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Cherokee Nation to participate in Summer EBT in 2026
4+ day, 18+ hour ago (182+ words) TAHLEQUAH " Families can now apply through the Cherokee Nation for the Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer program, which helps families buy nutritious meals for their children during the summer months when school is out. Summer EBT, also known as "Sun Bucks,…...
EDUCATION SPOTLIGHT: Students compete at annual county art show
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (227+ words) Young artists from across Cherokee County transformed imagination into vibrant expression during the 2026 Cherokee County Student Art Show, held March 30 through April 3 at the Tahlequah Public Schools Performing Arts Center. Penelope Murphy showcases art at the 2026 Cherokee County Student Art…...
OKLAHOMA VOICE: Education hall of famer Robert Franklin joins Oklahoma state superintendent race
1+ week, 6+ day ago (163+ words) OKLAHOMA CITY " A longtime educator, administrator and former state board leader is the latest candidate to enter the race for Oklahoma state superintendent. Robert Franklin, a Republican from Sand Springs, joins four GOP candidates and two Democrats running to lead…...
COLUMN: Walking your way into spring
3+ day, 18+ hour ago (188+ words) Tahlequah Daily Press As spring arrives across Oklahoma, warmer temperatures and longer days create the perfect opportunity to move more outdoors. According to Oklahoma State University Extension, regular physical activity is one of the most effective ways to improve overall…...
CULTURE AS MEDICINE: American Indian symposium begins with discussion on preparing for future
4+ day, 18+ hour ago (136+ words) John Ross, left, talks with Dr. Clint Carroll before Carroll's keynote speech at the 53rd annual Symposium of the American Indian April 9. Samantha Benn-Duke, left, talks with Tandra Morris, a Ph. D. student in curriculum studies, before the start of the symposium....
Local student named to UAF Dean's list
1+ week, 20+ hour ago (227+ words) Tahlequah Daily Press Grand View student wins statewide Law Day contest OKLAHOMA CITY " Kynzlie Gomez, a Grand View School student, " NSU Pre-Licensure Nursing program earns provisional approval; BSN applications d" TAHLEQUAH " Northeastern State University's new Pre-Licensure Bachelor of Scienc" FAIRBANKS,…...
Grand View student wins statewide Law Day contest
1+ week, 19+ hour ago (203+ words) Tahlequah Daily Press SAVE Act still being debated, states' rights versus federal Kynzlie Gomez, right, won first place for seventh grade art in the recent statewide Law Day contest. With her is Chief Justice Dustin Rowe. OKLAHOMA CITY " Kynzlie Gomez,…...
SUPERINTENDENT'S CORNER: TMS wrapping up the end of the year
1+ week, 21+ hour ago (269+ words) Tahlequah Daily Press The 2025-'26 school year at Tahlequah Middle School has been nothing short of amazing. We are incredibly proud of the hard work, unwavering support, and dedication our students, families, and staff have shown over the last several months....
Grayson speaks with Yale Law School students
1+ week, 19+ hour ago (218+ words) Tahlequah Daily Press Rhonda K. Grayson, president of the Muscogee Creek Indian Freedmen Band and executive director of the Oklahoma Indian Territory Museum of Black Creek Freedmen History, recently spoke with Yale Law School students. Rhonda K. Grayson, president of the Muscogee…...
EDUCATION SPOTLIGHT: Robotics program opens doors for Briggs students
1+ week, 1+ day ago (232+ words) Tahlequah Daily Press Both Briggs teams qualified for Worlds at the Gathering of America's Tribes Signature event. From left, front row, are: Maverick White, Davis Whitney and Cynch Murphy. Middle row: Naomi Cobb and Ben Walker. Back row: coach Haley…...