Harold James Jones

Obituaries

August 3, 2022

Harold James Jones

By News Staff

Harold James Jones, age 79, passed away Thursday, July 28, 2022, in Oklahoma City. Harold was born on Feb. 6, 1943 in Norwich, Conn., to Elmo and Loretta (LaBreque) Jones. He was a retired, disabled Army veteran.

Harold was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Johnny Lee Jones, of Vian.

Survivors are one niece, Regina Risley and husband Dean Risley Jr. of Vian; two great-nieces, Heather Choate and husband Tyler and Hannah Risley, all of Vian; great-great-niece Chloe Choate of Vian; great-great-nephews Jackson and Liam Choate of Vian; and special friend, Leonard Edmonds and wife Lucille of Choctaw.

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Reliving history

March 30, 2023

Larry Crowe provided a sneak preview Wednesday of his Big Toy Museum, located in Sallisaw's old middle school. The tour of the remodeled school was a trip down Memory Lane for many who were students w...

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New football coach expects Diamonds to return to ‘elite 4A program’

By Lynn Adams Staff Writer

March 30, 2023

If history does, indeed, repeat itself and new Sallisaw football coach Brandon Tyler replicates the success he enjoyed at Vian and Gore, then go ahead and make hotel reservations for the Class 4A stat...

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Vian Superintendent’s resignation accepted

Along with business manager’s in special meeting

By Amie Cato-Remer Editor

March 30, 2023

Vian Public School Superintendent Victor Salcedo and Business Manager Ed Brockman’s resignations were accepted by the Vian Board of Education on March 29, during a special meeting. After going into an...

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Man reportedly exposes himself

Between Walmart and bank

By Amie Cato-Remer Editor

March 30, 2023

A Sayre man is facing a felony charge of indecent exposure after he reportedly exposed himself earlier this month in Sallisaw. Wilbur C. Poindexter, 65, was formally charged on March 10 in Sequoyah Co...

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Board of Education, Municipal Election is Tuesday

By Amie Cato-Remer Editor

March 30, 2023

Sequoyah County voters will go to the polls to decide who will represent area schools and towns in the Board of Education General Election and Municipal General Election on Tuesday, April 4. Scott Cha...

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City inmate allegedly overdoses on fentanyl

Administered five does of Narcan

By Amie Cato-Remer Editor

March 30, 2023

A Sallisaw woman is charged with a felony count of bringing contraband into jail, specifically fentanyl, after she allegedly overdosed on the substance while incarcerated in the Sallisaw City Jail. Cr...

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J.P. Wickett Memorial Junior Rodeo set for April 1-2

March 30, 2023

The 2023 John Perry Wickett Memorial Junior Rodeo will be held Saturday and Sunday, April 1-2, at the Sallisaw Rodeo Grounds. Sponsored by the Sallisaw Round-Up Club, All-Around buckles will be presen...

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Sports

Pirates blank McCurtain

March 30, 2023

Gore’s Gunner Dozier makes a catch during the Pirates’ home game against McCurtain Monday. The Pirates (8-2 overall), who started play in the Dewar Invitational Gumbo Classic Thursday, defeated McCurt...

Sports

Sequoyah County sports calendar

March 30, 2023

All schedules are subject to change. FRIDAY, MARCH 31 •Roland, Central, Gore and Webbers Falls track and field teams at Okemah (To Be Announced) •Vian track and field teams at Chelsea (9:30 a.m.) •Sal...

Sports

Fishing Report for March 29

March 30, 2023

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