Thursday is a national day of observance

A national day of observance has been declared for Thursday, Jan. 9, to honor former President Jimmy Carter, who died Dec. 29 at age 100.

The U.S. Postal Service will suspend regular mail delivery, retail services and office activity on Jan. 9.

In a statement released Dec. 30, New York Stock Exchange Group president Lynn Martin announced that all markets will be closed Jan. 9 out of respect for President Carter.

Most banks will remain open Thursday because it is not an official federal holiday.

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Winter wonderland?

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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...