Sequoyah County Courthouse Public Records

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January 1, 2025

Felony Docket

McKayla Coddington, 29, Springfield, Mo.: Trafficking in illegal drugs; Poss. of CDS.

Adam G. Elkins, 49, Fort Smith, Ark.: Domestic A&B by strangulation.

William C. Fullmer, 57: Distribution of CDS to a minor-including poss. with intent to distribute.

Frankie L. Jones: Grand larceny; Malicious injury to property- over $1,000. Jared Penfield, 39, Mulberry, Ark.: Malicious injury to property-over $1,000; PI. Joshua C. Scott, 40, Russellville, Ark.: Grand larceny.

Daniel J. Shafer, 32, Sallisaw: Child endangerment by DUI; DUIalcohol.

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Vian’s Center 64 Food Pantry moves to new location

By ALLY TROTTER NEWS INTERN

June 18, 2025

Center 64 Food Pantry is currently in the process of moving from their location on Highway 64 and Blackstone Street to the former Vian Peace Center, which is located directly across the street. Doug W...

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Trotter joins staff as summer intern

By JADE PHILLIPS SPECIAL TO THE NEWS

June 18, 2025

Ally Trotter, a 2025 graduate of Vian High School, is now working as an intern for the Vian Tenkiller NEWS and Sequoyah County Times. She chose to intern with the newspapers not only because it’s clos...

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Infrastructure, funding, insurance measures approved by Gore School Board

By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor

June 18, 2025

The Gore Public Schools Board of Education convened for its regular meeting at 6 p.m. on June 9, where it efficiently moved through its agenda, beginning with unanimous approval of the consent agenda....

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Vian woman sentenced to over 12 years in federal prison

By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor

June 18, 2025

A Vian woman has been sentenced to more than 12 years in federal prison for her role in trafficking methamphetamine across eastern Oklahoma, federal authorities announced. Stephanie Leigh Rodgers, 40,...

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Former officer charged after alleged Illegal entry, use of force

By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor

June 18, 2025

A former Vian Police officer is facing serious criminal charges after an investigation revealed he allegedly lied under oath, illegally entered a residence, and used excessive force during an arrest l...

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Three tornadoes confirmed

June 18, 2025

The National Weather Service confirmed that at least three EF1 tornadoes struck Sequoyah County on June 6, with one beginning at Vian, another near Sallisaw and a third went north of Roland into Liber...

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Webbers Falls cheer sign-ups is Monday

June 18, 2025

Webbers Falls Public School will host a junior high cheer sign-up and parent meeting at 7 p.m. on Monday, June 23. If there is a scheduling conflict with the meeting date, contact Cheerleading Coach C...

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Boat owners reminded of July 1 registration renewals, warning decals

June 18, 2025

With the summer season upon us, Service Oklahoma is reminding boat owners that registration renewals for all motorized boats must be completed by July 1. As part of House Bill 2010 (2023), also known ...

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County sales tax income up from last year

June 18, 2025

The Oklahoma Tax Commission recently released city sales tax collection figures that primarily represents local tax receipts from April business. The monies they reported this period represent sales f...

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Wright joins Tenkiller Lake and Land team

June 18, 2025

Cason Wright Tenkiller Lake and Land would like to officially welcome Cason Wright to their team. Wright is a graduate of Oklahoma State University, where he earned a degree in Agribusiness. He has mo...

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Boys & Girls Club requests lunch donations for end-of-summer program

June 18, 2025

The Boys and Girls Club of Sequoyah County has just kicked off their 2025 Summer Program, and they’re excited to begin the coming weeks of fun, learning, and growth ahead for the amazing youth that th...