2nd ethics probe examines Ryan Walters for social media, political activity

By MICHAEL McNUTT and SASHA NDISABIYE | NONDOC.COM

With his handling of 2022 campaign funds already being questioned, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters is also being investigated over whether certain posts on social media and certain comments on issues mostly concerning President-elect Donald Trump violate ethics rules about the use of state money, property or time.

The Oklahoma Ethics Commission disclosed its latest investigation of Walters on Thursday when members voted 5-0 to authorize Ethics Commission executive director...

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Students volunteer to help homeless

By Lynn Adams Staff Writer

January 21, 2025

While what transpired Monday at The Shed in downtown Sallisaw may have ostensibly lent itself to a Hallmark movie — “The Homecoming Queens and the Homeless” — the lunchtime civic engagement activity t...

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Jordan’s body found following second search

By Amie Cato-Remer Editor

January 21, 2025

After over a week of uncertainty, the search for a missing Vian man came to a tragic end on Thursday when his body was discovered by authorities. Ryan Jordan’s body was located in a wooded area near h...

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Junior Livestock Show dates set

January 21, 2025

The 60th annual Sequoyah County Junior Livestock Show will be held Feb. 5, 6 and 7, at the Sequoyah County Fairgrounds.

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Muldrow announces teachers of the year, hires reserve officers

By Amie Cato-Remer Editor

January 21, 2025

The Muldrow Board of Education convened for its regular monthly meeting on Jan. 13, where several significant decisions, including the renewal of important staff contracts, policy changes, and approva...

Central teams celebrate homecoming with sweep of Gore

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Central teams celebrate homecoming with sweep of Gore

By DAVID SEELEY SPORTS EDITOR

January 21, 2025

It was a happy homecoming Saturday afternoon for the Central basketball teams as they swept the Gore squads. In a boys’ contest that was nip and tuck throughout, the Tigers used a late surge to defeat...

Roland archers do well at Shady Point Tournament

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Roland archers do well at Shady Point Tournament

By DAVID SEELEY SPORTS EDITOR

January 21, 2025

POTEAU — Roland’s archery teams did very well in last week’s Shady Point Tournament, which took place Jan. 13-14 at Poteau’s Donald W. Reynolds Community Center after being snowed out on the event’s o...