Cherokee Nation announces passing of David Thornton Sr.

Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. released the following statement Thursday following the passing of David Thornton Sr.:

“Today we honor the life and service of David Thornton Sr., a dedicated leader whose work strengthened the Cherokee Nation across many years and roles. David served on the Council of the Cherokee Nation for 18 years, from 1999 until 2017.

“He understood that leadership means building a stronger future. He turned that vision into action that improved the lives...

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Burn ban declared for Sequoyah County

February 26, 2026

At a special meeting Thursday, Sequoyah County Commissioners declared a seven-day burn ban for the county, effective immediately. Emergency Management Director Todd Harris announced the ban, noting th...

I-40 closed overnight between Sallisaw and Muldrow

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I-40 closed overnight between Sallisaw and Muldrow

February 26, 2026

All lanes of eastbound I-40 will be closed between U.S. 64 in Sallisaw and U.S. 64B in Muldrow in Sequoyah County from midnight Thursday, Feb. 26, to 5 a.m. Friday, Feb. 27, for guardrail repairs in a...

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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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Search continues after inmate walks away from prison, kidnaps man

By Amie Cato-Remer Editor

February 24, 2026

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 C...

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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...