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Child Advocacy Center Funds Approved

County Commissioners approved a $486,350 contract for the Child Advocacy Center during their July 22 meeting. CAC Director K.C. Campbell said the funds were needed due to “significant increase in demand for services” and rising costs since the last funding request two years ago.

The Salvation Army Celebrates “Christmas in July”

Shawnee, OK (July 21, 2025) – The familiar sound of bells will return to Shawnee this summer as The Salvation Army hosts a special “Christmas in July” Red Kettle Campaign on Thursday, July 24, through Saturday, July 26, at Walmart in Shawnee.

'988' Debuts Three years ago

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — July 21, 2025 — This month marks three years since Oklahoma launched 988, the state’s easy-to-remember mental health lifeline.
"Pop Magano," played by Savannah Gordon, demonstrates her skill with a lasso, as "Tam," played by Olivia Flores, left, and the "Queen of Knocked Sara Stro," played by Cheyenne Holland, watch during "The Magic Flute Goes West!" Presented by Painted Sky Opera as a McLoud Public Library event, the kid-friendly opera was performed at McLoud's American Legion on July 17. In August, Painted Sky Opera will present Mozart's "The Magic Flute" at the Civic Center in OKC.

"Pop Magano," played by Savannah Gordon, demonstrates her skill with a lasso, as "Tam," played by Olivia Flores, left, and the "Queen of Knocked Sara Stro," played by Cheyenne Holland, watch during "The Magic Flute Goes West!" Presented by Painted Sky Opera as a McLoud Public Library event, the kid-friendly opera was performed at McLoud's American Legion on July 17. In August, Painted Sky Opera will present Mozart's "The Magic Flute" at the Civic Center in OKC.

State 4-H STEM Innovator Tori Nelms watches the stopwatch on her phone as Nina Tomlin, 9; Barrett Gates, 8; and Norimi Tomlin, 7; all of Shawnee, test their zip line container, which holds a ping pong ball, during the 'Build It: Zip Line Zoom' program at the Shawnee Public Library on July 21. Children worked together to build their containers, then tested them on six already-made zip lines made of cotton string or fishing line. Fellow Innovators Madison Maddox & Tony Nelms, plus 4-H Educator Kacie Jasper.

State 4-H STEM Innovator Tori Nelms watches the stopwatch on her phone as Nina Tomlin, 9; Barrett Gates, 8; and Norimi Tomlin, 7; all of Shawnee, test their zip line container, which holds a ping pong ball, during the 'Build It: Zip Line Zoom' program at the Shawnee Public Library on July 21. Children worked together to build their containers, then tested them on six already-made zip lines made of cotton string or fishing line. Fellow Innovators Madison Maddox & Tony Nelms, plus 4-H Educator Kacie Jasper.

Barry Tims (left) and Mona Adkisson (right) were sworn in at the July 17 meeting of the SSC Board of Regents. Former District Judge George Butner (center) administered the Oath of Office. Photo Provided

Barry Tims (left) and Mona Adkisson (right) were sworn in at the July 17 meeting of the SSC Board of Regents. Former District Judge George Butner (center) administered the Oath of Office. Photo Provided

SSC Board of Regents pass the gavel

The Seminole State College Board of Regents held their monthly meeting on July 17 in the Enoch Kelly Haney Center Board Room.The meeting began with the swearing-in of two new Regents, Mona Adkisson and Barry Tims. Former District Judge George Butner administered the oath of offi ce.