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Natural disasters top list for relief in state, county

By Lynn Adams Staff Writer

January 24, 2023

Natural disasters in Oklahoma are like roadkill on highways — they’re just part of life in the Sooner State. And like critters that become casualties on the highway, there’s not much you can do about ...

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Silver Alert issued for missing man

By Amie Cato-remer Editor

January 24, 2023

A Silver Alert has been activated and issued by the Oklahoma Highway Patrol on behalf of the Sallisaw Police Department for David Mobley, who was last seen on Jan. 20.Author i t i e s said Mobley is 7...

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Jim Rogers ‘in great company’ as new ACCO president

LYNN MCCULLEY STAFF WRITER

January 24, 2023

Jim Rogers, who has served as commissioner for Sequoyah County for the past 12 years, was recently elected president of the Association of County Commissioners of Oklahoma (ACCO), and assumed his offi...

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Teen perishes in collision north of Muldrow

By Amie Cato-remer Editor

January 24, 2023

A Fort Smith, Ark. teen has died as a result of injuries sustained in a collision that occurred last Wednesday north of Muldrow.Oklahoma Highway Patrolman Brice Earls reported Shilah Carrillo, 18, was...

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Expected snowfall in Sequoyah County doesn’t happen

By Lynn Adams Staff Writer

January 25, 2023

Area meteorologists had forecast as much as 6” of snow would be dumped on Sequoyah County from Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. The county received a trace of the white stuff, and there was no evidence of it Wednesday morning. Officials from Sequoyah County Emergency Management, preparing for the worst, had recommended extreme caution and staying home when possible until roads improved. By We...

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Natural disasters top list for relief in state, county

By Lynn Adams Staff Writer

January 24, 2023

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Silver Alert issued for missing man

By Amie Cato-remer Editor

January 24, 2023

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Jim Rogers ‘in great company’ as new ACCO president

LYNN MCCULLEY STAFF WRITER

January 24, 2023

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Teen perishes in collision north of Muldrow

By Amie Cato-remer Editor

January 24, 2023

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Judge holds poultry companies liable, remedy pending

By Lynn Adams Staff Writer

January 24, 2023

In less than eight weeks, poultry companies accused in a long-running federal lawsuit of polluting the Illinois River watershed will either announce they’ve reached an agreement with the state regardi...

News, School News

Roland School awards bonds to lowest bidder

By Amie Cato-remer Editor

January 24, 2023

Hires consultant in special meetingThe Roland Board of Education held a special meeting on Jan. 18 where they took action on the resolution providing for the issuance of general obligation purpose bon...

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Wreck victim’s identity remains under investigation

By Amie Cato-remer Editor

January 24, 2023

The identity of a victim involved in a fatality collision on Jan. 20 on Interstate-40, three miles west of Muldrow, remains under investigation as of press time Tuesday afternoon.According to an accid...

News

Deadline to request absentee ballot for February election approaches

January 24, 2023

Voters in Sequoyah County who want absentee ballots mailed to them for the Feb. 14 Board of Education Primary Election for the Gore and Vian School Districts and Town of Gans Special Election should a...

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Lady Tigers finish 3rd at Porum tournament

By Jim Cameron Sports Writer

January 24, 2023

CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALLPORUM — Camber Bair scored a gamehigh 24 points to lead Central to a 49-34 victory Saturday to finish third in the Cross Telephone Invitational Tournament.CENTRAL 4...

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Youth & Little League baseball sign-ups

January 24, 2023

• Sign-ups for Muldrow Youth League Baseball will be held from 10 a.m.2 p.m. on Feb. 4 (Saturday) and 11 at the Muldrow Middle School.The sign-up fee for players (ages 3-12) is $40 and $35 for each ad...

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Wildlife News: 2023 Rack Madness

January 24, 2023

Ever wonder how the deer, elk, pronghorn or black bear you bagged might stack up against the best of the state’s Cy Curtis Award winners? You can find out Feb. 24 during Rack Madness at the Oklahoma D...

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Lady Warriors beat Class A rival at home, lose close one on the road

By Jim Cameron Sports Writer

January 24, 2023

WEBBERS FALLS GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALLIn a renewal of the Class A rivalry that is always an exciting game, Webbers Falls picked up its 12th win in 15 outings Friday, beating Dewar, 39-33.WEBBERS F...

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Sequoyah County Sports Calendar:

January 24, 2023

All teams listed are high school teams and all schedules are subject to change.THURSDAY, JAN. 26•Sallisaw wrestling dual at Stilwell (To Be Announced)•Vian wrestling Senior Night dual vs. Poteau (TBA)...

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Lady Rangers win consolation crown at Old Fort Classic

By Lea Lessley Sports Writer

January 24, 2023

ROLAND HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALLThe Class 3A No. 15 Lady Rangers (10-6 overall) won the consolation championship at Fort Gibson’s Old Fort Classic Saturday afternoon with a decisive 66-23 victory o...

Lifestyle

Cashews, a nut or not?

January 24, 2023

I recently read an article published by Marlene Geiger, an extension educator for Iowa State University about cashews. I had no idea how they were grown or harvested. I thought I would share this info...

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Residents cooking up a storm

By BY ANNETTE CROWDER

January 24, 2023

Vian Nursing and RehabHello once again and Happy New Year. As I mentioned before we have started crockpot creations and our first recipe was crockpot bread pudding. It was not only easy, but it was de...

Lifestyle

‘ Get Ready, Get Set, SEW’

By SUBMITTED BY LINDA WIGHT

January 19, 2023

“Get Ready, Get Set, SEW” describes the Kozie Quilters for 2023. The Kozie Quilters of Sequoyah County met on Jan. 4 to begin work on quilts that will be distributed in the New Year. They are excited ...

Lifestyle

A Few of My Favorite Things

By A Few of My Favorite Things Katina Holland Special to Your TIMES

January 19, 2023

For the Love of CheeseJanuary 20th is National Cheese Lover’s Day! As a cheese lover myself, I HAD to use this week’s column to celebrate cheese! For me, cheese enhances any dish. I will add it to rec...

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Calendar

January 19, 2023

MARK YOURAnnouncements of upcoming events for non-profit organizations and events in Sequoyah County may be delivered to Your TIMES in several different ways. They may be mailed to or hand delivered t...

Lifestyle

Members celebrate 75th anniversary of TOPS

By BY BILLIE ANTHONY

January 19, 2023

Sallisaw TOPSMonday, Jan. 16, we had eight members weigh in. We had a net loss of 9.2 pounds. Way to go members! Neve had our best weight loss of 2.7 pounds. Great job, Neve! Our chapter has been doin...

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Graduation

By Tanya

June 30, 2022

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June 30, 2022

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Outdoor Guide

By Tanya

June 30, 2022

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Retirement Fair

By Tanya

June 30, 2022

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Candidate filing begins for municipal offices

January 24, 2023

Candidates interested in filing for municipal office in five Sequoyah County municipalities will file Declarations of Candidacy beginning at 8 a.m. Monday, Feb. 6.Cindy Osborn, Secretary of the Sequoy...

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Stolen vehicles lead to arrest of Sallisaw couple

By Amie Cato-remer Editor

January 24, 2023

A Sallisaw couple is facing a felony charge of possession of stolen vehicle in Sequoyah County District Court after two vehicles reported to be stolen out of Fort Smith, Ark. were discovered in their ...

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Sheriff outlines reason for Vian School lockdown

By Amie Cato-remer Editor

January 24, 2023

One arrested after video with AR15 surfaces on social mediaSequoyah County Sheriff Larry Lane Jr. says he knows Thursday was an extremely hectic and stressful day for parents, teachers, students and t...

News

With widespread snowfall, officials advise stay home

By Lynn Adams Staff Writer

January 24, 2023

With area meteorologists forecasting as much as 6” of snow for Sequoyah, LeFlore and Adair counties from Tuesday night into Wednesday morning — and potentially 9” in parts of northwestern Arkansas — S...

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Vian girls, boys lose consolation games at Kellyville tourney

By Lea Lessley Sports Writer

January 24, 2023

VIAN HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALLVian’s high school basketball teams lost their consolation contests in the Kellyville Tournament Saturday.KELLYVILLE GIRLS 41, VIAN 22 (SATURDAY) The Lady Wolverines couldn’...

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