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October 22, 2024
Roland Schools locked down on Thursday
Following ‘potential threat’ reported on state suicide hotline
By AMIE CATO-REMER EDITOR

Parents were grateful late Thursday afternoon after the last bus of high school students was dropped off at TheBod Church in Roland, following what is being described as a “potential threat” at the school district.

Roland Public Schools posted to their social media page Thursday that “due to a threat on campus, the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) was investigating the threat, and all through traffic would be stopped and no students released, until the clear was given.”

Although the actual threat remains undisclosed as of press time, according to reports, Roland Public Schools was notified by a third party of a potential threat through a state suicide hotline. The hotline was said to have been actively talking with the caller and communicating with law enforcement.

Students were told to leave all their personal belongings behind, including their cell phones, to be bussed to the Roland church on U.S. Hwy. 64, until a system was in place for parents to pick their child up safely and efficiently.

Just after 4:30 p.m., OHP reportedly cleared the school campus, and it was announced that students could pick their personal items up from the school until 9 p.m. that night, and again on Friday.

The school’s final announcement stated, “At this time, it is an ongoing investigation and the school will release info as we receive it. Thank you for your patience and cooperation. Roland Public Schools, with the direction of state and local law enforcement, have taken every measure to ensure the safety of everyone at Roland Public Schools.”

MCCO potluck well attended
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MCCO potluck well attended
February 24, 2026
The Muldrow Cherokee Community Organization (MCCO) held their monthly community potluck on Feb. 16, featuring beautiful live Cherokee music from Wayne Sevenstar and his band. MCCO officials said more ...
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Women injured after alleged assault, kidnapping
Four formally charged, warrants issued
By AMIE CATO-REMER EDITOR 
February 24, 2026
Two women reportedly escaped an alleged assault and possible kidnapping attempt on January 27, after jumping from a pickup and running to nearby workers for help, according to an affidavit filed by th...
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Muldrow man receives 30 years for child sexual abuse
By AMIE CATO-REMER EDITOR 
February 24, 2026
A Muldrow man has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison after being convicted of aggravated sexual abuse of a minor in Indian Country, according to the United States Attorney’s Office for the E...
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Threat against Moffett School prompts multi-agency investigation
Classes canceled as precaution
By AMIE CATO-REMER EDITOR 
February 24, 2026
A social media threat targeting Moffett Public School prompted a swift, multi-agency investigation last Wednesday evening, leading school officials to cancel classes on Thursday as a precaution. Accor...
Meeks arrested on grand larceny charge
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Meeks arrested on grand larceny charge
By AMIE CATO-REMER EDITOR 
February 24, 2026
The Roland Police Department announced last Tuesday that Timothy L. Meeks, 60, of Roland, was arrested on a charge of grand larceny after a warrant was issued for his arrest by authorities. According ...
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Warrant issued for man accused of helping dump victim’s body
Curtis charged with accessory to murder
By AMIE CATO-REMER EDITOR 
February 24, 2026
An arrest warrant has been issued for Nathan O. Curtis, 48, of Muldrow, who has been charged with accessory to murder in the first degree in connection with the death of Derek Marshall, whose body was...
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