Search continues after inmate walks away from prison, kidnaps man

By Amie Cato-Remer Editor

An inmate who walked away from a state correctional facility last week and later reportedly took a hostage remains at large as law enforcement agencies intensify their search across eastern Haskell County and surrounding areas.

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Naked driver leads police on high-speed pursuit before being apprehended near Sallisaw

By Amie Cato-Remer

February 24, 2026

An Edmond man is facing a string of charges after allegedly leading officers from multiple agencies on a highspeed pursuit Sunday afternoon that began in Vian and ended along I-40 near Sallisaw. Griff...

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No burn ban yet

By Lynn Adams Staff Writer

February 24, 2026

Recent wildfires in neighboring Adair County along with heightened wildfire danger designations for several adjacent northwest Arkansas counties have Sequoyah County officials on the alert and prepare...

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Now, we’re down to 10 teams

By DAVID SEELEY SPORTS EDITOR

February 24, 2026

We have arrived at regional-tournament week, and we find ourselves with 10 high school basketball teams left in Classes 4A, 3A and 2A. Eight of those teams entered Tuesday night being only a win away ...

Heartbreaking loss to Red Oak ends season for Grizzlies

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Heartbreaking loss to Red Oak ends season for Grizzlies

By DAVID SEELEY SPORTS EDITOR

February 24, 2026

CAMERON — The high school basketball playoff run came to a screeching halt for the Gans Grizzlies as they lost a heartbreaking 44-43 game to the Red Oak Eagles in the Class B, Division II Regional Tou...

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Refuge eliminates 445 feral hogs in aerial operation

By Amie Cato-Remer Editor

February 24, 2026

An aggressive aerial hog control effort at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge resulted in the removal of 445 feral hogs during the first week of February, according to refuge officials. The operati...