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Muldrow man sentenced for federal firearm charge

After being found with loaded revolver in traffic stop

November 12, 2024

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that James T. Mathis, 43, of Muldrow, has been sentenced to 24 months in prison for illegal possession of a firearm. ...

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Details released after man found hiding in attic

By AMIE CATO-REMER EDITOR

November 12, 2024

Two individuals have now been charged in Sequoyah County District Court after a man caught hiding in an attic on Oct. 23 caused a standoff with authorities at a residence on Gamma Circle Road in Rolan...

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Motorcyclist dies in collision near Muldrow

By AMIE CATO-REMER EDITOR

November 12, 2024

A Saturday evening collision that occurred five miles north of Muldrow has claimed the life of a Tahlequah man, according to an accident report issued by Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP). OHP Trooper Ade...

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Liberty holding Thanksgiving food drive for Kibois

November 12, 2024

Madi Cate’s Community Helpers and Liberty 4-H are holding a Thanksgiving food drive for Kibois Community Action Foundation in Sallisaw. All non-perishable food items must be taken to the Liberty Publi...

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Roland students learn ‘How to Catch a Turkey’

November 12, 2024

Fourth and fifth grade Gifted and Talented students at Roland Public Schools had a blast last week when they teamed up to build catapults to save the turkey. The students enjoyed a fun read-aloud of “How to Catch a Turkey,” and completed an accelerated reader test. What a day of creativity, teamwork and learning!

Main, news

Muldrow man sentenced for federal firearm charge

After being found with loaded revolver in traffic stop

November 12, 2024

Main, news

Details released after man found hiding in attic

By AMIE CATO-REMER EDITOR

November 12, 2024

Main, news

Motorcyclist dies in collision near Muldrow

By AMIE CATO-REMER EDITOR

November 12, 2024

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Liberty holding Thanksgiving food drive for Kibois

November 12, 2024

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Roland Police to host Reserve Officer Academy

November 12, 2024

The Roland Police Department will be hosting a Reserve Officer Academy with preenrollment beginning in November. If you’ve ever wanted to serve your community and be a part of law enforcement, now is ...

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County residents sentenced for federal firearm charges

November 12, 2024

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma has announced that two Sallisaw residents have been sentenced on federal firearm charges. Terry J. Dunnavent, 39, was sentenced...

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Statement from Congressman Brecheen following election

November 12, 2024

Thank you to the Oklahoma constituents who voted to send me to Washington again as their Representative. As a conservative, I will continue to stand for the foundational principles that secure the ble...

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Statement about the General Election from Paul Ziriax, Secretary of the Election Board

November 12, 2024

“Oklahoma’s 2024 General Election is one for the history books. Unofficial results show that more Oklahomans cast a vote for President than any previous election. Voters set a new record for in-person...

Sports

Making History

November 12, 2024

The Liberty Eagles defeated Zion 24-16 in the 2024 Organization of Rural Elementary Schools (ORES) Division II Super Bowl, which took place Nov. 2 in Tahlequah, to win their first ever ORES Super Bowl...

Sports

Muldrow Bulldogs end football season with Senior Night win over Locust Grove

By DAVID SEELEY Sports Editor

November 12, 2024

The Muldrow Bulldogs were disappointed a couple of weeks ago when they were knocked out of Class 3A playoff contention, but the 2024 season did end the way few teams’ season can — by winning their fin...

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Gans Grizzlies lose season finale to Webbers Falls

By DAVID SEELEY Sports Editor

November 12, 2024

The Gans Grizzlies ended their 2024 season with a six-game losing streak after losing their regular-season finale 52-0 to the host Webbers Falls Warriors on a dreary and rainy Friday night at Smokey C...

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OFPCA All-Stater

November 12, 2024

Central Lady Tigers senior softball player Ayrland Jiles was named to the 2024 Oklahoma Fast-Pitch Softball Coaches Association’s Middle East All-State Team. She will get to play in the 2025 OFPCA All...

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CASC Lady Vikings finish 11th at NJCAA Championships

By DAVID SEELEY Sports Editor

November 12, 2024

RICHMOND, Va. — The Carl Albert State College Lady Vikings were 11th at last Saturday’s NJCAA Division II Cross Country Championships. Their team score was 505 points. The highest finisher for the Lad...

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Roland Rangers fall to Kingston on Senior Night

By DAVID SEELEY Sports Editor

November 12, 2024

The District 2AII-3 district-champion Kingston Redskins spoiled Senior Night for the Roland Rangers as they left town with a 43-6 victory last Friday night at Ranger Stadium. The Redskins (9-1 overall...

Lifestyle

Liberty Pre-K STAR students

October 22, 2024

This week’s Pre-K STAR students at Liberty Public School were (from left) Albert Hutchins, McKinley Church and Danny Gray.

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Washington is Member of the Month

October 22, 2024

Judah Washington has selected as the September Member of the Month for Boys & Girls Club of Sequoyah County, Liberty Unit. Washington is the son of Trina Ramirez. He was selected because he always has...

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Alexander is Member of the Month

October 22, 2024

Carson Alexander has been selected as the September Member of the Month for Boys & Girls Club of Sequoyah County, Roland Unit. Alexander is the son of Tia Alexander and Cory Wilson. He was selected be...

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Looking gourd

October 22, 2024

Students in Mrs. Holloway’s fourth and fifth grade reading class participated in a pumpkin book character assignment. Students had the opportunity to choose a book character, decorate a pumpkin to loo...

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October STAR students named

October 15, 2024

Roland Upper Elementary would like to congratulate their October STAR Students of the Month. Third grade students were Emmalyn O’Neal and Elijah Kidd, fourth graders were Vyva Younger and Brysyn Byrd,...

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Fudge + Science = A Sweet Lesson

October 15, 2024

The Roland High School science lab, students mixed things up recently – literally! The students used dimensional analysis to scale a fudge recipe for a unit conversion lesson. Students are converting ...

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Sequoyah County breaks records for in-person early voting

By LYNN ADAMS SPECIAL TO THE REGISTER

November 12, 2024

Well, it turns out Sequoyah County Election Board Secretary Cindy Osborn was way off in her prediction about a record turnout for early voting. She had initially said maybe 1,200 would vote from last ...

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Cherokee Nation November calendar of events

November 12, 2024

November 14 All fluent Cherokee speakers are invited to a free monthly luncheon held from 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. every second Thursday of the month and hosted by the Cherokee Nation Language Department ...

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Gans education board filing begins Dec. 4

November 12, 2024

The Board of Education of Gans Public School District hereby announces that statutorily qualified individuals interested in running as a candidate for the No. 5 and No. 3 seats on the Gans Public Scho...

Commentary

May God Continue to Bless the USA!

By Shirley R. Watts

November 12, 2024

May we submit to Him and be a testimony to the rest of the world. Now is a good time to read the Ten Commandments again…and yes, we are commanded to live by His Laws! “Thou shalt have no other gods be...

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Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program transfers to AG’s Office

November 12, 2024

The Oklahoma Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program will now operate under the Office of the Attorney General. The program investigates and resolves complaints involving longterm care facilities like nursin...