Members of the Seminole State College President’s Leadership Class visited the Oklahoma National Stockyards in Oklahoma City on Jan. 30 to learn about the impact of the cattle industry on the state’s economy.
SHAWNEE – First United Bank announces the fifth anniversary of United Acts of Kindness Day, a movement that has grown exponentially from its humble beginnings to become a nationwide phenomenon. This year, on February 14, 2025, the bank aims to inspire 1,000,000 acts of kindness, marking a significant milestone in its mission to elevate 10 million lives by 2030.
The Lady Cougars celebrate their win as 4A No. 12 North Rock Creek topped No. 16 McLoud 61-45. See related story and photos on B1.
Oklahoma Baptist University’s School of Visual and Performing Arts is thrilled to invite high school students in grades 10-12 to join us for an exciting event on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. MOSAIC, hosted on the OBU campus, promises a day of artistic exploration and creative inspiration.
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A young Citizen Potawatomi Nation Tribal member from Glenpool, Oklahoma, has helped her academic Challenge Bowl team receive first place in a state event. Brynli Wright, 12, is a member of the Glenpool Middle School Warriors team.
SHAWNEE, Okla. – Governor Kevin Stitt has officially proclaimed February Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month, spotlighting the critical role the CareerTech system plays in preparing students for high-demand careers and driving Oklahoma’s workforce development.
The mastermind behind many of today’s most acclaimed thrillers, Stephen King, comes to Shawnee Little Theatre with a stage version of "Misery" from his best-selling book and acclaimed movie. Adapted and written for the stage by Academy Award winning author William Goldman, the play tells the story of a former nurse who kidnaps a romance novelist after he kills off her favorite character, Misery Chastain, in his latest book.
Seminole State College has released its annual progress report on the Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) Dreamcatcher grant, which concluded in 2024 after seven years. The federal grant, awarded in 2017, provided critical college readiness, career exploration and academic achievement support to approximately 1,000 area students annually.
Oklahoma Baptist University’s 10th Green and Gold Gala is more than a celebration—it’s a moment to witness transformation. On Tuesday, April 1, 2025, alumni, friends, and supporters will gather on OBU’s campus to hear from world-renowned leadership expert John C.