Arkansas River Shootout begins Wednesday due to potential snowstorm

By BY DAVID SEELEY SPORTS EDITOR

Due to the potential snowstorm coming Thursday, the 2025 Arkansas River Shootout will now begin Wednesday at Webbers Falls High School, with both Webbers Falls Event Center and the old gym hosting four games on the day.

The host Warriors will meet the Whitesboro Bulldogs at 12:20 p.m. Wednesday, followed by the Lady Warriors facing the Keota Lady Lions at 1:40 p.m. Wednesday. Both games take place at Webbers Falls Event Center.

It’s uncertain what the dates will be for the championship semif...

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Winter wonderland?

January 7, 2025

Eastern Oklahoma residents are wondering what’s in store for Thursday afternoon into Friday. They’re wondering how cold it will be. They’re wondering if their vehicle will start. They’re wondering if ...

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Watts is new chairman for commissioners

By BY LYNN ADAMS STAFF WRITER

January 7, 2025

Sequoyah County Commissioners at their Monday meeting elected District 1 Commissioner Ray Watts to chair the county board for 2025. District 2 Commissioner Beau Burlison was elected vice chair for 202...

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Assessor’s Office mailed property renditions Jan. 2

January 7, 2025

Sequoyah County Assessor Brandy Dobbs has announced that Personal Property Renditions were mailed out to Sequoyah County residents beginning Jan. 2. Dobbs says if any renditions are not received by he...

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Muldrow VFW and Auxiliary announce competition winners

By Amie Cato-Remer Editor

January 7, 2025

Muldrow VFW Post 8394 is proud to announce the winners of this year’s Voice of Democracy and Patriots Pen competitions. These prestigious programs, which encourage youth to reflect on American values,...

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Voter registration deadline approaches for February election

January 7, 2025

January 17 is the last day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote in the February 11 Board of Education Primary and Special County, Town of Gore, Town of Paradise Hill electio...

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Absentee ballot request deadline approaches

January 7, 2025

The deadline to request absentee ballots by mail is approaching. Applications must be received by the Sequoyah County Election Board no later than 5 p.m. January 27. Sequoyah County Election Board sec...