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August 10, 2022

Students begin preparing for national ACT exam

By News Staff

Students begin preparing for national ACT exam News Staff Wed, 08/10/2022 - 08:28

Native students preparing for the national ACT exam can now register for a free virtual workshop hosted by Cherokee Nation Foundation.

The Aug. 27 workshop is hosted in partnership with Testing With Success for Native students in grades 9-12, with preference given to Cherokee Nation citizens.

Testing With Success provides customized testing preparation, featuring copyrighted strategies and specialized testing handbooks that deliver significant results.

Students who participated in previous workshops and took the national exam saw an average increase of four points, with some students increasing by as many as nine points, and a select few students achieving a near perfect score.

Registration for the Aug. 27 workshop is available through Aug. 25 at www.cherokeenationfoundation. org.

Editorial: Don’t let lawmakers ruin what’s working in Sequoyah County

May 21, 2025

Most people in Sequoyah County probably haven’t heard much about the Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust, better known as TSET. But that doesn’t mean it hasn’t made a difference here. Since voters crea...

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Movers and shakers tour Sallisaw Veterans Center

May 20, 2025

It was a veritable who’s who of local and state movers and shakers Monday when Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond toured the Sallisaw Veterans Center. It was the place to see and be seen. But ...

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Storm ravages county, leaves path of destruction

By Amie Cato-Remer Editor

May 20, 2025

A powerful storm system swept through Sequoyah County Sunday and Monday, leaving behind a trail of downed trees, damaged homes and widespread power outages. Thousands of residents are still reeling fr...

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Commissioners approve appointments, transfers

By Lynn Adams Staff Writer

May 20, 2025

The Sequoyah County Commissioners at their weekly Monday meeting approved appointments of: • Rich Russell and Julie Haywood as requisitioning officers to the Redland Fire Department • Bill Gemmell and...

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New drug combo makes fentanyl even more lethal

By Amie Cato-Remer Editor

May 20, 2025

A new and increasingly dangerous drug combination is raising alarm among law enforcement and public health officials across the country. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has reported a s...

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2 Gore residents killed in motorcycle crash

By Amie Cato-Remer Editor

May 20, 2025

A tragic collision northeast of Gore claimed the lives of two local residents on Saturday afternoon and left a third critically injured, according to an accident report released by the Oklahoma Highwa...

Gerald and Mya Fish: Celebrating 60 years of love

Lifestyle, Weddings and anniversaries

ANNIVERSARY

Gerald and Mya Fish: Celebrating 60 years of love

May 20, 2025

Gerald and Mya Fish of Blackgum joyfully celebrate 60 years of love, laughter and unwavering togetherness. Married on May 22, 1965, at Sugar Grove Methodist Church near Bloomingdale, Wis., their journ...

Black Diamonds to have 2-day football camp Thursday and Friday

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SALLISAW FOOTBALL

Black Diamonds to have 2-day football camp Thursday and Friday

By DAVID SEELEY SPORTS EDITOR

May 20, 2025

The Sallisaw Black Diamonds football team will wrap up their one and only spring practice week with a two-day team camp, beginning at 10 a.m. Thursday and Friday at Perry F. Lattimore Stadium. “We’re ...

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Boys & Girls Club April Members of the Month

May 20, 2025

The Boys & Girls Club of Sequoyah County, Sallisaw Unit, has named Brenlee Welch as its April Member of the Month. Brenlee is the daughter of Megan Welch. Brenlee is celebrated for her thoughtfulness ...

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Oklahoma income tax cut bill clears first hurdle, sets stage for future reductions

By BARBARA HOBEROCK OKLAHOMA VOICE

May 20, 2025

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma House on Tuesday advanced a measure to lower the state’s income tax despite concerns it would have little impact on residents. House Bill 2764 creates a process for ultima...

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Armer is Central FFA tractor winner

May 20, 2025

Central Public School’s FFA Chapter congratulates LaLita Armer on winning its FarmAll tractor raffle. The students also thank everyone who purchased tickets to support the Central FFA.