‘Nation to Nation’ Virtual Consultation Meeting to be held on Aug. 17

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Muldrow School Board approves personnel, contracts

By AMIE CATO-REMER EDITOR

February 17, 2026

The Muldrow Public Schools Board of Education handled personnel matters, contract renewals, and updates on new graduation requirements during its regular monthly meeting last Monday evening. After cal...

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Rogers, Bowling win school board seats

February 17, 2026

In Sequoyah County’s two elections for school board — for Central and Moffett schools — Blake Rogers and Dayanara Marie Bowling emerged as unofficial winners, respectively. In voting for the Central s...

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Roland Police announces Warrant Amnesty Program

From now through May

February 17, 2026

From now through the month of May, the Roland Police Department is offering a Warrant Amnesty Program. If you currently have an outstanding warrant, this is your opportunity to address it without fear...

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School Board reorganizes, approves 2026-27 calendar

By AMIE CATO-REMER EDITOR

February 17, 2026

The Roland Board of Education approved a new school calendar, reorganized its leadership, and handled a variety of personnel and financial matters during its regular monthly meeting on Feb. 9. Board P...

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MCCO packs 1,300 valentines

February 17, 2026

Members and volunteers with the Muldrow Cherokee Community Organization (MCCO) put together around 1,300 Valentine’s Day snack bags last week to give to Muldrow students. The organization said they we...

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Foundation looking for clothing donations

February 17, 2026

The non-profit, Rural Communities Initiative Foundation, is requesting donated clothes for their clothes closet, which started in November 2025. The foundation has distributed clothes to about 250 ind...

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Bill advances to strengthen SNAP nutrition standards

February 17, 2026

Senator Kristen Thompson, has advanced Senate Bill 1833, legislation aimed at strengthening the integrity of Oklahoma’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) by promoting healthier food pur...

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Vann honored during School Counselor Appreciation Week

February 17, 2026

Liberty Public School proudly celebrated Mrs. Misti Vann, their incredible school counsel or, during School Counselor Appreciation Week. School administration said Mrs. Vann is kind, caring and endles...

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Belfonte January Students of the Month

February 17, 2026

Belfonte Public School wishes to congratulate their January students of the month.

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A Furnace-Faith and Fourth Man

By Shirley R. Watts

February 17, 2026

“Nebuchadnezzar the king made an image of gold, To you it is commanded, O peoples, nations, and languages,you shall fall down and worship the gold image that King Nebuchadnezzar has set up;and whoever...

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Senior Day at the Capitol to be held March 30

February 17, 2026

Oklahoma senior citizens, caregivers, and others interested in issues affecting aging Oklahomans are invited to the State Capitol for Senior Day at the Capitol on Monday, March 30, from 8:30 a.m. to 1...