Cantu is new Dean of UAFS College of Health, Education and Human Sciences

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January 12, 2022

The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith has selected Dr. D. Antonio “Dean” Cantu as the Dean of the College of Health, Education, and Human Sciences. Cantu will begin his role Feb. 1, 2022. The search for the new head administrator has been underway since June of 2021, led by the ACES (Academic Career and Executive Search) national search firm.

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Sheriff warns of public safety impacts during state legislative panel

By AMIE CATO-REMER EDITOR

February 10, 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 sta...

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Details released in murder of man found in river

By AMIE CATO-REMER EDITOR

February 10, 2026

Authorities have arrested five people and filed multiple felony charges in connection with the killing of a Muskogee man whose body was discovered last fall along the Arkansas River in Van Buren, Ark....

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Former animal control supervisor’s case amended to abandonment

By AMIE CATO-REMER EDITOR

February 10, 2026

Roland’s former animal control supervisor who was arrested and charged with felony animal cruelty has had her charge amended to abandonment of animals, according to court records. Kayla Barnes, 34, of...

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Roland teacher invests where she lives

By AMIE CATO-REMER EDITOR

February 10, 2026

In Sarah Richards’ third grade classroom at Roland Elementary, learning is more than worksheets and tests. It’s laughter, encouragement, creativity and the kind of confidence- building that follows st...

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A wish come true

February 10, 2026

Roland Public Schools said they are excited to celebrate first grader Stevie Jastrzemski, who was recently able to experience a magical Make-A-Wish trip to Disney! From big smiles to unforgettable mem...

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Moffett Public School accepting applications for 3-year-old program

February 10, 2026

Moffett Public School is now accepting applications for their 2026-27, 3-year-old program waiting list. Eligibility requirements include: -Child must be 3 years old by Sept. 1, 2026 -Child must be a r...

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Free beading class at MCCO

February 10, 2026

The Muldrow Cherokee Community Organization (MCCO) is hosting free beading classes in February and March, that will be held on the 4th and 18th of each month from 1 to 3 p.m. Classes will also take pl...

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Sequoyah County Historical Society will meet Sunday

February 10, 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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Area Agency on Aging offering services

February 10, 2026

If you are 60 years of age or older and need access to services such as meals (home delivered or congregate), homemaker services, nutrition counselling, legal help, caregiver services or transportatio...

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Cherokee Nation spring education tours now available for students

February 10, 2026

Students can learn more about the rich history and thriving culture of the Cherokee Nation through free education tours this spring. They can be scheduled February- May, with reservations offered on a...

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Common Cents Act takes on penny problems, advances in House

February 10, 2026

Legislation that would allow and later require certain public cash transactions to be rounded to the nearest nickel has passed a House policy committee and now moves to an oversight committee. Authore...