Meeting set in May for USDA and rural water departments

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May 11, 2022

Representatives with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (Rural Development) will be on hand to provide information about loans and other services at a meeting to be held at 1:30 p.m. May 12 at the Sequoyah County Water Association building, Vance Mooney, SCWA manager, said.

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MCCO hosts first Women’s Gathering

By AMIE CATO-REMER EDITOR

April 14, 2026

The Muldrow Cherokee Community Organization (MCCO) hosted its first Women’s Gathering from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on April 8, at the MCCO building. Tashaa Harris, with the MCCO, said they decided to host the ...

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Roland woman charged with drug trafficking, firearm violations

Following Task Force search

By AMIE CATO-REMER EDITOR

April 14, 2026

A Roland woman is facing multiple felony charges following the execution of a nighttime search warrant that authorities say uncovered a large quantity of suspected methamphetamine and several firearms...

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RPS announces Teachers of the Year

April 14, 2026

Roland Public Schools is proud to recognize their 2026 Teachers of the Year. Krista Howard, second grade teacher at Roland Lower Elementary Cassie Roedenbeck, librarian at Roland Upper Elementary Teri...

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Friends of Muldrow Public Library to hold plant sale fundraiser

April 14, 2026

The Friends of the Muldrow Public will hold their annual plant sale fundraiser, April 17-18, in front of the Muldrow Public Library. A wide variety and sizes of plants will be available with the proce...

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District 27 launches ‘Castle Project’ to combat property crime

By AMIE CATO-REMER EDITOR

April 14, 2026

A new multi-agency initiative aimed at reducing property crime across District 27 has been announced by District Attorney Jack Thorp, who says stronger coordination among law enforcement agencies will...

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Reminder from ODOT: Campaign, advertisement signs not allowed in highway rights-of-way

April 14, 2026

As the Oklahoma general election season begins, the Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) reminds political candidates and volunteers to stay safe, follow the law, save taxpayer money and keep ...

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Free $10 scam reported

April 14, 2026

For those familiar with the assurance “The check is in the mail,” when it arrives, you may not want to cash it. The Sequoyah County Sheriff’s Office has recently received reports about what some resid...

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Baptist Health shuttering labor, delivery services by April 28

April 14, 2026

FORT SMITH — The rhythmic hum of fetal monitors and the specialized care of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit are slated to go silent at Baptist Health-Fort Smith, as the hospital prepares to shutter i...

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Muldrow ACT Boot Camp complete

Mission: Score impossible Train, target, triumph

April 14, 2026

Muldrow High School juniors accepted the challenge, put in the work, and rose to the occasion during their recent ACT Boot Camp. Over the course of the camp, students leaned into the process, sharpene...

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Grocery prices and the rebuilding of Lahaina

By AMIE CATO-REMER EDITOR

April 14, 2026

(Part 2) On Sunday morning, we headed for the Long Beach Airport with plenty of time to spare. After Teri’s husband dropped us off, we had no issues getting through TSA. The airport was founded in 192...

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Quilt Show Friday and Saturday

April 14, 2026

The Annual Sequoyah County OHCE Quilt Show, Craft Table and Bake Sale is Fri., April 17 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sat. April 18 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Sequoyah County Fairgrounds, corner of Redwood...