RPD accepting donations to keep others warm

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November 4, 2025

As the cold weather moves in, the Roland Police Department is asking the community to come together and help keep local kids warm this winter season.

The department is collecting new and gently used jackets, beanies and gloves for children of all ages. Every donation will help a child stay cozy during the chilly months ahead.

Items can be dropped off at the department between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. at 300 S. Roland Road, Monday through Friday.

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Pumpkin contest winners ‘back the blue’

November 4, 2025

Muldrow Elementary School honored the men and women in blue this year with a pumpkin decorating contest to raise money to “Back the Blue.” The money raised will be used to provide an appreciation lunc...

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Missing Muldrow juvenile located

November 4, 2025

A runaway juvenile who was reported missing by family members on Oct. 2 has been located, according to Muldrow Police. Authorities sought the public’s assistance in locating Chelsey Easley, 15, after ...

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Tribe deploys $1.25M to regional food banks

Seeking ‘Partners’ to assist, address SNAP funding crisis

November 4, 2025

Three days after Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. declared a food security state of emergency, the tribe is deploying $1.25 million to regional food banks and other programs. On Oct. 2...

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Muldrow Burger Barn to host free community Thanksgiving dinner

By AMIE CATO-REMER EDITOR

November 4, 2025

Muldrow Burger Barn has announced that they will be hosting a free community Thanksgiving dinner on Thursday, Nov. 27, from 11 a.m to 3 p.m., or until they run out of food. “With the state of the worl...

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Moffett residents encouraged to apply for financial assistance

Through the Voluntary Buyout Program

November 4, 2025

The Eastern Oklahoma Development District (EODD), in partnership with the Oklahoma Department of Commerce, is encouraging residents of Moffett to apply immediately for financial assistance through the...

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Roland Shop With A Cop/ Firefighter is Dec. 13

November 4, 2025

Roland Police and Fire Departments will host their annual Shop With A Cop/Firefighter Christmas community event at 7 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 13, at Dollar General in Roland. The event is being sponsore...

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Arvest Bank offering assistance during government shutdown

November 4, 2025

Arvest Bank is offering assistance to customers impacted by the government shutdown. Through the Arvest Assist program, which was launched after the 2018-19 government shutdown, Arvest customers exper...

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Sen. Hamilton holds interim study to examine CCP influence

November 4, 2025

Senator Warren Hamilton, R-McCurtain, recently held an interim study to evaluate the influence of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) within the state of Oklahoma. The study evaluated the surge in illeg...

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CN Public Health community flu vaccination events

November 4, 2025

Cherokee Nation Public Health has listed the dates and times for community flu vaccination events in November. Drive-thru clinic hours are Tuesdays from 12 to 5 p.m.; Wednesdays from 12 to 4 p.m.; and...

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Nov. event scheduled at Sallie Byrd Sevenstar Community Building

November 4, 2025

The Sallie Byrd Sevenstar Community Building is inviting everyone to join them for a series of cultural wellness gatherings. The event, which is supported by Restored Access Cherokee Nation Behavioral...

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Sequoyah County Historical Society takes annual fall trip

By JACKIE SNOW POP SUBMITTED

November 4, 2025

The Sequoyah County Historical Society made their annual fall trip on Oct. 15. They met at the society’s museum, 200 E. Creek in Sallisaw, and left for McAlester on a chartered Kats bus provided by Ch...