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Sequoyah County Courthouse Public Records
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November 29, 2023
Felony Docket None. Criminal Misdemeanors Nathaniel J. Bales, 21, Tulsa: Use drug paraphernalia (using M/V). Tyler J. Chandler, 21, Muldrow: Use drug paraphernalia (using M/V). Ricky D. Corbit, 38, Sa...
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Cherokee Nation accepting LIHEAP apps
November 29, 2023
Cherokee Nation is now accepting applications for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program from new participants who are 60 years or older or disabled. Applications will be accepted in-person at ...
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Rogers on jury trial sounding docket
By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor 
November 29, 2023
A Marble City man charged in July with felony sexual battery, first degree rape, and sodomy - victim mentally incapacitated, is now scheduled for a Dec. 14 jury trial sounding docket, according to Seq...
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Commissioners approve agreement to help find employment
By LYNN MCCULLEY SPECIAL TO THE NEWS 
November 29, 2023
For job seekers Sequoyah County Commissioners approved a “Consortium” agreement between local elected officials and the Green Country Workforce Development Board at their regular meeting, Monday. Acco...
Vian Police searching for break-in suspect
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Vian Police searching for break-in suspect
By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor 
November 29, 2023
Of Vian convenience store Last week just before 11 p.m. Vian Police reported an individual allegedly broke into Snack Shack (formerly known as Hamilton’s Fast Stop) and stole an undisclosed amount of money. “There are some details not being released at this time due to it being an ongoing investigation,” Vian Police Chief Mark Harkins said. “If you know the person in this photo based off the perso...
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Vian Wolverines looking for more than 15 wins this season
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Vian Wolverines looking for more than 15 wins this season
By David Seeley Sports Editor 
November 29, 2023
The Vian Wolverines went 15-10 a season ago and made it to the Class 3A Area Tournament in Ada. This year, the Wolverines are seeking more wins as well as seeing that postseason run end at the Class 3...
Gore Pirates look to advance farther than regionals this season
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Gore Pirates look to advance farther than regionals this season
By David Seeley Sports Editor 
November 29, 2023
The Gore Pirates were 16-5 a season ago and made it to the Class A Regional Tournament before seeing their postseason run end with back-to-back nail-biting losses — 62-61 to Liberty and 46-42 to Wrigh...
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I enjoy staying busy
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I enjoy staying busy
By LYNN MCCULLEY SPECIAL TO THE NEWS 
November 29, 2023
If it is happening in Webbers Falls, you can bet Norma Griffith will either be involved or is coordinating the event. “I enjoy staying busy and the best way I’ve found to do that is to be involved in ...
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Learn the Word of God
By Pastor Reggie Kelley, Blackgum Christian Union Church 
November 29, 2023
The Christian Union Station BEWARE! THE WORD, OR TERM: HAMAS, MEANS—CRUEL, WICKED, DAMAGE, FALSE, INJUSTICE, OPPRESSOR, UNRIGHTEOUS, VIOLENCE (AGAINST, DONE), VIOLENT (DEALING), WRONG. THE FOLLOWING A...
Next???
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Next???
By Pastor Tim Perkins First Southern Baptist Church, Gore 
November 29, 2023
By the timeofthis readingwe should all be out of our food coma from Thanksg iving Dinner(s). The turkey and dressing, potatoes and gravy, hosts of other side dishes along with the plethora of desserts...
‘Thankful Turkey’ project
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‘Thankful Turkey’ project
November 29, 2023
Students from Webbers Falls Public School’s There were a lots of really cute kids and turkeys. Human Growth & Development class went to the School personnel said they’re not sure who en-Pre-K class an...
Choctaw Nation finishes $8.5 Million clinic updates
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Choctaw Nation finishes $8.5 Million clinic updates
November 29, 2023
The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma cut the ribbon on an $8.5 million project to increase space and update the Choctaw Nation Health Care Center’s Residency and Specialty Clinics. The project expanded the ...
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Vian Board of Education filing begins Dec. 4
November 29, 2023
The Board of Education of Vian Public School District hereby announces that statutorily qualified individuals interested in running as a candidate for the No. 4 seat on the Vian Board of Education may...
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Gore Lady Pirates seeking better season this year
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Gore Lady Pirates seeking better season this year
By David Seeley Sports Editor 
November 29, 2023
After going through a 5-13 campaign last basketball season, the Gore Lady Pirates are looking for better and bigger things this season. The Lady Pirates return three starters from last season — senior...
Webbers Falls Lady Warriors to begin new season under new coach
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Webbers Falls Lady Warriors to begin new season under new coach
By David Seeley Sports Editor 
November 29, 2023
The Webbers Falls Lady Warriors will begin their new basketball season, which started Tuesday night at Arkoma, will do so with a new coach at the helm as Garren Weatherton was hired this past summer. ...
Vian Wolverines fall to Washington in Class 2A state quarterfinals
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Vian Wolverines fall to Washington in Class 2A state quarterfinals
By David Seeley Sports Editor 
November 29, 2023
The 2023 football season for the Vian Wolverines started with a loss to the defending Class 2A state champion Washington Warriors, and the campaign ended Friday night with a loss to those same Warrior...
Webbers Falls Warriors seek winning season this year
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Webbers Falls Warriors seek winning season this year
By David Seeley Sports Editor 
November 29, 2023
After a 10-12 season in the 2022-23 campaign, the Webbers Falls Warriors are looking to have a winning record this season. The Warriors return three starters from a season ago — senior guard Stryker C...
New Webbers Falls girls coach ready to get ball rolling
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New Webbers Falls girls coach ready to get ball rolling
By David Seeley Sports Editor 
November 29, 2023
When the Webbers Falls Lady Warriors started their season Tuesday night at Arkoma, there was a new coach on the bench. Garren Weatherton was hired this past summer to be the new Lady Warriors’ coach, ...
Vian senior softball infielder signs with Connors State College
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Vian senior softball infielder signs with Connors State College
By David Seeley Sports Editor 
November 22, 2023
It only seemed fitting that Vian Lady Wolverines senior infielder LaKaila Drew signed a college letter of intent with Connors State College, which she did in a signing ceremony Thursday at B.J. Traw G...
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Celebrating Jesus! Holding Fast this Season!
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Celebrating Jesus! Holding Fast this Season!
By Shirley R. Watts 
November 29, 2023
Jesus Christ is Christmas! “Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful” (Hebrews 10:23). “...that those who have believed in God should be careful to...
Understanding the Make Up of Man
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Understanding the Make Up of Man
By Pastor Kenneth Byrd 
November 29, 2023
Round Mountain Community Church Man is a threepart being: He is a spirit, He has a soul, and he lives in a body. U n d e r standing this has helped m e greatly, I’m so thankful for the truth of God’s ...
Monkey Do
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Monkey Do
By Michael Martin 
November 29, 2023
Romans 6:16 “Knowye not, that to whom ye yield yourselves servants to obey, his servants ye are to whom ye obey; whether of sin unto death, or of obedience unto righteousness?” I just read an article ...
Don’t Waver! Hold On to Your Hope
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Don’t Waver! Hold On to Your Hope
By Shirley R. Watts 
November 22, 2023
Praise God! Be Thankful! “Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful” (Heb. 10:23-24). “Therefore do not cast away your confidence, which has great r...
Words: What is Your Confession
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Words: What is Your Confession
By Pastor Kenneth Byrd a i nc' tlley 
November 22, 2023
Proverb 18:21, Death and life are in the power of the  tongue, j that have it shall eat   the fruit   thereof.   Prov erbs 21:23, Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles....
Monkey See — Monkey Do
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Monkey See — Monkey Do
By Pastor Michael Martin 
November 22, 2023
Television and movies are training each new generation in lust, unfaithfulness, and violence. By repeatedly saying the things over and over the kids cannot help but be influenced by the television. Ho...
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Little Miss Gore pageant winners announced
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Little Miss Gore pageant winners announced
November 8, 2023
The third annual Little Miss Gore Pageant was held on Oct. 21 during the community event, Day at the Park. The pageant was directed by Sammy Jo McGee. Winners were as follows: Baby Miss Gore Winner - ...
You can build it
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You can build it
November 8, 2023
Brushy School students, Grady Taylor, Ryder Justice and Cephas Vang, recently won first place in the “You Can Build It” competition. The winning team used Sparks Corner store and built a complete repl...
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‘Thorn in the Flesh’
By Pastor Reggie Kelley, Blackgum Christian Union Church 
October 18, 2023
The Christian Union Station HAVEYOUEVERHADATHORN IN THE FLESH! I DID, BUT I’M NOT THE ONLY ONE! MY THORN WAS A LITERAL THORN! MY FOLKS TOOK ME TO A PARK ALONG THE ARKANSAS RIVER WHEN WE LIVED IN KANSA...
FCCLA attends ‘Leadership Luau’
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FCCLA attends ‘Leadership Luau’
October 18, 2023
Vian FCCLA recently attended the District Leadership Conference at the Performing Arts Center at Tahlequah High School. The theme was “Leadership Luau.” The Vian Chapter received second in the poster ...