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Plagued by delays, lawsuit claiming watershed pollution enters 23rd year
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Plagued by delays, lawsuit claiming watershed pollution enters 23rd year
By Lynn Adams Staff Writer 
January 16, 2024
Mention an outdoor getaway in Oklahoma, and more often than not, recreation on the Illinois River or Lake Tenkiller — described by The Oklahoman in 1974 as “the most beautiful waterway in the state” —...
Fire claims Roland residence
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Fire claims Roland residence
January 16, 2024
Firefighters with the Roland Fire Depatment were dispatched early Tuesday morning to a two-story residential fire on the east side of town. Upon arrival, firefighters discovered the structure under he...
Community partners spread warmth to others
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Community partners spread warmth to others
January 16, 2024
Sequoyah County Emergency Management, along with the Oklahoma Department of Health, Sequoyah County Drug Court and the Sallisaw Black Diamond football team recently erected a warming tent in the Salli...
School closings continue for Thursday
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BREAKING NEWS
School closings continue for Thursday
January 16, 2024
Continued hazardous road conditions combined with debilitating cold temperatures have resulted in school closings for Thursday, Jan. 18, at Belfonte, Brushy, Gans, Liberty, Marble City, Sallisaw and Vian. In addition, online learning is scheduled for Thursday at Moffett, Muldrow and Roland. But winter’s not over While Thursday’s warmer temperatures will help clear county roadways, the respite may ...
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Plagued by delays, lawsuit claiming watershed pollution enters 23rd year
A: Main, Main, News
Plagued by delays, lawsuit claiming watershed pollution enters 23rd year
By Lynn Adams Staff Writer 
January 16, 2024
Mention an outdoor getaway in Oklahoma, and more often than not, recreation on the Illinois River or Lake Tenkiller — described by The Oklahoman in 1974 as “the most beautiful waterway in the state” —...
Fire claims Roland residence
A: Main, Main, News
Fire claims Roland residence
January 16, 2024
Firefighters with the Roland Fire Depatment were dispatched early Tuesday morning to a two-story residential fire on the east side of town. Upon arrival, firefighters discovered the structure under he...
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Cowgirls fall to Kansas Jayhawks
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OSU BASKETBALL
Cowgirls fall to Kansas Jayhawks
By HAYDEN SIMMONS OKSTATE.COM 
January 16, 2024
LAWRENCE, Kan. – The Oklahoma State women’s basketball team saw its three-game win streak end with a 70-64 loss against Kansas on Saturday night at Allen Fieldhouse. The Cowgirls fell to 10-6 on the s...
Tulsa tracksters earn 15 Top 10 finishes at Arkansas Invite
Sports
TULSA TRACK AND FIELD
Tulsa tracksters earn 15 Top 10 finishes at Arkansas Invite
By TULSA MEDIA RELATIONS 
January 16, 2024
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — The Tulsa men’s and women’s track teams opened the new year with 15 total top-10 performances to go with four podium finishes at the Arkansas Invitational Friday. On the women’s s...
Sooners split duals in Virginia
Sports
OU WRESTLING
Sooners split duals in Virginia
By OU ATHLETICS COMMUNICATIONS 
January 16, 2024
HAMPTON, Va. – The 19th-ranked Oklahoma Sooners wrestling split its pair of duals at the Virginia Duals on Friday, defeating No. 16 Navy 24-11 before falling to Wisconsin 2216, in the Sooners’ final d...
Cowboys down West Virginia, Pitt for successful road trip
Sports
OSU WRESTLING
Cowboys down West Virginia, Pitt for successful road trip
By JAKE LEFORCE OKSTATE.COM 
January 16, 2024
The Oklahoma State wrestling team wrapped up its busy weekend with a commanding 29-9 victory over No. 20 West Virginia at WVU Coliseum on Sunday afternoon in Morgantown, W. Va., after getting a 31-6 r...
Arkansas women beat Alabama after losing to Mississippi State
Sports
UA BASKETBALL
Arkansas women beat Alabama after losing to Mississippi State
By KYLIE MAGAR ARKANSASRAZORBACKS.COM 
January 16, 2024
The Arkansas women’s basketball team (14-5, 2-2 SEC) overcame a slow start to defeat Alabama 77-59 on Sunday afternoon in Tuscaloosa,Ala. Down 12-2 in the beginning of the game, Arkansas turned the ti...
Golden Eagles beat South Dakota, lose to St. Thomas
Sports
ORU BASKETBALL
Golden Eagles beat South Dakota, lose to St. Thomas
By ORU MEDIA RELATIONS 
January 16, 2024
TULSA -- The Oral Roberts men’s basketball team won its 10th-straight home Summit Conference game Thursday night after defeating South Dakota 84-66 at the ORU Mabee Center. However, that streak ended ...
Lifestyle
The Bellamy Brothers to perform at Cherokee Casino & Hotel Roland Jan. 26
Lifestyle
The Bellamy Brothers to perform at Cherokee Casino & Hotel Roland Jan. 26
January 11, 2024
The Bellamy Brothers are marking four decades of musical excellence at Lee Creek Tavern, located inside Cherokee Casino & Hotel Roland, on Friday, Jan. 26, at 9 p.m. The show is free to the public age...
Tips on cleaning sneakers and jeans
Columns & Opinions, Lifestyle
Tips on cleaning sneakers and jeans
By Janis Risley EXTENSION EDUCTOR, FCS/4-H SEQUOYAH COUNTY 
January 9, 2024
Smelly shoes are an all-too-common issue. It can be annoying; no matter how clean your feet are, they still end up making your sneakers smell. Shoes are an ideal breeding ground for bacteria because t...
Rice: The Great Debate
Lifestyle
A FEW OF MY FAVORITE THINGS
Rice: The Great Debate
By Special to Your TIMES A Few of My Favorite Things Katina Holland 
January 4, 2024
I have made the decision to reduce the number of times my column prints. This was not easy for me to decide and I wrestled with my options because I love my column and I love my readers. That being sa...
What to know about reseeding or replanting your lawn
Lifestyle, News
What to know about reseeding or replanting your lawn
January 4, 2024
Spring marks the return of flowering plants and warm weather. And homeowners know that spring also ushers in the return of home renovation season. Homeowners undoubtedly have an extensive list of proj...
Fresh air pays dividends, even when it’s cold
Health, Lifestyle, News
Fresh air pays dividends, even when it’s cold
January 4, 2024
The great outdoors beckons millions of people each spring, summer and fall, but far fewer individuals spend as much time outside in winter. However, spending time outdoors can help to improve mood jus...
Some popular hobbies around the world
Lifestyle, News
Some popular hobbies around the world
January 4, 2024
Hobbies allow people to explore their interests, meet new people and keep their brains sharp. Individuals delve into all types of hobbies to keep busy and entertain themselves, but certain activities ...
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