Annual tax-free weekend is an opportunity to shop small

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August 3, 2023

Certain clothing and footwear items will be exempt from sales tax August 4 - 6 Ahead of the annual Tax-Free Weekend, the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) here in Oklahoma is encouraging consumers to shop small. The sales tax holiday, which begins on Friday, August 4 and runs through Sunday, is a great opportunity to support local businesses, NFIB State Director Jerrod Shouse said in a statement.

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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...

Human trafficking isn’t limited to urban areas or foreign countries

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

ORU falls to Atlantic-10 Conference favorite Saint Louis

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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 ...

Lady Razorbacks announces 2024 SEC portion of schedule

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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...

Tulsa announces 2023-24 non-conference schedule

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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...

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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...