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Former Local Residents Give First Hand Accounts on Moore, Okla. Tornado
Published May 22, 2013 9:16am

Former Seminole residents give first hand account of the events surrounding the Moore, Okla. tornado this past Monday.

Seminole OAP Earns 3A State Runner-Up Honors
Published May 21, 2013 7:18am

The elusive University Interscholastic League's Class 3A State One-Ace Championship once again found itself just out of the grips of the Seminole High School's theatre department.

Matters of Record -- May 20, 2013
Published May 20, 2013 2:31pm

The following are police incident reports as released by Gaines County's law enforcement agencies through a standing open records request.

New Physician to Join Seminole Hospital District
Published May 20, 2013 11:14am

A new medical doctor will join the ranks of the Seminole Hospital District later this calender year, according to sources associated with the local medical district.

Seagraves ISD to Hold 2013 Graduation Exercises Sunday PM
Published May 20, 2013 10:22am

The Seagraves High School graduating Class of 2013 will be the first of Gaines County's three public high school classes to receive their diplomas, as commencement exercises for the 34 graduate candidates will be held this coming Sunday afternoon.

Gaines' Jobless Rate Rises Slightly to 4.4 Pct. in April
Published May 20, 2013 9:30am

Gaines County's April jobless rate rose slightly -- by one-tenth of a percentage point -- when compared to one month prior, according to information released last week by officials with the Texas Workforce Commission.

Hospital Bond Election Results to be Canvassed Thursday
Published May 20, 2013 8:49am

Almost two weeks removed from their narrow victory at the election polls for the passage of a $48.5 million general obligation bond request, members of the Seminole Hospital District will officially canvass the votes of the May 11 general election.

Seminole ISD Trustees Canvass May 11 Election Results
Published May 20, 2013 8:36am

Trustees with the Seminole Independent School District's Board of Directors unanimously approved of the May 11 general election results in a canvass of votes conducted in a special meeting held Friday morning.

Hospital Board to Consider Place 2 Appointment Thursday
Published May 20, 2013 8:25am

For 82 days, the Place 2 seat upon the Seminole Hospital District's Board of Directors panel has been vacant. On Monday evening, SHD officials could consider the appointment of a representative to the seat, according to an agenda obtained by the Sentinel.

Gaines County Public Records -- May 17, 2013
Published May 17, 2013 9:33am

The following are public records as obtained by the Seminole Sentinel through requests to the Gaines County Clerk's and 106th District Clerk's offices.