logo
Google Play App Store
Login Subscribe
  • News
  • Sports
  • Lifestyle
    • Just Folks
  • Columns & Opinions
    • Letters To The Editor
    • Editorials
    • Columnists
  • Obituaries
  • Business
  • Classifieds
  • Calendar
  • Videos
  • Forms
  • Contact
    • Contact Us
    • advertisers pay now
  • Photos
  • Archives
  • E-Edition
    • News
    • Sports
    • Lifestyle
      • Just Folks
    • Columns & Opinions
      • Letters To The Editor
      • Editorials
      • Columnists
    • Obituaries
    • Business
    • Classifieds
    • Calendar
    • Videos
    • Forms
    • Contact
      • Contact Us
      • advertisers pay now
    • Photos
    • Archives
    • E-Edition
Letters To The Editor
September 2, 2022
Letters to the Editor
By News Staff

Any raises for police and fire?

Dear Editor, I love the city of Sallisaw. My family and I have lived here for 50 years.

I see that the City Commissioners approved almost $823,000 for the police department and fire department. My question is, will there be any raises for those employees? Just asking.

RUTH GIRTEN, SALLISAW

Daily prayer for our elected officials

Dear Editor,

Our elected officials face various problems, daily, that need simple solutions immediately. They have a difficult time making serious decisions everyday that affect the lives of all of us. They consider different ways to solve these problems that would be legal, moral and fair to all and also that would produce the desired results. Each option has many pros and cons, therefore, regardless whichever choice they make their opponents will criticize their decision and throw up all the negative cons in their face and just have a field day with them. And, the general public at large will be swayed to believe the enemy of that official. That‚s why Politics is a dirty business.

I often tell my people that I don‚t know what I‚d do if I were in that position and was forced to do something and do it now! The news media should be honest and report the exact news without implying something, no withholding vital information and no false accusations of a person, committee or country.

We are all human and we get excited and think and say things that we shouldn‚t but a professional person should be able to discipline self and perform their duties righteously, be it a policeman, newsman, judge or preacher, because many value our statements with high esteem and that will affect their belief and behavior.

We profess to believe in God and the Bible but are we like the ones Jesus said, “YE HONOR ME WITH YOUR LIPS, BUT YOUR HEART IS FAR FROM ME.” Let‚s pray to God that God‚s Spirit will inspire our officials to make Godly choices and encourage them to stand for righteousness, and stand against evil wickedness and ungodliness: let‚s pray daily and watch God work.

PASTOR CURTIS MITCHELL,NEW HOPE MISSIONARY BAPTIST HWY. 101

Sallisaw water is safe to drink
News
BREAKING NEWS
Sallisaw water is safe to drink
September 25, 2023
If you’ve turned on your faucet and noticed the water is a bit discolored, Sallisaw city officials say don’t worry — “our water is safe for consumption.” The city is having issues with Manganese in it...
this is a test
Human trafficking isn’t limited to urban areas or foreign countries
A: Main
IN PLAIN SIGHT
Human trafficking isn’t limited to urban areas or foreign countries
By JACOB BOWLING STAFF WRITER 
September 21, 2023
Sequoyah County, renowned for its rich history and warm hospitality as the ‘eastern gateway to Oklahoma,’ confronts a troubling reality - human sex trafficking. This atrocious crime, a heart-wrenching...
this is a test
Local couple leave children at splash pad
A: Main, Main...
Local couple leave children at splash pad
Duo now facing child neglect charges
By Amie Cato-Remer Editor 
September 21, 2023
Two local residents are each facing a felony charge of child neglect after they reportedly left their two children at a local splash pad, and allegedly asked another individual to watch them while “th...
this is a test
Muldrow High School’s Homecoming held
A: Main, Main...
Muldrow High School’s Homecoming held
September 21, 2023
Ashley Price was crowned Muldrow High School’s Homecoming Queen on Sept. 15 at Marty Rogers Field. Members of the homecoming court were (front, from left) Adalynn Bullock, Blaz Hill, KyLynn Miller, Ke...
this is a test
Muldrow woman charged for exploitation of elderly, disabled adult
A: Main, Main...
Muldrow woman charged for exploitation of elderly, disabled adult
By Amie Cato-Remer Editor 
September 21, 2023
A Muldrow woman is facing felony charges of exploitation of an elderly person or disabled adult and financial exploitation by caretaker after she reportedly used money from the victim’s bank account w...
this is a test
Kim Wilson
A: Main, Just Folks...
JUST FOLKS
Kim Wilson
By LYNN MCCULLEY EDITOR 
September 21, 2023
Saturday will be a busy time for Kim Wilson and all the other people who attend Church of Christ in Sallisaw. Wilson is one of the key organizers of the annual giveaway which will be held from 8 to 11...
this is a test


ePaper
coogle_play
app_store
Google Play App Store

Editor Picks
Not really chocolate
Lifestyle
A FEW OF MY FAVORITE THINGS
Not really chocolate
By A Few of My Favorite Things Katina Holland Special to Your TIMES 
September 21, 2023
Friday, Sept. 22, is National White Chocolate Day! White chocolate is made from cocoa butter, sugar and milk solids. It contains no cacao solids or liquor therefore it is actually not chocolate at all...
this is a test
ORU falls to Atlantic-10 Conference favorite Saint Louis
Newsletter, Sports
ORU SOCCER
ORU falls to Atlantic-10 Conference favorite Saint Louis
By ORU MEDIA RELATIONS 
September 21, 2023
ST. LOUIS — The No. 26 Oral Roberts University men’s soccer team fell 1-0 in the final minutes at Atlantic-10 Conference preseason favorite Saint Louis on Tuesday evening. Defense was key in the game ...
this is a test
Lady Razorbacks announces 2024 SEC portion of schedule
Sports
UA SOFTBALL
Lady Razorbacks announces 2024 SEC portion of schedule
By GRACE TAFOLLA ARKANSASRAZORBACKS.COM 
September 21, 2023
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Arkansas softball has announced its 24-game Southeastern Conference schedule for 2024, which features four home series at Bogle Park. Arkansas, who has won two of the last three S...
this is a test
Tulsa announces 2023-24 non-conference schedule
Sports
TU BASKETBALL
Tulsa announces 2023-24 non-conference schedule
By DON TOMKALSKI TULSA MEDIA RELATIONS 
September 21, 2023
TULSA –– The University of Tulsa women’s basketball team plays one of the most challenging non-conference schedules in school history in 2023-24 with a 13-game non-conference slate, including five pos...
this is a test
ORU women blank Tarleton State
Sports
ORU SOCCER
ORU women blank Tarleton State
By ORU MEDIA RELATIONS 
September 21, 2023
TULSA — The Oral Roberts University women’s soccer team dominated their way to a 4-0 victory against Tarleton State on Sept. 14 at the Case Soccer Complex. Senior Riley Baldwin started the game out wi...
this is a test
Facebook

SEQUOYAH COUNTY TIMES
111 N. Oak
Sallisaw OK
74955

918.775.4433

This site complies with ADA requirements

© 2022 Sequoyah County Times

  • Contact
  • Privacy
  • Accessibility Policy