Central Tigers down Gore Pirates in District A-8 showdown

By DAVID SEELEY SPORTS EDITOR

When Sequoyah County rivals Gore and Central met on the gridiron Friday night at Tiger Stadium, one team was going to remain undefeated and unblemished in District A-8 competition — and the other team would see its perfect season stopped.

Thanks to their defense, the Tigers were able to stymy the Pirates’ offense and come away with a 26-16 win.

“I couldn’t be more happy defensively,” Central coach Jeremy Thompson said. “Our defense has come up big for us all year. Tonight was huge. We ...

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Gone, but not forgotten

Long Cemetery board tends unmarked graves

By Lynn Adams Staff Writer

October 10, 2024

It’s been 120 years since Emma Youngblood Montgomery (nee Benge) donated five acres from her Indian allotment for the establishment in 1904 of a cemetery in what was then the thriving community of Lon...

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Muldrow superintendent arrested for DUI, TOC

By Amie Cato-Remer Editor

October 10, 2024

Muldrow Public Schools Superintendent Leon Ashlock was reportedly arrested Tuesday afternoon and booked into the Tulsa County jail on charges of driving under the influence and transporting an open co...

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Man who fled traffic stop captured

By Amie Cato-Remer Editor

October 10, 2024

Sequoyah County Sheriff Larry Lane said as of press time, Thursday, that a Hispanic male who ran from deputies during a traffic stop west of U.S. Hwy. 59, early Monday morning, has been captured. The ...

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Pete Henderson

By JACOB BOWLING STAFF WRITER

October 10, 2024

In the peaceful countryside near Gore, Pete Henderson has become something of a local legend—not for any grand accolades, but for the quiet, steady way he passes down his wisdom to his grandkids. Sinc...

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Cookson Hills lineman assisting Georgia

October 10, 2024

Linemen from Cookson Hills Electric Cooperative, Inc. Jeremy Baker, Nick Worsham, Kaleb Nixon, Cody Gray, Colton Sweeden, Jason Blalock and George Jiles, headed out last week to assist Jefferson Energ...

Senior cornerback wants it all his final season as a Tiger

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Senior cornerback wants it all his final season as a Tiger

Central hooks up in district showdown tonight at Talihina

By DAVID SEELEY SPORTS EDITOR

October 10, 2024

Sometimes a word like “bittersweet” is what most seniors use to describe their final seasons in their respective sport. However, determination may be the best word Central Tigers senior cornerback Aid...