A vision for the future of Cherokee law enforcement

By Chuck Hoskin Jr. Cherokee Nation Principal Chief

For the first time in Cherokee Nation history, the tribe is looking ahead with a new plan for its policing and public safety with a Five-Year Strategic Plan for the Cherokee Nation Marshal Service. The framework signals our commitment to the safety and sovereignty of the Cherokee people, especially as we have expanded our criminal justice system since 2020 in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court McGirt decision.

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City joins class action lawsuit vs. fire truck manufacturers

By Lynn Adams Staff Writer

February 17, 2026

On a night when Sallisaw Fire Chief Anthony Armstrong was recognized for his 30 years of service to the city — the past 17 as chief before his February 1 retirement — Sallisaw City Commissioners on Fe...

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Sallisaw man injured in rollover crash

By Amie Cato-Remer Editor

February 17, 2026

A single-vehicle rollover crash early Sunday morning left a Sallisaw man injured, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP). The collision occurred at around 12:24 a.m. at the intersection of U.S...

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Inside the ICE detention system

How Oklahoma facilities use legal limbo to pressure deportations

By BEN FENWICK | OKLAHOMA WATCH

February 17, 2026

After the Oklahoma Highway Patrol arrested Yingchao Fan following a rollover accident on Interstate 40, he sat in Sequoyah County jail despite facing no criminal charges, not even a traffic citation. ...

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Sallisaw resident sentenced

February 17, 2026

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma has announced that Andrew T. Blankenship, 39, of Sallisaw, was sentenced to 24 months in prison for one count of possession of ...

Central Lady Tigers pick up road victory over Eufaula

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HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL

Central Lady Tigers pick up road victory over Eufaula

By DAVID SEELEY SPORTS EDITOR

February 17, 2026

EUFAULA — The Central Lady Tigers ended the regular season on a high note as they picked up a true road win as they handled the Eufaula Lady Ironheads 50-34 on Monday night. The Lady Tigers (13-10) ju...

Sallisaw gets 2 Senior Night wins over Hilldale, NOAA Conference sweeps at Checotah, Poteau

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SALLISAW BASKETBALL

Sallisaw gets 2 Senior Night wins over Hilldale, NOAA Conference sweeps at Checotah, Poteau

By DAVID SEELEY SPORTS EDITOR

February 17, 2026

After the Sallisaw Lady Diamonds fast-pitch team suffered a Senior Night loss to Pocola and the Black Diamonds football team fell in a heartbreaking loss to Ada on its Senior Night, the Sallisaw Lady ...