Waiver approval increases ability to provide mental health, addiction services in state

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January 13, 2021

More Oklahomans will now be able to receive mental health and addiction services thanks to a recent federal waiver bringing more unity to the treatment of behavioral health illnesses. Oklahoma is one of only seven states to receive an Institution for Mental Diseases (IMD) waiver for serious mental illness and addiction from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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Deep snow covers roadways

January 14, 2025

Mike Richards reported updates for Swon Road/Mayfield Mountain Road during the recent snowfall. Richards said early Friday morning that the road was snow-packed, extremely slick and hazardous, and the...

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Former Roland animal control supervisor’s case moved

To February docket

By AMIE CATO-REMER EDITOR

January 14, 2025

Roland’s former animal control supervisor who was arrested and charged last year with felony animal cruelty has now been set for a February felony disposition docket, according to court records. Kayla...

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Bill resurfaces to require Ten Commandments in classrooms

By NURIA MARTINEZ-KEEL OKLAHOMA VOICE

January 14, 2025

OKLAHOMA CITY — An Oklahoma lawmaker says he hopes new House leadership will support a better outcome for his resurrected bill to display the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms. Rep. Jim Ols...

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Assessor’s Office mails property renditions

January 14, 2025

Sequoyah County Assessor Brandy Dobbs has announced that Personal Property Renditions were mailed out to Sequoyah County residents beginning Jan. 2. Dobbs says if any renditions are not received by he...

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Muldrow VFW 8394 announces speech, essay competition winners

By AMIE CATO-REMER EDITOR

January 14, 2025

Muldrow VFW Post 8394 is proud to announce the winners of this year’s Voice of Democracy and Patriots Pen competitions. These prestigious programs, which encourage youth to reflect on American values,...

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Absentee ballot request deadline approaches

Available to all voters

January 14, 2025

The deadline to request absentee ballots by mail is approaching. Applications must be received by the Sequoyah County Election Board no later than 5 p.m. January 27. Sequoyah County Election Board sec...

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Learn to crochet at the Library

January 14, 2025

Looking for a great winter activity that you can do indoors while staying warm? Then sign-up for Crochet Club and Beginner’s Crochet classes at the Muldrow Public Library. Those participating will lea...

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Turnpike tolls increase an average of 1-cent per mile in 2025

January 14, 2025

On Jan. 1, 2025, a systemwide toll increase goes into effect on Oklahoma turnpikes. For the typical turnpike user and PIKEPASS customer, the increase will amount to about 1-cent per mile. Across Oklah...

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Senate wants to limit virtual school days

By NURIA MARTINEZ-KEEL OKLAHOMAVOICE

January 14, 2025

OKLAHOMA CITY — An Oklahoma Senate bill that would curtail school districts’ use of virtual instruction days is expected to make a comeback in the 2025 Legislative Session. The bill would forbid publi...

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The ‘whole enchilada’

By Editor Amie Cato-Remer YES & KNOW

January 14, 2025

I made another visit to Chicago to see my daughter, son-in-law and grandson for the Christmas holiday, but waited until a few days after Christmas before flying there to avoid the crowds. We enjoyed a...

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Tribe receives $1.3M grant for environmental assessment and cleanup

January 14, 2025

The Cherokee Nation has been awarded a $1.3 million grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to conduct environmental assessments and cleanup planning across multiple sites within the reser...