Lady Rangers see season end with regional losses to Idabel, Kiefer

By DAVID SEELEY SPORTS EDITOR

IDABEL — The 2023 fast-pitch softball season came to an end Thursday for the Roland Lady Rangers as they lost both of their Class 3A Regional Tournament games in Idabel, losing 16-6 to the host Lady Warriors and falling 14-0 to Kiefer.

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Public forum for mayoral hopefuls moved to Feb. 2

By Lynn Adams Staff Writer

January 22, 2026

The public forum that will provide a venue for Sallisaw mayoral candidates to present their case to voters will begin at 6 p.m. Monday, February 2, at the People Inc. Conference Center, 204 S. J.T. St...

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A year later, search continues for Baker

‘It’s still like it’s the first day’ for eternally hopeful mother

By Lynn Adams Staff Writer

January 22, 2026

Saturday marks the one-year anniversary of Justin Dewayne Baker’s disappearance when the vehicle in which he was riding plunged into the Arkansas River in Sequoyah County’s Paw Paw Bottoms area. The s...

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Muldrow man arrested on rape charge

By Barnes

January 22, 2026

A Muldrow man was arrested and booked into the Sebastian County Adult Detention Center at 6:55 a.m. on Saturday morning for the alleged rape of a minor under the age of 14, according to court document...

Business, News

Millison Casting is Member of the Month

January 22, 2026

Millison Casting Technology has been named the Sallisaw Chamber of Commerce’s Member of the Month for January. Millison is a high-pressure die casting manufacturer established in Sallisaw on June 9, 2...

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JUST FOLKS

Kelsei Kennedy

By Amie Cato-Remer Editor

January 22, 2026

Life is rarely quiet at Kelsei Kennedy’s home, and that’s just the way she likes it. Kennedy, 34, of Lake Tenkiller, balances a full-time career with Progressive Auto Insurance and the nonstop rhythm ...

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School menus for Jan. 26-30

January 22, 2026

Moffett Monday Gravy, biscuit, fruit, juice, milk Pizza, corn, fruit, salad bar, milk Tuesday Oatmeal, cinn. toast, cereal, fruit, juice, milk Nachos, tossed salad, fruit, salad bar, milk Wednesday Ba...