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By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor

March 4, 2026

Sequoyah County Sheriff Larry Lane announced Monday morning that Robey Butler, an inmate at Jackie Brannon Correctional Center in McAlester who unlawfully walked away from the facility on Feb. 18, has...

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Gore woman charged with first-degree manslaughter

By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor

March 4, 2026

A Gore woman is facing two felony charges nearly nine months after a head-on collision on U.S. Highway 100 claimed the lives of two motorcyclists in Sequoyah County. According to an affidavit filed Fe...

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Sex offender sought for failing to comply

By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor

March 4, 2026

An arrest warrant has been issued for a Gore man classified as an aggravated sex offender after officials say he failed to comply with Oklahoma’s Sex Offender Registration Act. According to an affidav...

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High-speed chase ends in arrest, officer bitten by dog

By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor

March 4, 2026

A late-morning investigation in Vian escalated into a high-speed pursuit on Feb. 2 after a driver allegedly sped toward an officer, fled through town at nearly 80 miles per hour, and later attempted t...

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Vian School Board appoints Parks as new member

By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor

March 4, 2026

The Vian Board of Education approved a $745,000 building bond resolution, appointed a new board member and re-employed administrative and district leadership for the 2026-2027 school year during its regular meeting Feb. 9. The meeting was called to order at 6 p.m., with a quorum established following roll call, prayer and the flag salute. No public comments were recorded. Representatives of Patton...

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Eagle tour is March 7

March 4, 2026

An Eagle Tour at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Vian is scheduled for Feb-March 7. For more information, contact the Refuge at 918-773-5251.

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Teen transported in two-vehicle crash, Vian woman uninjured

By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor

March 4, 2026

A 17-year-old Park Hill driver was injured last Monday morning in a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of U.S. Highway 82 and Carters Landing in Cherokee County, according to OHP. The crash occ...

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Finding purpose in service

By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor

March 4, 2026

At 37, Brandie Kennedy of Sallisaw is building a life rooted in service to her family, her faith and her community. A graduate student at the University of Oklahoma studying clinical mental health cou...

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Hicks promoted to captain

March 4, 2026

Sequoyah County Rural Fire Protection District 1 (RFPD1) wishes to congratulate firefighter/ Swift Water Rescue Team member John Hicks on his recent promotion to captain. RFPD1 said Hicks’ hard work, ...

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Support Blackgum and other local firefighters

March 4, 2026

All local volunteer fire departments are in need of more firefighters and the support of their communities. This is a time-consuming dedication of young men and women who donate their time and energy ...

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Marble City Public School releases honor rolls

March 4, 2026

Marble City Public School recently released the names of the students on the Superintendent’s and Principal’s honor rolls for the second nine weeks and first semester of the 2025-26 school year. SECON...

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Armstrong Bank assists at Livestock Show

March 4, 2026

Armstrong Bank employees helped serve food at the recent Sequoyah County Junior Livestock Show. Pictured (from left) is Sallisaw Market President Megan McHale, Vian and Muldrow Market President Courtn...

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Sequoyah County Courthouse Public Records

March 4, 2026

Felony Docket Jeffery D. McDaniel, 52, Vian: Aggravated A&B; Poss. of firearm after former conviction. Randy L. Keller, 59, Sallisaw: A&B on emergency medical care provider. Jose Contreras, 21, Clevel...

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Central basketball teams regional consolation champs, heading to area tournament

By David Seeley Sports Editor

March 4, 2026

The Central High School basketball teams swept the Class 2A Regional Tournament consolation title games last Saturday afternoon in Haskell to make sure there was at least one more week of basketball p...

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State Placers

March 4, 2026

New Gore football coach Nathan McCurley, center, shares a moment with Gore indoor track runners Weston Cunningham, left, and Trenton Cunningham at the 2026 State Indoor Track Meet, which took place Fe...

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Vian wrestling trio compete at state tournaments

By David Seeley Sports Editor

March 4, 2026

OKLAHOMA CITY — Three Vian High School wrestlers ended their seasons at last weekend’s state tournaments, which took place last Thursday through Saturday at O.G.&E. Pavilion, a.k.a. “The ‘New’ Big Hou...

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Vian Wolverines will begin baseball season Friday

By David Seeley Sports Editor

March 4, 2026

The Vian Wolverines will begin the 2026 baseball season with the home opener at 4:30 p.m. Friday against Eufaula. The Wolverines were 31-8 last season and got to the Class 2A-I Regional Tournament fin...

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Gore Pirates bring back experience to the diamond for 2026

By David Seeley Sports Editor

March 4, 2026

The Gore Pirates went 17-10 last season and got to the Class A-I Regional Tournament. All but one starter will be back for Gore coach Tyler Lewis, with three of those seniors — infielder/outfielder/ p...

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Gore Lady Pirates powerlifter qualifies for state

March 4, 2026

FAIRVIEW — Gore’s Maddison Douglass was fifth at 168 pounds in the small school division at the Class A Regional Meet, which took place last Wednesday, to grab a state meet berth. Douglass lifted a to...

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Jesus Christ…Changes the Life!

By Shirley R. Watts

March 4, 2026

“For our gospel did not come to you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Spirit and in much assurance” “…Your faith toward God has gone out,” “how you turned to God from idols to serve the...

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Technology Continues To Triumph

By Pastor Tim Perkins First Southern Baptist Church, Gore

March 4, 2026

We had somewhat of a crises here last week. The copy machine ran out of toner. I don’t mean ran out of black toner. I mean RAN OUT OF TONER… BLACK, YELLOW, BLUE and CAYENNE. Yep, all four colors. I am...

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Have Faith

By Pastor Reggie Kelley, Blackgum Christian Union Church

March 4, 2026

GOD CAN MAKE A WAY FOR ANYONE TO BE PART OF HIS FAMILY! THE STORY OF RAHAB IS ONE SUCH STORY! BY FAITH SHE HELPED GOD’S PEOPLE! BY HER FAITH— HER FAMILY WAS SAVED BY HER ACTIONS WHEN JERICHO WAS DESTR...

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Doctrines, Deceptions and Demons

By Shirley R. Watts

February 25, 2026

“For many deceivers have gone out into the world who do not confess Jesus Christ as coming in the flesh. This is a deceiver and an antichrist. Look to yourselves, that we do not lose those things we w...

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Paying Attention

By Pastor Tim Perkins

February 25, 2026

I had the opportunity to show my ultraintelligence this past week (actually the lack of it). And may I tell you, I felt so silly and possibly a little bit on the dumb side. So, here is the story behin...

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The Book of Life

By Pastor Reggie Kelley, Blackgum Christian Union Church

February 25, 2026

IS YOUR/MY/OUR NAME WRITTEN IN THE BOOK OF LIFE? WE MUST HAVE OUR NAME IN THE BOOK OF LIFE! OUR LORD AND SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST PLACES OUR NAME IN THE BOOK OF LIFE! Revelation 2:1-29 1Unto the angel of t...

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Vian Band receives good rating

March 4, 2026

Congratulations to the Vian School Band for their recent performance at the Checotah Band Daze competition. They received a good rating from the judges at the concert competition.

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Students inducted

March 4, 2026

Webbers Falls Public School students Hailey Shanks (left) and Peyton Hobbs have been inducted into the National Technical Honor Society. These two young ladies were honored with an induction ceremony ...

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Students compete at chess tourney

March 4, 2026

Webbers Falls Public School students DJ, Elizabeth, and Abby all traveled to Jenks on Feb. 21 for a chess tournament. All three came away with a win, and DJ earned a medal. Great job to all three stud...

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A trip to the post office

March 4, 2026

Webbers Falls Public School’s youngest Warriors took a trip to the post office last Tuesday, where they learned to purchase stamps and put their Valentine’s Day cards in the mail.

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Amazing artists

February 25, 2026

Six artists (Rose, Tahlulah, Lareena, Elizabeth, Kaselee and Alex) from Webbers Falls Public School all participated in a Muskogee Art Guild art workshop on Feb. 10. These students are such amazing ar...

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Cherokee Heritage Day at Gore Lower Elementary

February 18, 2026

On Feb. 10, students at Gore Lower Elementary had an amazing time celebrating Cherokee Heritage Day. The school wishes to thank Marsha Cordray and the Cherokee Nation for teaching students traditional...

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Escaped inmate is captured near Keota

By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor

March 4, 2026

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Gore woman charged with first-degree manslaughter

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March 4, 2026

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Sex offender sought for failing to comply

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March 4, 2026

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High-speed chase ends in arrest, officer bitten by dog

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March 4, 2026

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Tribe announces passing of David Thornton Sr.

March 4, 2026

Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. released the following statement following the passing of David Thornton Sr.: “Today we honor the life and service of David Thornton Sr., a dedicated l...

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