• Left, United States President Donald Trump meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska, in August 2025. (Photo courtesy the White House)

    Russian Diesel Deal Draws Bipartisan Pushback in Congress

    October 22, 2026 - 05:54 | By Brooke Blach Gaylord News
    WASHINGTON D.C. — President Donald Trump’s plan to allow Russian diesel back into the United States is drawing bipartisan opposition in Congress as lawmakers question whether the administration followed federal law before authorizing the imports.Trump signed an executive order last week waiving...
  • Runners wait for “go” in the 2025 John Lively Memorial 5K Run, which typically marks the start of the Annual Sorghum Festival in Wewoka. The race/walk honors long-time Rotarian and community leader John Lively, and will start and finish in front of the Seminole Nation Museum at 6th St. and Wewoka Ave. —File photo/Andy Wilson

    Sweet Land of Liberty:

    October 22, 2026 - 05:54 | By Ken Childers Editor
    One of the biggest tourist attractions in Oklahoma is happening right here in Seminole County this weekend. The Annual Sorghum Festival returns to Wewoka this Saturday, Oct. 24 for the 51st year. The theme for this year’s festival is “Sweet Land of Liberty.”
  • SPS buses are equipped with stop signs.

    SPS to Local Drivers: Stop Means Stop!

    October 22, 2026 - 05:54 | By Staff Report
    In observance of National School Bus Safety Week (Oct. 19-23), Seminole Public Schools is reminding motorists to be mindful of traffic laws regarding school buses so school kids can arrive to and from school and other activities safely.The school district released the following statement yesterday,...
  • If you spotted a crane hovering over the Highland Street water tower, Cellular One is removing equipment from the top, according to Public Works Director Bryant Baker. —Staff Photo by Bill Anderson

    Going up, Coming Down

    October 22, 2026 - 05:54 | By News Staff
  • Strother Yellowjacket Peyton Moody breaks out to the outside for the first down. Staff Photo by Bill Anderson

    Strother Yellowjackets Fall at Home to Savanna Thursday Night

    October 22, 2026 - 05:54 | By News Staff
    Bill Anderson Sports Editor The Strother Yellowjackets hosted the Savanna Bulldogs Thursday night for their ‘Pink-Out’ night game. The game didn’t go as the Yellowjackets planned as Strother is now 2-2 at home and 5-2 on the season.

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    Bachelor Trip Turns Into Financial Headache

    Bachelor Trip Turns Into Financial Headache

    DEAR ABBY: I helped plan a 2-guy bachelor party in Boston. The best man's initial email outlined the itinerary -- two nights away and a Bruins game -- and included a link to the Airbnb. Everyone RSVP'd with an enthusiastic "yes." With headcounts locked, we booked the lodging and grouprate tickets.

    Obituaries

    Rosie Abbott

    Rosie Abbott

    Rosie Ivon Abbott passed away Monday, October 19, 2026 at her home in Shawnee, Oklahoma at the age of 88. Rosie was born July 26, 1938 in Cushing, Oklahoma to John Alvie Westfall and Merribel (Melton) Westfall. Rosie married Eugene Clarence Abbott Jr. (deceased) in Wewoka on August 3, 1955.
    Levonne (Lee) “Pepsi” Stokes

    Levonne (Lee) “Pepsi” Stokes

    Stokes Levonne (Lee) “Pepsi” Stokes, 70, of Okemah, Oklahoma, passed away on October 13, 2026. She was born on August 31, 1956 in San Antonio, Texas, to William “Pudgy” Noon and Patricia (Bear) Noon. Lee graduated from Mason High School in 1974 and studied drafting and design at OST IT.

    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.