A: Main, School News

May 30, 2023

Scholarship presented to Bell

Max Smith (left) chairman of the Sallisaw Farmers Market, presents a $1,000 scholarship to Benjamin Bell of Sallisaw High School FFA. Bell is set to major in Agriculture Education at Central Arkansas Tech in Russellville.

Max Smith, chairman of the Sallisaw Farmers Market, recently presented a $1,000 scholarship to Benjamin Bell of Sallisaw High School FFA. Bell is set to major in agriculture education at Central Arkansas Tech in Russellville.

A: Main, Main, News

Cybersecurity disagreement sparks question of commitment to county assessor’s success

By Lynn Adams Staff Writer

May 29, 2025

For much of the past nine months, the Sequoyah County Commissioners have expressed their confidence in and expectations for success from County Assessor Brandy Dobbs. “We want you to have what you nee...

A: Main, Main, News

Pastor set to appear before judge

By Amie Cato-Remer Editor

May 29, 2025

A Sallisaw pastor charged with lewd or indecent proposals to a child under the age of 16 in Sequoyah County District Court following allegations made against him in 2023, has now been scheduled for a ...

A: Main, Main, News

Homeless woman who exposed herself set for docket

By Amie Cato-Remer Editor

May 29, 2025

A homeless woman who reportedly exposed herself to others at Moffett School has now been scheduled for an August 6 felony disposition docket in Sequoyah County District Court. Destiny M. Seladones, 27...

A: Main, Just Folks, Main, ...

JUST FOLKS

Theresa Cunningham

Price

By JADE PHILLIPS TIMES INTERN

May 29, 2025

Theresa Cunningham, 42, is a mother of five who has spent just over 20 years working and being a part of Sequoyah County. Originally from Arizona, she grew up a city girl but that changed after she ma...

Sports

Fishing Report for May 28, 2025

May 29, 2025

EUFAULA: May 23. Elevation is 7.5 feet above normal and falling. The water temperature is 60 degrees and murky. Largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass fair on Alabama rigs, crankbaits, jerk baits and...

News

Hamilton commends governor for signing SB 599 into law

May 29, 2025

Sen. Warren Hamilton, R-McCurtain, issued the following statement after Governor Kevin Stitt signed Senate Bill 599 into law over the weekend. Senate Bill 599 strengthens Oklahoma’s legal response to ...

Golden Eagles fall in Summit League title game

Sports

ORU BASEBALL

Golden Eagles fall in Summit League title game

By ORU MEDIA RELATIONS

May 29, 2025

OMAHA, Neb. — The Oral Roberts University Golden Eagles fought their way back to force the winner-takeall title game in the 2025 Summit League Tournament, but they ultimately came up short. After losi...

Sequoyah County history

THIS WEEK IN COUNTY HISTORY

Johnston wins

— Sequoyah County Democrat, May 29, 1925

May 29, 2025

25 Years Ago —The City of Vian is almost ready to begin construction of a new sewer plant, Scott Neel, project engineer with P. Doug Harvell & Associates in Sallisaw, said construction of the plant sh...

News, School News

Lawsuit against Walters, Department of Education seeks transparency

By TED STREULI | OKLAHOMA WATCH

May 29, 2025

Democracy dies in darkness. Keeping the public's business public. Sunshine is the best disinfectant. You've heard the transparency catchphrases. Here's how it plays out in real life. Oklahoma Watch an...

News

Phillips returns as intern for Your TIMES

By JACIE EUBANKS TIMES INTERN

May 29, 2025

Jade Phillips returns for her second summer as an intern for Your TIMES. She graduated from Sallisaw High School in 2022 and now attends Dean College in Franklin, Mass., where she studies as an underg...

Letters To The Editor

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

In loving memory of Baylee

May 29, 2025

Dear Editor, Our hearts are broken, and our lives forever changed with the loss of our beloved Baylee in a tragic accident. While navigating this overwhelming loss, our family has been deeply moved by...