Eastern Oklahoma VA Health Care System receives 5-star rating

The Eastern Oklahoma VA Health Care System (EOVAHCS) has announced that it received a 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). This is the first time CMS has included VA facilities in their annual Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings.

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FFAers compete for scholarships

February 6, 2025

Ten members of Sequoyah County FFA chapters are competing for scholarships based on their public speaking. The candidates spoke during the Sallisaw Chamber of Commerce’s monthly membership luncheon, h...

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Muldrow man facing kidnapping

By Amie Cato-Remer Editor

February 6, 2025

A Muldrow man is facing a felony kidnapping charge in Sequoyah County District Court after he allegedly confined/imprisoned another individual against their will. Jimmy D. Skelton, 41, was charged on ...

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Sex offender found to be staying at Sallisaw motel

By Amie Cato-Remer Editor

February 6, 2025

A convicted sex offender who was found to be staying in a Sallisaw motel is now facing a felony charge of failure to register as a sex offender in Sequoyah County District Court. George Kolmsee, 50, o...

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Susan Foreman

By JACOB BOWLING STAFF WRITER

February 6, 2025

In the cozy warmth of her home in Muldrow, Susan Foreman is carrying on a cherished family tradition—quilting with her mother, Myra. For Susan, quilting is more than just sewing fabric together; it’s ...

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Cherokee Nation announces new food distribution program at local community buildings

February 6, 2025

Cherokee Nation has signed MOUs with various Community and Cultural Outreach organizations to enter into the newly announced Hawiya Food Sovereignty Program. CCO organizations will distribute food pac...

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GORE PIRATES YOUTH WRESTLING

Gore Pirates Youth Wrestling members do well in own tournament

By DAVID SEELEY SPORTS EDITOR

February 6, 2025

There’s nothing like home-mat advantage for wrestlers, and the members of Gore Pirates Youth Wrestling took advantage of that in their own tournament, the Rumble on the River, which took place Jan. 25...