Former Muldrow player helps University of the Ozarks to home victory over Howard Payne

Sports

December 30, 2025

By DAVID SEELEY Sports Editor,

CLARKSVILLE, Ark. — Former Muldrow Lady Bulldog Kennedi “Kiki” Wight and the University of the Ozarks Eagles entered Christmas Break on a high note with a 63-60 home win over Howard Payne on Dec. 20 at Mabee Gymnasium.

Wight scored six points and had five rebounds, one assist and a blocked shot for the Eagles (5-3).

Through eight games this season, Wight is averaging 11 points, five rebounds, 1.9 assists, 1.3 blocked shots and 0.5 steals a game.

Wight and the Eagles were slated to return Tuesday afternoon with a road game against Millsaps College in Jackson Miss. Then, the Eagles will play their first games of 2026 when they have a backto- back with Hendrix College — with the first game at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Mabee Gymnasium, followed by the rematch at 2 p.m. Sunday in Conway, Ark.

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Tribes file federal suit against Stitt, Wildlife Department

Over prosecution of hunting, fishing on tribal land

December 30, 2025

Cherokee Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma and Chickasaw Nation filed a federal lawsuit in United States District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma naming Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt; his rec...

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OSU Sequoyah County Extension announces upcoming events

By David Seeley Sports Editor davids@cookson.news

December 30, 2025

OSU Sequoyah County Extension will host a Sheep and Goat Showmanship Workship on January 3, 2026, at the Sequoyah County Fairgrounds. Sheep session starts at 9 a.m. with the goat session stating at 1 ...

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Arvest makes inaugural Forbes’ America’s Best-in-State Companies list

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Muldrow JH wrestlers do well at Cherokee County Classic

By DAVID SEELEY Sports Editor

December 30, 2025

TAHLEQUAH — Several Muldrow junior high wrestlers placed in the first annual Cherokee County Classic, which took place Dec. 19-20 at Sequoyah-Tahlequah High School. In the junior high girls’ division,...

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Sequoyah County Courthouse Public Records

Felony Docket

December 30, 2025

Felony Docket Nathern K. England, 56, Muldrow: Unlawful poss. of CD with intent to distribute (methamphetamine).

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D.A.’s office hosts ‘Tree of Remembrance’ ceremony

December 30, 2025

The District 27 District Attorney’s Office recently hosted its annual “Tree of Honor and Remembrance” ceremony in honor of those who have lost their lives to violent crimes. “This time of year can be ...

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Boone visits students

December 30, 2025

Rylie Boone (right), Oklahoma University softball 4-peat National Champion and Owasso High School alumni, recently visited Belfonte Public School students and delivered gifts, along with the Owasso In...

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Liberty students gifted

December 30, 2025

Liberty Public Schools said they appreciate the Muldrow Cherokee Community Organization’s (MCCO) generosity in providing Christmas gifts to all of their students this holiday season. See related photo...

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Virginia V. O’Neal

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March 12, 1936 – Dec. 22, 2025 Funeral services for Virginia V. O’Neal, 89, of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 29, 2025, at First Assembly of God Church in Sallisaw. Burial followed at Libe...

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Tammy Lynn Southern-Riggs

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Michael Alan Brewer

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