Eddy W. Taylor

Sergeant Eddy W. Taylor served two tours in Vietnam with the 5th Special Forces from Aug. 1967 to December 1968. A-Team member: Demolitions and Mine Warfare; B-Detachment member: intelligence and operations; Bronze Star recipient for military operations in South Vietnam.

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Commissioners prepare for courthouse annex

By Lynn Adams Staff Writer

December 5, 2024

The former Agent Funeral Home was demolished in about four hours on Nov. 20 and the debris was hauled away during the following week. The concrete slab at the southeast corner of Chickasaw Avenue and ...

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Ross selected as Muldrow Christmas parade marshal

By JACOB BOWLING STAFF WRITER

December 5, 2024

Muldrow resident Kay Ross, aka “The Christmas Lady,” has been selected by the Muldrow Lions Club as this year’s parade marshal of the town’s annual Christmas parade. This year’s parade will take place...

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Henson facing lewd molestation charge

By Amie Cato-Remer Editor

December 5, 2024

A Sallisaw man is facing a felony charge of lewd molestation in Sequoyah County District Court after he allegedly sexually assaulted a child under the age of 5, in Muldrow, last month. Jeremy L. Henso...

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Thomas Evans

By JACOB BOWLING STAFF WRITER

December 5, 2024

For Gore resident and artist, Thomas Evans, Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year— and he’s got the traditions to prove it. For nearly two decades, Evans has dedicated the holiday season to...

Runnin’ Rangers primed for another successful season

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ROLAND BASKETBALL

Runnin’ Rangers primed for another successful season

By BY DAVID SEELEY SPORTS EDITOR

December 5, 2024

The Roland Rangers went 21-6 last season, but did not get past the Class 3A Area Tournament consolation semifinals. The good news for veteran Roland boys coach Eddie Lewis is he has the majority of th...

Sallisaw teams not playing in SCT this season, opting to play in Henryetta Tournament

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SALLISAW BASKETBALL

Sallisaw teams not playing in SCT this season, opting to play in Henryetta Tournament

By BY DAVID SEELEY SPORTS EDITOR

December 5, 2024

When looking at the Sallisaw High School basketball schedule for this season, one thing pops out — the Lady Diamonds and Black Diamonds will not be playing, as usual, in the Sequoyah County Tournament...