Walters seeks Oklahoma AG opinion on impact of Trump order on immigrant students’ education

By NURIA MARTINEZ-KEEL OKLAHOMA VOICE

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma’s public schools chief has asked for clarity over whether a presidential executive order could block federally funded services to undocumented students.

President Donald Trump issued an executive order Feb. 19 stating “that no taxpayer-funded benefits go to unqualified aliens.” The purpose of Trump’s order is to “prevent taxpayer resources from acting as a magnet and fueling illegal immigration to the United States,” according to the text of the decree.

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Sallisaw Veterans Center opens as ‘the envy of every other state’

By BY LYNN ADAMS STAFF WRITER

February 25, 2025

Superlatives seemed to be everywhere Friday at the dedication celebration for the Sallisaw Veterans Center. The state-of-the-art facility, which boasts a sprawling 215,000 square feet and 175 single-o...

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Commissioners list accusations for removal of county assessor

By BY LYNN ADAMS STAFF WRITER

February 25, 2025

Sequoyah County Assessor Brandy Dobbs now knows the accusations the board of county commissioners are leveling against her in their attempt to have Dobbs removed from the office she’s held since June ...

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Cherokee Nation election filing draws 33 candidates

By TRISTAN LOVELESS NONDOC MEDIA

February 25, 2025

Nine seats on the Cherokee Nation Tribal Council, the legislative branch for Oklahoma’s largest tribe by population, drew 33 candidates over the four-day filing period in Tahlequah earlier this month....

News

Voter registration deadline approaches

February 25, 2025

March 7 is the last day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote in the April 1 Board of Education - Municipal General Election, Sequoyah County Election Board Secretary Ruby Br...

Sports

Lake Vian Hilltop Run is this weekend

February 25, 2025

The Lake Vian Hilltop Run will be Saturday and Sunday. There are multiple-distance races ranging from four miles up to 100 miles. Participants are allowed to walk, hike or run. So far there are 278 pa...