Vian and Webbers Falls girls, Gore boys register wins

Vian hosted Westville in Big 8 Conference play Tuesday night while Gore traveled to Webbers Falls for a pair of Riverside Athletic Conference contests.

Vian girls 48, Westville 42

The Lady Wolverines downed Westville Tuesday night in the conference game after taking a 26-18 lead at the half.

In the first quarter Rayleigh Terrill made two 2-point baskets and Avery Wright registered three points to help Vian (4-7 overall) take a 12-9 lead. Kaleigh Carte scored seven points for the Lady Yellowjackets ...

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Deputies capture fugitive near Blackgum church

By Lynn Adams Staff Writer

September 19, 2024

A Vian man who reportedly walked away from an inmate halfway house in Ponca City was captured Wednesday by Sequoyah County Sheriff’s deputies. Lester Hampton, 62, who is serving a 10-year sentence for...

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Summer transitions into autumn

By Lynn Adams Staff Writer

September 19, 2024

At 7:43 a.m. Sunday, just about the time many are getting ready for church, something wonderful will occur. While we may not fully appreciate what occurs for a month or so when the weather eventually ...

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Two-way fiber optic controlled storm sirens approved for city

By Lynn Adams Staff Writer

September 17, 2024

When storms barrel through Sallisaw and warning sirens are activated, it’s good for those in storm central to know that the sirens are actually working and warning of tornadoes or severe thunderstorms...

In 1949, Sallisaw Memorial Hospital ‘started out as a basketball court’

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In 1949, Sallisaw Memorial Hospital ‘started out as a basketball court’

By Lynn Adams Staff Writer

September 17, 2024

Where were you 75 years ago? Looking at life’s necessities — and luxuries — through today’s lens, it’s almost impossible for most to believe that Sallisaw didn’t always have a hospital. Before World W...

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County coffers in line for ‘pretty good lump sum’

By Lynn Adams Staff Writer

September 17, 2024

Sequoyah County is in line to receive almost $250,000 in settlement funds from the state Attorney General’s Office. The county commissioners admit they don’t really understand all the nuances of the “...

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Map shows ‘growing, thriving’ Cherokee Nation

September 17, 2024

TAHLEQUAH – The Cherokee Nation has published official, updated demographic maps reflecting the growing diversity among the tribe’s more than 460,000 citizens and where they live across the country. T...