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Poteete arrested in shooting death of husband
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Poteete arrested in shooting death of husband
By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor 
February 11, 2026
A Vian woman has been arrested after authorities say she allegedly shot and killed her husband Thursday night, a man widely known across Oklahoma and Indian Country for decades of public service and h...
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Two arrested after deputies find dogs, goat living in camper
By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor 
February 11, 2026
A Sallisaw couple was arrested last month after deputies reportedly discovered multiple neglected dogs and a goat living in filthy conditions inside a small camper with little to no food or water. Acc...
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Jewell Hall appointed as acting mayor of Webbers Falls
By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor 
February 11, 2026
The Webbers Falls Board of Trustees handled a full agenda on Jan. 13, appointing an acting mayor, approving grant-related payments, and hearing concerns from residents about child safety and community...
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Annual voter registration report released
February 11, 2026
The Oklahoma State Election Board has released its official annual voter registration report showing 2,406,168 registered voters in Oklahoma. Oklahoma’s official voter registration statistics are reco...
Sheriff warns of public safety impacts during legislative panel
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Sheriff warns of public safety impacts during legislative panel
By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor 
February 11, 2026
Sequoyah County Sheriff Larry Lane joined educators, county officials and financial experts last week in Norman to discuss what he described as “potentially devastating” consequences of a proposed statewide ballot measure that would eliminate property taxes in Oklahoma. Lane participated Thursday in a panel discussion at the 2026 County Officers and Deputies Association of Oklahoma (CODA) Legislat...
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Upcoming Seq. Co. 4-H events
February 11, 2026
March 7 - Rising Leaders Conference. March 28-29 - Shooting Sports instructor training, April 22, Oklahoma 4-H Day at the Capitol.
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Vian Public School February announcements
February 11, 2026
Feb. 12 - Valentine’s Day Parties. Students will exchange Valentines and eat treats in their classrooms. If you send a gift to your child, please make sure it is labeled with the name of the child and...
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Vian blood drive is Feb. 27
February 11, 2026
Our Blood Institute (OBI) is hosting a community blood drive on Friday, Feb. 27, at Harp’s in Vian, from 2 to 6 p.m. on the bloodmobile. All donors will receive a limited-edition Donor Champions baske...
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Grant funding for seniors to be available in 2026
February 11, 2026
The Masonic Charity Foundation of Oklahoma recently awarded grants for 2026 to 11 Area Agencies on Aging across the state. The awards were announced at the December Oklahoma Association of Area Agenci...
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Praise His Holy Name
February 11, 2026
THERE IS ONLY ONE NAME UNDER HEAVEN BY WHICH ANYONE CAN BE SAVED; JESUS CHRIST IS HIS NAME! PRAISE HIS HOLY NAME! COME TO JESUS CHRIST! ACTS 4 : 12Ne ithe r is there salvation in any other: for there ...
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Gore Middle School releases first semester honor rolls
February 11, 2026
Superintendent’s Honor Roll – All A’s Genesis Carmichael, Cale Cox, Kennedy Duke, Kaliee Haney, Taylor Kinion, Quinn Montgomery and lan Munson. Principal’s Honor Roll – All A’s and B’s Courtney Crouch...
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God – The Judge of Nations
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God – The Judge of Nations
By Shirley R. Watts 
February 11, 2026
From God’s Word “God is jealous, and the Lord avenges; The Lord avenges and is furious. The Lord will take vengeance on His adversaries, And He reserves wrath for His enemies; The Lord is slow to ange...
Sheetrock Cover-Up
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Sheetrock Cover-Up
By Pastor Tim Perkins First Southern Baptist Church, Gore 
February 11, 2026
Let me start by saying that I am not a carpenter. I like to do a little tinkering around the house and home improvement projects, but I don’t think that quite qualifies me to be called a carpenter. I ...
Survive
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Survive
By Pastor Tim Perkins First Southern Baptist Church, Gore 
February 4, 2026
Here it is. February has arrived. We survived the artic temperature of the last half of January. With those temperatures came the drifts of snow and a little ice. We survived that also. Now what about...
God’s Formula for Answered Prayer
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God’s Formula for Answered Prayer
By Shirley R. Watts 
February 4, 2026
“And whatever you ask in My name, that I will do, that the Father may be glorifiedintheSon. Ifyouaskanything in My name, I will do it” (John 14:12-15). Christian, how often do you pray to the God of H...
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Judgement Day
By Pastor Reggie Kelley, Blackgum Christian Union Church 
February 4, 2026
JUDGEMENT DAY IS COMING! FACE JESUS CHRIST AS YOUR REDEEMER AND SAVIOR—HE IS THE RIGHTEOUS JUDGE! ALL KNEES SHALL BOW BEFORE JESUS CHRIST! Matthew 12:35-37 35A good man out of the good treasure of the...
Channel of God’s Blessing
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Channel of God’s Blessing
By Shirley R. Watts 
January 28, 2026
From God’s Word “But his delight is in the law of the Lord, And in His law he meditates day and night” “He shall be like a tree Planted by the rivers of water, That brings forth its fruit in its seaso...
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Knowlton: Rooted in home, making a difference
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Knowlton: Rooted in home, making a difference
By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor 
February 4, 2026
At just 27, Stormie Knowlton of Vian balances many roles—devoted mother, dedicated paraprofessional, and lifelong Sequoyah County resident— all with a quiet determination to make a difference where it...
Gore students hold local livestock show
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Gore students hold local livestock show
February 4, 2026
Gore students recently held a local livestock show, where they did an amazing job showing their livestock projects that they have been working on all year. The students placed as follows: Rhylee Davis...
STEAM activities
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STEAM activities
February 4, 2026
Five middle school students from Webbers Falls Public School recently traveled to Muskogee to help students do some STEAM activities. The students said it was big fun!
Anka makes a visit
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Anka makes a visit
January 28, 2026
Former Gore Band member Anka Leyva recently stopped by Gore Public School’s guitar class. He shared his pedal setup, talked about his passion for music and guitar, and gave students a great look at wh...
Fostering hope
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Fostering hope
January 28, 2026
A huge thank you to Webbers Falls Public School student Elizabeth (right) for organizing a drive in support of Fostering Hope, delivering an incredible collection of essential items. Because of effort...
GHS academic team is runner-up
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GHS academic team is runner-up
January 28, 2026
The Gore High School academic team recently won area runner-up. Next stop is the state tournament! Congrats to these awesome students and Coach Wooten.
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Poteete arrested in shooting death of husband
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Poteete arrested in shooting death of husband
By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor 
February 11, 2026
A Vian woman has been arrested after authorities say she allegedly shot and killed her husband Thursday night, a man widely known across Oklahoma and Indian Country for decades of public service and h...
Main, news...
Two arrested after deputies find dogs, goat living in camper
By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor 
February 11, 2026
A Sallisaw couple was arrested last month after deputies reportedly discovered multiple neglected dogs and a goat living in filthy conditions inside a small camper with little to no food or water. Acc...
Main, news...
Jewell Hall appointed as acting mayor of Webbers Falls
By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor 
February 11, 2026
The Webbers Falls Board of Trustees handled a full agenda on Jan. 13, appointing an acting mayor, approving grant-related payments, and hearing concerns from residents about child safety and community...
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Annual voter registration report released
February 11, 2026
The Oklahoma State Election Board has released its official annual voter registration report showing 2,406,168 registered voters in Oklahoma. Oklahoma’s official voter registration statistics are reco...
Sequoyah County Historical Society will meet Sunday
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Sequoyah County Historical Society will meet Sunday
February 11, 2026
The Sequoyah County Historical Society will meet at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 15, at their museum, located at 200 East Creek Street in Sallisaw. The program will be “show and tell.” Members and guests are a...
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