Fernandez named to spring 2023 Dean’s List

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June 19, 2023

Johnathan L Fernandez of Roland, OK, was named to the spring 2023 Dean’s List at the University of Central Arkansas.

Fernandez was among more than 1,300 students named to the spring 2023 Dean’s List.

Eligibility on the Dean’s List requires at least a 3.5 GPA with a minimum course load of 12 credit hours.

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One arrested in string of vehicle burglaries

By AMIE CATO-REMER EDITOR

January 21, 2025

Roland Police have reportedly arrested a man in connection with a string of vehicle burglaries that occurred in the Woodland Hills area. Dewayne A. Pledger, 20, who has addresses in both Roland and Ar...

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Teachers of the Year named, reserve officers hired

In Muldrow Board of Education meeting

By AMIE CATO-REMER EDITOR

January 21, 2025

The Muldrow Board of Education convened for its regular monthly meeting on Jan. 13, where several significant decisions, including the renewal of important staff contracts, policy changes, and approva...

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Muldrow Schools looking for alumni to inspire students

January 21, 2025

Muldrow Public Schools is calling on all Muldrow High School alumni to help inspire the next generation of students during their upcoming Career Expo 2025, which will be held on Feb. 5. The school is ...

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Roland School Board approves sale of bonds, renews contracts

Update given on December bus fire

By AMIE CATO-REMER EDITOR

January 21, 2025

In a busy meeting on January 13, the Roland Public Schools Board of Education approved the date for the sale of building bonds, made new hires and renewed contracts, and were given updates on the afte...

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Candidate filing begins for municipal offices

January 21, 2025

Candidates interested in filing for municipal office in Sequoyah County municipalities can file Declarations of Candidacy beginning at 8 a.m. on Feb. 3. Those who wish to file for a municipal office m...

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Amundson pleads guilty to federal crime

Roland man in custody of Marshal Service

January 21, 2025

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma has announced that Christopher R. Amundson, 38, of Roland, has entered a guilty plea to one count of possession with intent to ...

Obituaries

Helen Virginia Bibb

January 21, 2025

March 16, 1934 – Jan. 10, 2025 Funeral services for Helen Virginia Bibb, 90, of Richmond, Texas, formerly of Sallisaw, were held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025, at Agent Mallory Martin Chapel i...

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Sadie Bolin Price

January 21, 2025

Dec. 30, 1944 – Jan. 13, 2025 Funeral services for Sadie (Bolin) Price, 80, of Honey Hill, were held at 3 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025, at the Agent & Mallory-Martin Chapel in Sallisaw. A gathering...

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Shelby Darlene Cooper

January 21, 2025

Nov. 11, 1996 – Jan. 11, 2025 Funeral services for Shelby Darlene Cooper, 28, of Tulsa, were held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025, at the Agent & Mallory-Martin Chapel in Sallisaw. Burial was at Sal...

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Nadine Sharp

January 21, 2025

June 15, 1948 – Jan. 8, 2025 Funeral services for Nadine Sharp, 76, of Spiro, formerly of Muldrow, were held at 10 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 13, 2025, at Agent Mallory Martin Chapel in Sallisaw. Burial fol...

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Donna Sandum

January 21, 2025

Sept. 12, 1945 – Jan. 8, 2025 Donna Sandum, 79, of Sallisaw, died on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025, in Sallisaw. She was born on Sept. 12, 1945, in Blue Earth, Minn., to Frederick Roy Spencer and Evelyn (An...