABBY: Last year, a lifelong friend of mine, “Lisa,” succumbed to long-term cancer. I’m close to her only child, “Becky.” About six months after Lisa’s death, Becky’s father, “Jack,” informed her that he had a steady girlfriend.
    Student Eager To Move Despite Mental Health Struggles

    Student Eager To Move Despite Mental Health Struggles

    DEAR ABBY: I’m 34 years old and have been diagnosed with schizoaffective bipolar disorder. I have been in treatment for years with a psychiatrist and a therapist, and I take my medication daily as instructed. I do not drink or use drugs.

    Obituaries

    Larry Minihan

    Larry Minihan

    Minihan Lawrence Anthony Minihan, 87, passed away Thursday, October 8, 2026 in Seminole, Oklahoma. Larry was born July 27, 1939 in Seminole to Edward and Lona Minihan. He attended Seminole Schools and graduated in 1957.
    Lisa Hastings

    Lisa Hastings

    Hastings Seminole resident Lisa Ann Hastings passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, October 11, 2026. Lisa was born on August 23, 1955, in Purcell, Oklahoma, to Loren and Lela (Hardcastle) Hastings.

    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. The menu includes Blue and Gold sausage,...

    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.

    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.