Lake Tenkiller residence a total loss

An A-frame home belonging to Kevin Miller, located inside the housing addition across from Tenkiller State Park, was reportedly a total loss last Tuesday after the homeowner was burning trash behind the residence and it ignited the house, burning it to the ground. Rural Fire Protection District 1 responded to the blaze.

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OSU Rural Scholars bring passion and purpose to Sallisaw

By JADE PHILLIPS TIMES INTERN

May 22, 2025

Amy Rodriguez and Emma Buchanan have come to study and help the local community. They are partnered with the Oklahoma State University (OSU) Rural Scholar program, in which they stay in Sallisaw while...

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Ward applies for sentence modification for 2021 kidnapping of Sallisaw woman

By Amie Cato-Remer Editor

May 22, 2025

A Vian man who has already been sentenced by a federal jury to serve prison time for drug charges has now applied for a sentence modification on another case he is facing in Sequoyah County District C...

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Authorities investigate misuse of elderly woman’s retirement funds

By Amie Cato-Remer Editor

May 22, 2025

A Muldrow woman is under investigation for alleged elder neglect and financial exploitation after authorities say she failed to pay for a family member’s care while using their funds for personal expe...

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Casey Eubanks

By JACIE EUBANKS TIMES INTERN

May 22, 2025

Casey Eubanks originally hailed from the hills of Adair County, where he was born and raised in Stilwell. Growing up, he was familiar with Sallisaw from youth, coming to the town to rival against the ...

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House advances bill raising age of consent, preserving teen exception

May 22, 2025

A measure protecting Oklahoma's children and clarifying Oklahoma's 'Romeo and Juliet' law has been sent to the governor's desk. House Bill 1003, authored by Rep. Jim Olsen, R-Roland, increases the age...

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Roland School Board welcomes new member, approves contracts

By Amie Cato-Remer Editor

May 22, 2025

At the last regular meeting of the Roland Board of Education, significant administrative changes and personnel decisions headlined a packed agenda. The meeting, held at 6 p.m. on May 12, saw the board...