Roland resident sentenced to 19 years for maiming, burglary

By Amie Cato-Remer Editor

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma in Muskogee has announced that Morgan C. Blanton-Barnes, 24, of Roland, has been sentenced to 235 months in prison for one count of maiming and 188 months in prison for first degree burglary, both in Indian Country.

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From birds to deer to hogs to kangaroos, 2024 was eventful for city’s animal control

By Lynn Adams Staff Writer

January 2, 2025

When talk turns to animals — ducks, geese, hogs, deer, skunks, snakes and even kangaroos, in addition to dogs and cats — names like Jack Hanna or Steve Irwin or Marlon Perkins may come to mind. In Seq...

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Sheriff’s awards banquet, dinner honor ‘great work’

January 2, 2025

The Sequoyah County Sheriff’s Office recently held its annual awards banquet and Christmas dinner. “We are so blessed to have so many supporters from all over the county that help sponsor our banquet ...

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Citizenship proof may be required to attend school

By JENNIFER PALMER OKLAHOMA WATCH

January 2, 2025

Children would have to show proof of U.S. citizenship or legal immigration status to enroll in a public school under new rules proposed by the Oklahoma Department of Education, a practice that could r...

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Michael Stevens

By JACOB BOWLING STAFF WRITER

January 2, 2025

Michael Stevens’ New Year’s resolution has a deeper motivation. Last year, his father passed away from heart problems, leaving a lasting impression on him about the importance of health. “Dad was alwa...

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Sequoyah County Tournament begins Monday

January 2, 2025

Brackets for the Sequoyah County Tournament, which begins Monday.

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Roland basketball homecoming held

January 2, 2025

Roland High School held its annual basketball homecoming on Dec. 20 prior to the teams’ home games against Ozark, Ark., at the Ranger Dome. The homecoming court included Queen Julianna Trujillo; escor...