With federal funding freeze lifted, everything proved ‘to be just fine’

By Lynn Adams Staff Writer

Nonprofit organizations and government agencies at local, state and federal levels who depend on federal funding surely breathed a collective sigh of relief Wednesday afternoon when President Trump’s decree to freeze federal funding of grants and loans was rescinded, ending, at least for the moment, the state of flux and confusion for millions of Americans.

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Meetings about lodging tax ‘very good, very positive’

By Lynn Adams Staff Writer

January 30, 2025

If what’s transpiring at the town hall-style meetings the past two weeks is any indication, Sequoyah County voters may be giving the green light to a proposed 4% countywide lodging tax. The current it...

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Early voting begins February 6

January 30, 2025

Early voting begins Thursday, February 6, for voters in Sequoyah County. Voters who will not be able to make it to the polls on Election Day have the option of voting early at the county election boar...

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Glenn Patterson

By JACOB BOWLING STAFF WRITER

January 30, 2025

For Webbers Falls resident Glenn Patterson, starting his day includes slipping on a protective suit and venturing out to greet the inhabitants of his beehives. Where many might balk at the hum of thou...

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Dates set for 60th annual Sequoyah County Junior Livestock Show

By Amie Cato-Remer Editor

January 30, 2025

The 60th annual Sequoyah County Junior Livestock Show is set to take place February 5-7, at the Sequoyah County Fairgrounds, with the highly anticipated Premium Sale scheduled for the evening of Feb. ...

Roland gets road NOAA Conference win over Checotah

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Roland gets road NOAA Conference win over Checotah

By DAVID SEELEY SPORTS EDITOR

January 30, 2025

CHECOTAH — The Roland Lady Rangers got a road NOAA Conference victory Tuesday night, defeating the host Checotah Lady Wildcats 64-40. The Lady Rangers (12-4 overall, 4-0 in NOAA Conference play) trail...