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Burn ban continues for Sequoyah County
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BREAKING NEWS
Burn ban continues for Sequoyah County
March 2, 2026
Sequoyah County Commissioners on Monday declined to lift the countywide burn ban they declared during an emergency meeting on February 26. The ban will remain in effect until further notice. Emergency...
Escaped inmate remains at large
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Escaped inmate remains at large
By Amie Cato-Remer Editor 
February 26, 2026
Robey L. Butler, 36, an inmate who walked away from the Jackie Brannon Correctional Center in McAlester last week and later reportedly took a hostage remains at large, according to authorities. The Ok...
Charges pending after investigation into school threat
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Charges pending after investigation into school threat
By Amie Cato-Remer Editor 
February 26, 2026
The Sequoyah County Sheriff’s Office has completed its investigation into recent social media threats directed at Moffett Public Schools, concluding that while charges will be pursued, the juvenile in...
Escaped inmate apprehended
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BREAKING NEWS
Escaped inmate apprehended
By Lynn Adams Staff Writer 
March 2, 2026
Robey L. Butler, the inmate who walked away from the Jackie Brannon Correctional Center in McAlester on February 18 and later reportedly took a hostage, has been captured. Sequoyah County Sheriff Larry Lane reported Monday that Butler was apprehended that morning near Keota on “that little island right out in front of where we were searching for five days.” Lane did not specify the exact location,...
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Burn ban continues for Sequoyah County
A: Main, Main, News
BREAKING NEWS
Burn ban continues for Sequoyah County
March 2, 2026
Sequoyah County Commissioners on Monday declined to lift the countywide burn ban they declared during an emergency meeting on February 26. The ban will remain in effect until further notice. Emergency...
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Sports
Sallisaw powerlifters, Roland duo, Gore Lady Pirate qualify for Monday’s state meet (UPDATED WITH ROLAND RESULTS
Sports
HIGH SCHOOL POWERLIFTING
Sallisaw powerlifters, Roland duo, Gore Lady Pirate qualify for Monday’s state meet (UPDATED WITH ROLAND RESULTS
By DAVID SEELEY SPORTS EDITOR 
February 26, 2026
FAIRVIEW — Four Sallisaw Lady Diamonds and a Gore Lady Pirate will represent Sequoyah County at the state powerlifting meets on Monday in Durant. At the Class 4A Regional Meet, Loukonnia Davis was the...
Sallisaw suffers playoff losses at Fort Gibson
Sports
SALLISAW BASKETBALL
Sallisaw suffers playoff losses at Fort Gibson
By DAVID SEELEY SPORTS EDITOR 
February 26, 2026
FORT GIBSON — The Sallisaw High School basketball teams now have their backs against the wall for the rest of the Class 4A playoffs. Both Sallisaw squads suffered Class 4A Regional Tournament champion...
EOSC Lady Mountaineers split road games at UA-Rich Mountain
Sports
COLLEGE SOFTBALL
EOSC Lady Mountaineers split road games at UA-Rich Mountain
By DAVID SEELEY SPORTS EDITOR 
February 26, 2026
MENA, Ark. — Former Vian softball player Maisie Wells and the Eastern Oklahoma State College Lady Mountaineers split Tuesday’s road doubleheader against the Arkansas-Rich Mountain Lady Bucks. The Lady...
Gore grappling trio looking to make history at state
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GORE WRESTLING
Gore grappling trio looking to make history at state
By DAVID SEELEY SPORTS EDITOR 
February 26, 2026
When Gore’s three Class 3A State Tournament qualifiers, 157-pounder Devon Mannon, 165-pounder Jaydan Gates and 215-pounder Kaydin McCartney, take to the mat this weekend at OG&E Pavilion, a.k.a. “The ...
Sallisaw state qualifiers looking forward to individual, team championships
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SALLISAW WRESTLING
Sallisaw state qualifiers looking forward to individual, team championships
By DAVID SEELEY SPORTS EDITOR 
February 26, 2026
Nine Sallisaw Black Diamonds wrestlers will be competing for both individual and a team state championship at the Class 4A State Tournament this weekend at O.G.&E. Pavilion, a.k.a. “The ‘New’ Big Hous...
Sallisaw likes chances of making state tournament again
Newsletter, Sports
SALLISAW BASEBALL
Sallisaw likes chances of making state tournament again
By DAVID SEELEY SPORTS EDITOR 
February 26, 2026
After years of frustration of seeing their baseball seasons end a game shy of the Class 4A State Tournament, the Sallisaw Black Diamonds, who went 25-7 in 2025, finally knocked down the door to state ...
Lifestyle
Vian resident builds growing presence in country music industry
Entertainment, Lifestyle, News
Vian resident builds growing presence in country music industry
January 29, 2026
From a small town in Sequoyah County to the heart of the country music business, Dewayne Johnson is quietly building a name for himself as an artist manager and publicist working with emerging talent ...
Mosiers celebrate 50 years
Lifestyle, Weddings and anniversaries
ANNIVERSARY
Mosiers celebrate 50 years
January 8, 2026
Once upon a time at the First Baptist Church in Muldrow, Danny Mosier and Lynn Ryan were married. Five decades later, Nov. 14, 2025, the happily-ever-after couple celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniv...
Horn and Moser unite
Lifestyle, Weddings and anniversaries
WEDDINGS
Horn and Moser unite
December 2, 2025
Chase Moser of Broken Arrow and Katie Horn of Vian were united in family, love and matrimony on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, at The Pines at Moser Farms. The ceremony took place surrounded by family and fr...
Johnsons to celebrate 65th wedding anniversary
Lifestyle, Weddings and anniversaries
Johnsons to celebrate 65th wedding anniversary
December 2, 2025
Jerry and Dixie Johnson of Vian will be honored with a celebration on their 65th wedding anniversary from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Dec. 7, at the Westside Church of Christ fellowship hall in Vian. Light refr...
Stanley Tubbs Memorial Library displays Native American art collection
Lifestyle, News
Stanley Tubbs Memorial Library displays Native American art collection
November 27, 2025
Blake Stewart, Stanley Tubbs Memorial Library clerk, is sharing an art collection at the library featuring his own work and the works of other Native American citizens of various tribes. The display f...
How to use pineapple to elevate your holiday dishes
Lifestyle, News
How to use pineapple to elevate your holiday dishes
By STATEPOINT 
November 25, 2025
Does holiday cooking stress you out? If so, you’re not alone. According to PWC research, 54% of people admit to feeling uptight any time they think about prepping or cooking food for holiday celebrati...
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