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It’s the most wonderful time of the year
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HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS
It’s the most wonderful time of the year
December 4, 2025
Dec. 6 Free Christmas Movie “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.” Concessions available at a reasonable price. Sallie Byrd Sevenstar Community Center 474894 State Highway 101, Muldrow 6 p.m. Saturday • De...
Arrest warrant issued in killing of Muskogee man
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Arrest warrant issued in killing of Muskogee man
By Amie Cato-Remer Editor 
December 4, 2025
Authorities have issued a felony arrest warrant for an Oklahoma man in connection with the killing of 30-year-old Derek C. Marshall, whose body was discovered last month along the Arkansas River. The ...
Skelton set for February court appearance in fatal shooting
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Skelton set for February court appearance in fatal shooting
By Amie Cato-Remer Editor 
December 4, 2025
A Sallisaw man accused in the September shooting death of 19-year-old Joshua D. Mefford is now scheduled to appear in court early next year. Robert W. Skelton, 21, of Sallisaw, is set to appear at 9 a...
Candidates file for board of education, City of Sallisaw seats
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Candidates file for board of education, City of Sallisaw seats
By Lynn 
December 4, 2025
Several candidates filed a declaration of candidacy at the Sequoyah County Election Board this week for the upcoming Sequoyah County boards of education and City of Sallisaw races, which are scheduled for February. If more than two candidates filed for the same board of education seat, a primary election will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 10. If one candidate receives more than 50% of the votes, that c...
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It’s the most wonderful time of the year
A: Main, Main, News
HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS
It’s the most wonderful time of the year
December 4, 2025
Dec. 6 Free Christmas Movie “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.” Concessions available at a reasonable price. Sallie Byrd Sevenstar Community Center 474894 State Highway 101, Muldrow 6 p.m. Saturday • De...
Arrest warrant issued in killing of Muskogee man
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Arrest warrant issued in killing of Muskogee man
By Amie Cato-Remer Editor 
December 4, 2025
Authorities have issued a felony arrest warrant for an Oklahoma man in connection with the killing of 30-year-old Derek C. Marshall, whose body was discovered last month along the Arkansas River. The ...
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Outdoor holiday gifts available to get your loved ones, friends this Christmas
Columns & Opinions, Sports
KILGORE'S CORNER
Outdoor holiday gifts available to get your loved ones, friends this Christmas
December 4, 2025
Having spent the Thanksgiving holiday in Florida visiting our son, I have returned and escaped to have an occasional sit in a deer blind. My lovely spouse has been on a mission — to pounce on that rar...
Fishing Report for December 3
Sports
Fishing Report for December 3
December 4, 2025
GRAND: Dec. 1. Elevation is normal and stable. The water temperature is 56 degrees and murky. Largemouth bass fair on crankbaits and plastic baits around brush structure, points and shorelines. Blue c...
All-District teams to be published following state title games
Columns & Opinions, Sports
GRIDIRON NOTES
All-District teams to be published following state title games
By DAVID SEELEY SPORTS EDITOR 
December 4, 2025
I addressed this topic last week, but I thought I would do so once more. The stories on our local football teams’ respective all-district teams — District 4A-4 (Sallisaw), District 3A-3 (Muldrow), Dis...
EHV-1 outbreak prompts urgent alert for horse owners
Sports
EHV-1 outbreak prompts urgent alert for horse owners
By MIRANDA DONIHOO ATOKA COUNTY TIMES 
December 4, 2025
An ongoing outbreak of Equine Herpesvirus Type 1 (EHV-1), including its potentially fatal neurologic form, Equine Herpesvirus Myeloencephalopathy (EHM), has prompted a statewide alert for horse owners...
New Webbers Falls coach victorious in debut
Sports
HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL
New Webbers Falls coach victorious in debut
By DAVID SEELEY SPORTS EDITOR 
December 4, 2025
ARKOMA — New Webbers Falls Lady Warriors coach Staci Simeroth was victorious in her debut as the Lady Warriors defeated the host Arkoma Lady Mustangs 46-42 in Tuesday night’s Riverside Conference game...
Roland Runnin’ Rangers down Sequoyah-Tahlequah in season opener
Sports
HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL
Roland Runnin’ Rangers down Sequoyah-Tahlequah in season opener
By DAVID SEELEY SPORTS EDITOR 
December 4, 2025
The Roland Runnin’ Rangers opened the 202526 basketball season on a high note as they corralled the Sequoyah-Tahlequah Indians 63-57 on Tuesday night at the Ranger Dome. Trailing 21-14 after a quarter...
Lifestyle
Horn and Moser unite
Lifestyle, Weddings and anniversaries
WEDDINGS
Horn and Moser unite
December 2, 2025
Chase Moser of Broken Arrow and Katie Horn of Vian were united in family, love and matrimony on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, at The Pines at Moser Farms. The ceremony took place surrounded by family and fr...
Johnsons to celebrate 65th wedding anniversary
Lifestyle, Weddings and anniversaries
Johnsons to celebrate 65th wedding anniversary
December 2, 2025
Jerry and Dixie Johnson of Vian will be honored with a celebration on their 65th wedding anniversary from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Dec. 7, at the Westside Church of Christ fellowship hall in Vian. Light refr...
Stanley Tubbs Memorial Library displays Native American art collection
Lifestyle, News
Stanley Tubbs Memorial Library displays Native American art collection
November 27, 2025
Blake Stewart, Stanley Tubbs Memorial Library clerk, is sharing an art collection at the library featuring his own work and the works of other Native American citizens of various tribes. The display f...
How to use pineapple to elevate your holiday dishes
Lifestyle, News
How to use pineapple to elevate your holiday dishes
By STATEPOINT 
November 25, 2025
Does holiday cooking stress you out? If so, you’re not alone. According to PWC research, 54% of people admit to feeling uptight any time they think about prepping or cooking food for holiday celebrati...
Potential oligopoly: A deep dive into competition in homeowners insurance
Business, Lifestyle, News
ONE IN A SERIES
Potential oligopoly: A deep dive into competition in homeowners insurance
By J.C. HALLMAN | OKLAHOMA WATCH 
November 21, 2025
As the Oklahoma homeowners insurance market has come under intense pressure, Insurance Commissioner Glen Mulready has said that the market is highly competitive, citing the total number of insurers in...
Lawmakers, AG challenge insurance commissioner’s competitive market claims
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ONE IN A SERIES
Lawmakers, AG challenge insurance commissioner’s competitive market claims
By J.C. HALLMAN | OKLAHOMA WATCH 
November 20, 2025
In early October, the Oklahoma House and Senate mounted interim studies on skyrocketing homeowners insurance rates. Senate minority leader Julia Kirt, who organized the study in the upper chamber, sai...
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