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🌱 How NSU’s new Native ambassador will support Tahlequah students
Make time for Pokémon Club on the Tahlequah Patch calendar
Hello Tahlequah! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How NSU’s new Native ambassador will support Tahlequah students
- How NSU’s bowl blowout just reignited Tahlequah’s football pride
- How a new Tahlequah-built app could revive Cherokee language
Also on today's calendar: TTA Trash Pick Up Day and 5 more events.
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Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Tahlequahfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 61 and low of 35 degrees.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 60, low: 29.
- Saturday: Low clouds, with a high of 57 and low of 22 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Hominy's Audree Stehno named 2025-2026 Native American NSU Ambassador (osagenews.org) — In Tahlequah, Northeastern State University has named sophomore Audree Stehno as the 2025-2026 Native American NSU Ambassador, a role based on campus here. She’ll represent Native students, connect them with cultural programs and support groups, and encourage young Native leaders to step into visible roles at NSU. 
• Northeastern State University rolls over East Central in First Americans Bowl (eufaulaindianjournal.com) — Northeastern State University capped its season in Tahlequah with a record-shattering 56–21 First Americans Bowl win that coaches and players say restored local football pride. Quarterback Donnie Smith and receiver Deuce Roberson powered the blowout as NSU finished 9–? with seven straight wins, a postseason victory, and a renewed sense that RiverHawks football belongs among Oklahoma’s top programs.
• The Cherokee Nation debuts new Cherokee language dictionary app (fox23.com) — From Tahlequah, the Cherokee Nation is rolling out a free Cherokee language dictionary app with over 6,000 English-to-Cherokee translations, audio from speakers, and an AI study assistant. Developed with New Zealand-based Kiwa Digital, the project aims to help citizens in Tahlequah and around the world reconnect with Cherokee language and culture through accessible, modern technology.
📸 Around Tahlequah
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Tahlequah
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★ Featured events ★
- Pokémon Club
Tahlequah Public Library, 120 S College Ave, Tahlequah
10:00 am
Saturday December 13
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Other local events
- 246403 - Storytelling at Cherokee Elementary
Tahlequah Public Schools , 591 Pendleton , Tahlequah
8:30 am - 246244 - CHEROKEE JOG-A-THON SKATE PRIZE TRIP
Tahlequah Public Schools , 805 Ward , Tahlequah
8:45 am - 246430 - Haskell Robotics Tournament
Tahlequah Public Schools , 591 Pendleton , Tahlequah
6:00 am - 244020 - Lead 360 Leadership Conference @ Camp Cargill located in Sparks, OK
Tahlequah Public Schools , 591 Pendleton , Tahlequah
7:00 am - Encore Performing Society: Nutcracker
Tahlequah Public Schools , 591 Pendleton , Tahlequah
8:00 am - TTA Trash Pick Up Day
19679 S 550 Rd , Tahlequah
3:00 pm - Christmas Open House
Hunter's Home , 19479 E Murrell Rd , Park Hill
1:00 pm
Friday December 12
Saturday December 13
Sunday December 14
📣 Tahlequah Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- 244021 - THS AG- TULSA FARM SHOW
Tahlequah Public Schools , 591 Pendleton , Tahlequah
7:30 am - Stay Active and Independent for Life (SAIL) Class
Tahlequah Public Library , 120 S College Ave , Tahlequah
10:00 am - ATH - HS Basketball JV/V vs Durant @Home
TMAC Whole Building (TMAC)
4:00 pm - Basketball @ Oktaha 5/8
Woodall Public School Tahlequah, OK 74464
4:00 pm
Thursday December 11
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Does anyone recognize this?
The delivery guys posted this pic and it’s not at my house. We live on Burchett rd (Nextdoor Grandview)
- Tahlequah Public Schools posted a job opening for OPAT Parent Educator in Tahlequah. Apply here.
- Lowe's Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Sales – Part Ti in Tahlequah. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Tahlequah here.
🗞 Nearby News
Muskogee
- Independent Review completed on Muskogee lithium refinery (fox23.com)
- Wister Resident Sentenced To Life For 2023 Murder (okwnews.com)
- The drought is over (keystonegusher.com)
Sallisaw
- Big Toy Museum hyped in tourism magazine (easterntimesregister.com)
- Roland Youth League Wrestling members do well in Sallisaw, Poteau tournaments (easterntimesregister.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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