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May 13, 2025
Ongoing events at the Cherokee Nation

Explore the “Troy Jackson: Mercy is in the Details” exhibit at the Cherokee Nation Anna Mitchell Cultural & Welcome Center in Vinita. The new exhibit dives into Cherokee National Treasure Troy Jackson’s artistic exploration of Cherokee history, culture and identity. Featuring more than two dozen artworks – including several large-scale, conceptual sculptures – the exhibit shares an upclose look at the artist’s perspective and the motivations that inspire his impressive body of work. It is on display now through Aug. 3, 2025. The Anna Mitchell Cultural & Welcome Center is located at 953 E. Illinois Ave. in Vinita. For more information, email info@visitcherokee. com, call 877-7796977 or go to VisitCherokeeNation. com.

The “Thomas Muskrat: Carving Out a Community” exhibit is on display at the Saline Courthouse Museum in Rose. Cherokee National Treasure Thomas Muskrat has spent a lifetime building connections with Cherokees and people of other tribal nations. In this new exhibit, learn how his artistic journey as a carver and role as founder of the Bell Powwow were both inspired by his drive and commitment to strengthen Native ties and communities. This exhibit, on display at the Saline Courthouse Museum, 55870 S. 490 Road, in Rose, is on display now through May 17, 2025. Admission to the museum is free and is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. For more information, email info@visitcherokee.com, call 877-779-6977 or go to VisitCherokeeNation. com.

Tribe’s Chief, Deputy Chief propose ‘Opportunity Zones’ during TERO Banquet
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Tribe’s Chief, Deputy Chief propose ‘Opportunity Zones’ during TERO Banquet
Two local Indian-owned businesses awarded
December 9, 2025
Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. and Deputy Chief Bryan Warner recently proposed a plan to target more small business capital to low income and high poverty areas of the tribe’s 7,000 ...
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Candidates file for county Board of Education seats
Along with City of Sallisaw police chief, mayor
By AMIE CATO-REMER EDITOR 
December 9, 2025
Several candidates filed for a Declaration of Candidacy at the Sequoyah County Election Board last week for the upcoming Sequoyah County Board of Education/City of Sallisaw races, which are scheduled ...
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Holiday drive launched for local students
By AMIE CATO-REMER EDITOR 
December 9, 2025
A group of Sequoyah County women who are wanting to ensure local children have a brighter holiday season are asking the community to pitch in and help. The women are asking for donations of new toys (...
Keeping the language alive
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Keeping the language alive
Community gathers for Cherokee class at MCCO
By AMIE CATO-REMER EDITOR 
December 9, 2025
On Monday evenings in Muldrow, the lights inside the Muldrow Cherokee Community Organization (MCCO) glow a little brighter—not just from the overhead fixtures, but from the energy of a growing group d...
Harold Willis Lasiter
Obituaries
Harold Willis Lasiter
December 9, 2025
Aug. 24, 1954 – Nov. 29, 2025 Memorial services for Retired U.S. Army Master Sergeant Harold Willis Lasiter, 71, of Muldrow, were held at 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 8, 2025, at Agent Mallory Martin Chapel in...
Marion Louis Owens
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Marion Louis Owens
December 9, 2025
Feb. 5, 1939 – Dec. 1, 2025 Funeral services for Marion Louis “M.L.” Owens, 86, of Muldrow, was held at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 8, 2025, at First Baptist Church. Burial followed at Muldrow Memory Gardens...
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Bertha Lea Barnes Farmer
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Bertha Lea Barnes Farmer
December 9, 2025
Dec. 4, 1947 – Dec. 3, 2025 Funeral services for Bertha Lea (Barnes) Farmer, 77, will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, at Vision of The Way in Roland. Burial will follow at Northview Cemete...
William Lee ‘Bill’ Farkas
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William Lee ‘Bill’ Farkas
December 9, 2025
Oct. 27, 1942 – Nov. 25, 2025 Funeral services for William Lee “Bill” Farkas, 83, of Muldrow, were held at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 1, 2025, at Agent Mallory-Martin Chapel in Muldrow. Burial was at Mitche...
Russell Edward ‘Russ’ Heiner Jr.
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Russell Edward ‘Russ’ Heiner Jr.
December 9, 2025
Sept. 24, 1953 – Nov. 28, 2025 Funeral services for Russell Edward “Russ” Heiner, Jr., 72, of Roland, were held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, at Agent Mallory Martin Chapel in Muldrow. Burial fol...
Pastor Randy Farmer
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Pastor Randy Farmer
December 9, 2025
Oct. 23, 1951 – Nov. 27, 2025 Funeral services for Pastor Randy Farmer, 74, of Muldrow, were held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, at First Assembly of God Church in Muldrow. Burial followed at Upper...
Richard M. Carter
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Richard M. Carter
December 9, 2025
Jan. 19, 1949 – Dec. 1, 2025 Funeral services for Richard M. Carter, 76, of Muldrow, were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025, at the Agent Mallory-Martin Chapel in Muldrow. Burial was at Memory Gar...
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