Roland runner claims 1,600-meter run regional title; other Rangers qualify for Class 3A State Track Meet

By DAVID SEELEY SPORTS EDITOR

ATOKA — Roland Lady Rangers longdistance runner Molly Carver claimed the regional title in the 1,600-meter run at Saturday’s Class 3A Regional Meet at Phillips Field. Carver won the event in a winning time of 5:41.43, while she was fourth in the 3,200-meter run (12:41.49) and was 13th in the 800-meter run (2:45.88). Carver found out Monday that she grabbed one of the atlarge bids for this weekend’s state meet in the 3,200-meter run to give her two events in which she will have a shot at a state title.

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Helping the homeless: A heartfelt community effort

December 9, 2025

For the past five years, Angela Cox has quietly assembled care sacks for members of our local homeless community. Each sack is thoughtfully filled with hats, socks, emergency blankets, gloves, snacks,...

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Suspect in vehicle thefts apprehended after countywide search

By Amie Cato-Remer Editor

December 9, 2025

A man suspected of stealing two vehicles north of Sallisaw on Friday was taken into custody less than two hours after the Sequoyah County Sheriff’s Office issued a public safety alert. The alert, rele...

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Sallisaw man set to appear before judge stemming from fatality collision

By Amie Cato-Remer Editor

December 9, 2025

A Sallisaw man charged with first-degree manslaughter and several related offenses following a deadly collision in October that investigators described as a possible case of road rage is now set to ap...

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It’s the most wonderful time of the year

December 9, 2025

Dec. 11 Pictures with Santa Santa Claus is coming to Muldrow for photos, presented by Bruton Masonic Lodge. $5 suggested donations benefit Muldrow Speech & Debate. Muldrow H.S. cafeteria 5 to 8 p.m. T...

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Vian Pastor now set for January docket

By Amie Cato-Remer Editor

December 9, 2025

A Vian pastor charged last month with a felony count of lewd molestation in Sequoyah County District Court has now been set for a 2026 felony disposition docket, according to court records. Michael Ma...

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Gore Schools outlines winter weather plan, snow route bus schedule

By Amie Cato-Remer Editor

December 9, 2025

As winter weather approaches, Gore Public Schools has released its annual reminder of how the district communicates schedule changes and implements modified bus routes during inclement conditions. Sup...