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In recognition of National Child Abuse Prevention Month, District Attorney Erik Johnson announced the launch of a specialized Crimes Against Children (CAC) Task Force, a multiagency initiative designed to aggressively investigate, prevent, and prosecute child abuse, neglect, and exploitation across Pontotoc, Seminole, and Hughes Counties.
Read moreOn Tuesday evening, March 3, the local chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha (ESA) met for their monthly meeting after taking a short break for the holiday. They met in the Mirror room located at Seminole State College. Hostess for the month was chapter president Kelly Hankal with co-hostesses Nelda Robertson and Gloria Wheeler.
Read moreAttorney General Gentner Drummond’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU) wrapped up investigations this week in 10 counties across Oklahoma, resulting in 10 arrests, two surrenders, 10 criminal cases and one civil action. More than $1.5 million in restitution and fines was identified in the collective enforcements.
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Congresswoman Stephanie Bice, whose District includes Seminole County, picked up a challenger for her office on the first day of candidate filing. Jena Nelson officially filed her candidacy yesterday for the congressional seat, which expires Jan. 3, 2027.
Read moreLifeShare Oklahoma will celebrate Donate Life Month this April with the theme “Making Life’s Milestones Possible,” highlighting the lifesaving impact of organ, eye and tissue donation while marking 40 years of service.
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East Central University (ECU) alumnus and former Seminole Band Director Steve Johnson is set to be honored at ECU’s Evening of Honors and Recognition May 1. The event will take place at 6 p.m. in the ECU Foundation Hall, located inside the Chickasaw Business & Conference Center.
Read moreEarly voting will be available beginning today in the April 7 elections across Seminole County.
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