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Man who shot police officer captured
Main, news
March 19, 2025
Man who shot police officer captured
By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor

A man wanted for shooting a Webbers Falls Police officer on Sunday reportedly shot himself in a Walmart parking lot in New Mexico on Monday morning as authorities there tried to take him into custody.

Billy W. Williams, 46, described as armed and extremely dangerous, shot a female Webbers Falls Police officer Sunday evening after she stopped him for speeding. According to reports, the officer was shot in the face and treated at a nearby hospital. Her injuries were not life-threatening and she’s been released from the hospital.

Following the shooting, it was alleged that Williams may have been staying at a residence in Porum, but that lead later proved to be false.

Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP) issued a blue alert for Williams on Sunday night on behalf of the Webbers Falls Police Department in Muskogee County, giving a description of the suspect and what he was driving.

He was first said to have been driving a 2001 GMC Yukon that was later found abandoned by OHP. Williams then changed vehicles and was reported to be driving a white Nissan Altima.

Williams traveled all the way to Grants, N.M. where authorities there found him parked in the Walmart parking lot. As officers tried to talk to him, they reportedly heard a gunshot and found that Williams had allegedly shot himself in the stomach.

He was transported to an Albuquerque hospital where he was listed in stable condition.

As of press time, the Federal Bureau of Investigation is continuing to investigate the case.

Burnin’ Down Main Street set for Nov. 8
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Burnin’ Down Main Street set for Nov. 8
October 22, 2025
Vian’s 8th annual Burnin’ Down Main Street, featuring a car show and burnout competition is set for Saturday, Nov. 8, in downtown Vian at the Anna Belle Farmer Park. This year’s event is hosted once a...
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Candidate filing period announced for Vian School Board seat
October 22, 2025
The Board of Education of Vian Public Schools hereby announces that statutorily qualified individuals interested in running as a candidate for the No. 1 seat on the Vian Board of Education may file to...
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No plans to distribute bibles to public school classrooms
By JENNIFER PALMER OKLAHOMA WATCH 
October 22, 2025
State Superintendent of Schools Lindel Fields said he’ll abandon his predecessor’s attempt to buy Bibles for public schools and wants a legal challenge over the Bibles dismissed. Fields, appointed thi...
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Tree catches fire during storm
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Tree catches fire during storm
October 22, 2025
Pam Robinson of Webbers Falls was able to capture a photograph of this tree after it caught fire after being struck by lightning during Saturday’s storms.
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OFE opens applications for the 40th Academic All-State Class
October 22, 2025
The Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence (OFE) is now accepting applications for the 2026 Academic All-State class. Each year, OFE honors 100 public high school seniors as Academic All-Staters. Students...
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Woman injured in crash
October 22, 2025
A Tahlequah woman was injured last Monday afternoon when her vehicle left the roadway and struck a pole along Hwy. 82, according to an accident report issued by Oklahoma Highway Patrol. Troopers said ...
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Prescribed burn meeting Nov. 10 at fairgrounds
October 22, 2025
Join OSU Sequoyah County Extension for a prescribed burn meeting at 12 noon on November 10, at the Sequoyah County Fairgrounds. They will be covering the benefits of prescribed burning, how to create ...
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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
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Oklahoma is ranked No. 1 in the nation. Unfortunately, when it comes to domestic violence, it’s for all the wrong reasons. That’s why the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) advocates have reached out to Sequ...
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Senator Hamilton receives Liberty Bell Award
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October 22, 2025
Senator Warren Hamilton, R-McCurtain, was recently presented the Liberty Bell Award by the Oklahoma District Attorney’s Association for his legislative efforts to protect Oklahoma’s children. “I would...
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Cherokee cultural activities scheduled at Vian City Lake
October 22, 2025
Cherokee Nation Public Health has scheduled several Cherokee cultural activities in October at Vian City Lake. The following events will take place from 9 to 11 a.m. on Thursdays: Oct. 23 – Intro to S...
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AFR Delegation presents Benjamin Franklin Award to Lankford, Mullin, Hern
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American Farmers & Ranchers (AFR) has presented three Oklahoma legislators—Sen. James Lankford (R-OK), Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-OK), and Rep. Kevin Hern (OK-01)—with the National Association of Mutual...
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