U.S. Supreme Court rejects Oklahoma’s attempt to restore federal family planning funds

By PAUL MONIES OKLAHOMA WATCH

Oklahoma will have to use state money for family planning services at county health clinics after it lost an emergency bid to restore $4.5 million in federal grants because of the state’s refusal to publicize an abortion referral hotline upon request.

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103rd birthday celebrates Fullbright’s long, full life

By Lynn Adams Staff Writer

October 3, 2024

There was a birthday milestone celebrated Tuesday that received a lot of attention: The 100th birthday of former President Jimmy Carter. But if you were at NHS Sequoyah, another birthday was celebrate...

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Commissioners table progress update of assessor’s office

By Lynn Adams Staff Writer

October 3, 2024

A standing-room-only crowd of more than 40 people showed up Monday for the weekly meeting of the Sequoyah County Commissioners. Many were in attendance to witness the commissioners proclaim October as...

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SCWA announces water rate increase

October 3, 2024

The Sequoyah County Water Association (SCWA) at its regular monthly meeting on Aug. 27, voted to increase water rates to its customers. The board of directors reviewed several proposals before making ...

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Naming commissioners as lawsuit defendants not an assault or attack

By Lynn Adams Staff Writer

October 3, 2024

Just because someone is named as a defendant in a lawsuit, it doesn’t mean they did anything wrong, despite appearances. That’s what Sallisaw attorney Fourth Scoufos told the Sequoyah County Commissio...

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Barber releases 4th book; signing to be held Oct. 9

By Amie Cato-Remer Editor

October 3, 2024

Gertie Barber of Muldrow has released her fourth book, “Doc UpChurch & 'Hairy Trigger' A Legend of Wilson Rock & The Arkansas River.” A book signing has been scheduled for 12 noon on Oct. 9, at Stanle...

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Mike Sanders

By JACOB BOWLING STAFF WRITER

October 3, 2024

Just outside of Roland, on a stretch of land bordered by rolling hills and winding streams, you’ll find Mike Sanders in his element: among his cattle, tending to the land, and passing on knowledge fro...