Roland, Muldrow Start Central Shootout on Thursday

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March 3, 2026

Roland Middle School Quiz Bowl teams had an incredible season of competition. The sixth and seventh grade team of Aniyah Acton, Holden Denny, Eli Jeremiah, Camryn Lauman, Zenith Miller, Jayden Moore a...

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Charges pending after investigation into Moffett Public School threat

Officials say no credible means to carry out threat

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March 3, 2026

The Sequoyah County Sheriff ’s Office has completed its investigation into recent social media threats directed at Moffett Public Schools, concluding that while charges will be pursued, the juvenile i...

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Cherokee Nation announces passing of David Thornton Sr.

March 3, 2026

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

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CNPH nurses offering services at community center

March 3, 2026

Cherokee Nation (CN) Public Health nurses will be at the Sallie Byrd Sevenstar Community Center from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, offering the following services: • Free HPV vaccine, Narcan, A1C ch...

Obituaries

Jo Ann Kimbler Graham

March 3, 2026

April 22, 1948 – Feb. 21, 2026 Graveside service for Jo Ann (Kimbler) Graham, 77, of Sallisaw was held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, at Akins Cemetery under the direction of Forever Memories Fun...

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Harlan Eugene Gardenhire

March 3, 2026

Feb. 10, 1953 – Feb. 5, 2026 Memorial services for Harlan Eugene Gardenhire, 72, of Sneads, Fla., formerly of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 27, 2026, at the Agent Mallory-Martin Chapel in...

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Donna Carol Haddox

March 3, 2026

June 27, 1943 – Feb. 20, 2026 Funeral services for Donna Carol Haddox, 82, were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, at Agent Mallory Martin Chapel in Sallisaw. Burial followed at Akins Cemetery ...

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Lorene Sevenstar Taylor

March 3, 2026

March 16, 1941 – Feb. 21, 2026 Funeral services for Lorene (Sevenstar) Taylor, 84, of Belfonte, were held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026, at Belfonte Baptist Church. Burial was at Belfonte Cemetery...

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Catherine ‘Cathy’ Collins

March 3, 2026

Oct. 14, 1953 – Feb. 18, 2026 Catherine “Cathy” Collins, 72, of Sallisaw, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026, in Fort Smith, Ark. She was born on Oct. 14, 1953, in Napoleon, Ohio, to Freda Louise...

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David ‘Roger’ Beard

March 3, 2026

June 20, 1943 – Feb. 23, 2026 Graveside service for David “Roger” Beard, 82, of Muldrow, was held at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 27, 2026, at Cottonwood Cemetery in Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Mall...

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Bruce Wayne Hoover

March 3, 2026

Sept. 30, 1968 – Feb. 17, 2026 Funeral service for Bruce Wayne Hoover, 57, of Muldrow, was held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, at Agent Mallory Martin Chapel in Muldrow. Mr. Hoover was born on Sep...