Tribe donates $78,734 to local law enforcement

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May 6, 2025

Cherokee Nation Districts 5 and 6 Tribal Councilors E.O. “Jr.” Smith and Daryl Legg, along with Cherokee Nation Deputy Principal Chief Bryan Warner recently donated a total of $78,724 to Sequoyah County law enforcement agencies.

Each local law enforcement agency, which included Gore, Vian, Muldrow, Roland, Marble City, Gans, Sallisaw, and Webbers Falls received $7,872, while the Sheriff’s Department was awarded $15,748.

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Roland students compete

May 6, 2025

Roland Middle School sixth grader Camryn Lauman and eighth grader Crash Denny recently had the opportunity to compete at the 2025 Eastern Oklahoma State Spelling Bee in Muskogee. There were around 200...

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NOISE urges renewed search for Baker

Army veteran and Cherokee Nation citizen who has been missing since January 24

May 6, 2025

Northeast Oklahoma Indigenous Safety & Education (NOISE) has issued a prepared statement calling for renewed search efforts and public attention in the disappearance of Justin D. Baker, an enrolled ci...

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Arkansas trucker dies in Interstate-40 semi crash

Cause remains under investigation

By AMIE CATO-REMER EDITOR

May 6, 2025

An Arkansas man was killed early last Tuesday morning in a single-vehicle crash on Interstate-40, about two miles east of Muldrow, according to Oklahoma Highway Patrol. The fatal collision occurred at...

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Roland Elementary hosting in-person 2025-26 school enrollment on May 15

May 6, 2025

Roland Elementary would like to inform parents and guardians that from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, May 15, staff will be available on campus to assist with in-person enrollment for the 202526 schoo...

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Help support Moffett STEM

May 6, 2025

Come support Moffett STEM at the D&D Auction Barn on May 10 by purchasing a drink and snack while you bid. Chick baskets will also be available for bidding during the poultry auction at 10 a.m. The sa...

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Muldrow Library offering free S.A.I.L. classes

May 6, 2025

The Muldrow Public Library is offering free S.A.I.L. (Stay Active & Independent for Life) classes from 2 to 3 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday at the library. S.A.I.L. is a strength, balance and fitnes...

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Masonic Teacher of Today

May 6, 2025

Roland Middle School would like to congratulate their wonderful teacher, Jonathon Harvey, on being this year’s recipient of the Masonic Teacher of Today award. He was honored at the Masonic Lodge in M...

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The Kindness Krew awards scholarships to local graduates

May 6, 2025

The Kindness Krew awarded Sallisaw High School senior Latisha James and Central High School senior Elizabeth Ortiz scholarships on April 23. Through a huge garage sale fundraiser last year, The Kindne...

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Illustrating America winners announced

May 6, 2025

The Muldrow VFW Auxiliary 8384 wants to thank all the schools and participants who entered this year’s Illustrating America Art Contest. They look forward to seeing even more art next year. Congratula...

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A Seven Year Storm is Coming!

But of that day and hour no one knows

By Shirley R. Watts

May 6, 2025

“But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. Take heed, watch and pray; for you do not know when the time is”(Mark 13:32-33). “in a moment, ...

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Sallie Byrd Sevenstar Community Center announces upcoming events

May 6, 2025

The Sallie Byrd Sevenstar Community Center has announced some upcoming events for the months of May and June. Everyone is welcome to attend the series of cultural wellness gatherings where participant...