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Former resident charged in second murder
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Former resident charged in second murder
By Amie Cato-Remer Editor 
June 1, 2023
A former Sequoyah County resident facing a second-degree murder charge in New York is now facing an additional murder charge of killing and dismembering a Broken Arrow man a year prior. The U.S. Attor...
Sallisaw man facing child abuse charge
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Sallisaw man facing child abuse charge
By Amie Cato-Remer Editor 
June 1, 2023
A Sallisaw man has been charged with a felony count of child abuse in Sequoyah County District Court after allegedly using unreasonable force on a child under the age of four in an incident that repor...
Third man charged in Diamond Daze pursuit
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Third man charged in Diamond Daze pursuit
By Amie Cato-Remer Editor 
June 1, 2023
A third man has now been charged in Sequoyah County District Court for attempting to flee Sallisaw police during the annual Diamond Daze festival last month. Shawn A. Hyman, 34, of Launderdale Lakes, ...
Emily Farris
A: Main, Just Folks...
Just Folks
Emily Farris
By Lynn McCulley Staff Writer 
June 1, 2023
Emily Farris of Sallisaw is a rare young lady who may be small in stature but has a big heart and big plans for her future as well as for the future of others. Farris, 21, just completed her associate...
Henson retires as superintendent
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Henson retires as superintendent
June 1, 2023
Larry Henson, superintendent for Central Public School, was honored at a retirement reception on May 22. He is retiring after nine years of dedicated service. Henson received a plaque in recognition of his service from Damon Tucker, Central Public School board member.
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Former resident charged in second murder
A: Main, Main...
Former resident charged in second murder
By Amie Cato-Remer Editor 
June 1, 2023
A former Sequoyah County resident facing a second-degree murder charge in New York is now facing an additional murder charge of killing and dismembering a Broken Arrow man a year prior. The U.S. Attor...
Sallisaw man facing child abuse charge
A: Main, Main...
Sallisaw man facing child abuse charge
By Amie Cato-Remer Editor 
June 1, 2023
A Sallisaw man has been charged with a felony count of child abuse in Sequoyah County District Court after allegedly using unreasonable force on a child under the age of four in an incident that repor...
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Third man charged in Diamond Daze pursuit
A: Main, Main...
Third man charged in Diamond Daze pursuit
By Amie Cato-Remer Editor 
June 1, 2023
A third man has now been charged in Sequoyah County District Court for attempting to flee Sallisaw police during the annual Diamond Daze festival last month. Shawn A. Hyman, 34, of Launderdale Lakes, ...
Emily Farris
A: Main, Just Folks...
Just Folks
Emily Farris
By Lynn McCulley Staff Writer 
June 1, 2023
Emily Farris of Sallisaw is a rare young lady who may be small in stature but has a big heart and big plans for her future as well as for the future of others. Farris, 21, just completed her associate...
Water woes
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Water woes
June 1, 2023
Sallisaw crews addressed a water mystery Wednesday at 131 E. Choctaw Avenue, pumping out gallons upon gallons of water from the basement of the building to determine the source of the leak. Crews foun...
Walton honored for school board service
News, School News
Walton honored for school board service
June 1, 2023
Greg Walton, former member of the Central Public School Board of Education, was recently honored with a plaque for 32 years of dedication and service. The plaque was presented by former board presiden...
Four tribes equal one family
News, School News
Four tribes equal one family
June 1, 2023
Throughout the 2022-23 school year, Roland Upper Elementary students were divided into four tribes: Ogali Tribe - Friendship, Woliwohi Tribe - Intergity, Nasvnelv - Service and Aligaliyvhi - Courage. ...
Jenkins leads flag salute
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Jenkins leads flag salute
June 1, 2023
Caroline Jenkins, 4, daughter of Steven and Tiffany Jenkins of Sallisaw, led the flag salute at the May 22 meeting of the Sequoyah County Commissioners. Jenkins knows the words by heart, according to ...

Sports
NBA Finals, Stanley Cup Finals underway
Columns & Opinions, Sports
The Diamond Mine
NBA Finals, Stanley Cup Finals underway
June 1, 2023
It took a while, but the match-ups for the 2023 National Basketball Association Finals and the 2023 Stanley Cup Finals got set earlier this week. Thanks to the Miami Heat’s seven-game Eastern Conferen...
Kickoff times announced for 4 OSU football games
Sports
OSU football
Kickoff times announced for 4 OSU football games
By Okstate.com 
June 1, 2023
STILLWATER — The Big 12 and its television partners announced kickoff times for four Oklahoma State football games Wednesday, as all three Cowboy non-conference games and the Friday contest against Ka...
Razorback golfers finish 18th at NCAA Championship
Sports
Arkansas golf
Razorback golfers finish 18th at NCAA Championship
By Arkansasrazorbacks.com 
June 1, 2023
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Arkansas started the day tied for 20th, worked its way into the coveted 15th spot with a handful of holes to play before ultimately finishing 18th (870/+30) at the 2023 NCAA Golf C...
Fishing Report for May 31, 2023
Sports
Fishing Report for May 31, 2023
June 1, 2023
EUFAULA: May 26. Elevation is a foot above normal and stable, water temperature 71 degrees and murky. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass good on crankbaits, in-line spinnerbait...
Sooners 17th at NCAA Golf Championship; Goodman, Summy advance
B: Sports
OU golf
Sooners 17th at NCAA Golf Championship; Goodman, Summy advance
By OU ATHLETICS COMMUNICATIONS 
June 1, 2023
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — An early charge above the cut line wasn’t quite enough as the Oklahoma men’s golf team’s season ended on Sunday at the NCAA Championships after missing the 15-team cut by a stroke....
Girl power!
B: Sports
Girl power!
By OU ATHLETICS COMMUNICATIONS 
June 1, 2023
Incoming Sallisaw freshman shortstop Channing Wilson shows the ball she hit for a two-run home run in a recent game while playing for her summer team, the Oklahoma Intimidators.
Lifestyle
Magnificent Mulberry
Lifestyle
A Few of My Favorite Things
Magnificent Mulberry
By A Few of My Favorite Things Katina Holland Special to Your TIMES 
June 1, 2023
Mulberries have been ripening for the last week and I have been out every day picking what I can reach to put this column together. They grow in abundance just about everywhere in the U.S. and one tre...
Mulberry Crumb Bars
Lifestyle
Mulberry Crumb Bars
June 1, 2023
1 cup sugar 1 tsp. baking powder 3 cups flour ¼ tsp salt 1 tsp. orange extract 1 cup cold unsalted butter, cut in pieces 1 egg 5 cups mulberries (stems trimmed and washed) 2 Tbsps. lemon juice ¾ cup s...
Mulberry Coffee Cake
Lifestyle
Mulberry Coffee Cake
June 1, 2023
½ cup milk ½ cup white sugar 1 egg, beaten 2 Tbsps. vegetable oil 1 cup all-purpose flour 2 tsps. baking powder ¼ tsp. salt 2 cups mulberries Crumb Topping ¾ cup all-purpose flour ½ cup brown sugar ¼ ...
Mulberry Muffins
Lifestyle
Mulberry Muffins
June 1, 2023
2 cups flour (plus more for dusting) ¼ tsp. salt 2 tsps. baking powder ½ tsp. cinnamon ½ cup vegetable oil 1 cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs 2 tsps. pure vanilla extract ½ cup buttermilk 1 cup fresh...
Mulberry Danish
Lifestyle
Mulberry Danish
June 1, 2023
8oz cream cheese, softened ¼ cup sugar 1 egg, separated into yolk and egg white 2 Tbsps. lemon juice, divided 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract 1 tsp. water 1lb puff pastry (2 sheets), thawed but cold 1 cup...
Identification needed for Dwight Mission photo
Lifestyle, News
Identification needed for Dwight Mission photo
June 1, 2023
Jane Hensley shared this old photo of the Dwight Mission schoolhouse, but said she didn’t know the occasion or when it was taken. Hensley said her grandfather, Henry Wayhab Moore, and mother, Alma Moo...
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Cox, Denton named Collegiate Baseball All-Americans
B: Sports
ORU baseball
Cox, Denton named Collegiate Baseball All-Americans
By ORU ATHLETICS 
June 1, 2023
TUCSON, Ariz. — Oral Roberts center fielder Jonah Cox and closer Cade Denton were named to the Collegiate Baseball All-America teams Thursday morning. Cox, the Summit League Player and Newcomer of the...
Becker, Maxwell, Edwards Named DI Softball All-Americans
B: Sports
OSU softball
Becker, Maxwell, Edwards Named DI Softball All-Americans
By Okstate.com 
June 1, 2023
STILLWATER — Oklahoma State softball’s Rachel Becker was named a D1Softball first team All-American, Kelly Maxwell was named to its second team and Tallen Edwards earned All-America freshman team reco...
4-H livestock deadline set for Tulsa State Fair
Agriculture, News
4-H livestock deadline set for Tulsa State Fair
June 1, 2023
Nominations for 4-H members who plan to exhibit livestock at the Tulsa State Fair for 2023 are due in the mail and online by 5 p.m. on July 1. Exhibitor orders and money are due by June 15 to the Sequ...
Agriculture, Columns & Opinions
What are the horizontal holes on my trees?
By JACE GOODWIN, AG/4-H & CED OSU EXTENSIOON 
June 1, 2023
Sap suckers, a close relative of woodpeckers, cause damage to trees that is often attributed to wood boring insects. They visit a tree many times, feeding on sap accumulated in the holes they have dri...
Man pleads guilty to arson, animal crushing and assault
News
Man pleads guilty to arson, animal crushing and assault
June 1, 2023
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that Raymond D. Phillips, 32, of Lindale, Texas, entered a guilty plea to a superseding indictment charging him with one count...
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