LAW$UIT ANXIETY

Ottawa County award is eye-opener for commissioners

By Lynn McCulley Staff Writer

Sequoyah County Commissioners are concerned about how a multimillion dollar lawsuit such as the one recently in Ottawa County could not only deplete the county’s financial resources, but could also increase property taxes significantly until the debt is clear.

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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...

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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...

Turtles will be on the move after winter hibernation

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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, ...