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July 18, 2023

Vian Touchdown Club program deadline is Aug. 11

It’s Vian Touchdown Club program time! Program deadline is Aug. 11 and photos can be emailed to viantouchdownclub@gmail.com.

It’s Vian Touchdown Club program time. Program deadline is Aug. 11, and photos can be emailed to viantouchdownclub@gmail.com.

Those wanting to be part of this year’s football program are encouraged to let the Touchdown Club know if you’re keeping the same size ad or changing it up.

Your support of Wolverine football is appreciated.

News

Quit ‘monkeying around’ and pass tax cuts, Stitt tells Oklahoma Legislature

By BARBARA HOBEROCK OKLAHOMA VOICE

May 12, 2025

OKLAHOMA CITY – Gov. Kevin Stitt accused lawmakers of acting “bananas” and wrote over the weekend that they needed to stop “monkeying around” and pass tax cuts. The Republican, who has ramped up his c...

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Traditional ‘Tornado Alley’ is shifting eastward as climate changes, expert says

By KENNETH HEARD | FOR OKLAHOMA VOICE

May 12, 2025

In the 30 days after several damaging twisters hit Arkansas on March 14, the state saw nearly four times as many tornado warnings as Texas did. The National Weather Service issued 144 warnings in Arka...

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Cole’s bipartisan reputation gets put to the test in Trump’s partisan Washington

By EM LUETKEMEYER OKLAHOMA WATCH

May 9, 2025

If you ask lawmakers to describe Rep. Tom Cole and his more than 20 years of service in the House, Republicans and Democrats will both give him praise. Knowledgeable. A bipartisan negotiator. A friend...

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Stitt vetoes bills, which prompt pushback from lawmakers

By Keaton Ross

May 9, 2025

Gov. Kevin Stitt vetoed 14 bills last week, often citing concerns that the legislation would grow state government or expand bureaucracy. Among the rejected legislation is House Bill 1137, which autho...

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Addison Legg sweeps competition for Miss Diamond Daze crown

By BY LYNN ADAMS STAFF WRITER

May 8, 2025

Sallisaw’s annual Diamond Daze festival has undergone many changes in its 19 years. Among the most popular additions are the Diamond Daze pageants. Miss Diamond Daze was crowned Saturday as the climax...

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Drake trial set in Gans double murder

Excited utterance may be prosecution’s lynchpin

By BY LYNN ADAMS STAFF WRITER

May 8, 2025

By the time the 21st witness for state prosecutors concluded two days of often-damning and sometimes emotional testimony in the Stacy Lee Drake capital murder preliminary hearing at Sequoyah County Di...

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Warner inducted into Hall of Fame, Teacher of the Year named

By JESS ARNOLD | SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

May 8, 2025

Sallisaw Public Schools held its inaugural Stars & Legacies event on April 30, honoring dedicated employees with 15 or more years of service and recognizing outstanding staff across all experience lev...

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JUST FOLKS

Emilee Edwards

By Amie Cato-Remer Editor

May 8, 2025

At just 25 years old, Emilee Edwards of Vian is already making her mark as a passionate artist, dedicated cultural advocate and proud member of a close-knit community. A graduate of Connors State Coll...

Turtles will be on the move after winter hibernation

Columns & Opinions, Sports

KILGORE'S CORNER

Turtles will be on the move after winter hibernation

May 8, 2025

An army is on the move. It’s the turtles migrating from their winter hibernation spots to areas more conducive for breeding and egg-laying. This migration often requires turtles to traverse roadways, ...

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Mark your calendar

May 8, 2025

Announcements of upcoming events for non-profit organizations and events in Sequoyah County may be delivered to Your TIMES in several different ways. They may be mailed to or hand delivered to Your TI...

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HIGH SCHOOL TRACK

State track meet qualifiers

May 8, 2025

CLASS 4A BOYS 400 — Teaguen Collins, Muldrow. 3,200 — Sama Salinas, Sallisaw. High Jump — Teaguen Collins, Muldrow. CLASS 4A GIRLS 200 — Kayli Macon, Sallisaw. 800 — Kambrey Coffman, Sallisaw. 400 Rel...