Sallisaw Homecoming held

Sallisaw High School’s Homecoming Queen for 2023 24 is Madison Mattingly. She was introduced Friday night during the Sallisaw Black Diamonds’ Homecoming. Homecoming King is Cole Stephens.

The Homecoming court consisted of flower girl Avalynn Abner and crown bearer Kainen Asbill, along with Kenzie Abell, Addy Orendorff, Kasey Adame, Emily Carson, Sydney Currie, Casey Blackett, Mattie Schuh, Madi-Belle Stump, Jastin Lindsay, Craten Sides, Aaron File, Nate Stites, Braxton Lamb, Noah Flores, ...

Sallisaw High School’s Homecoming Queen for 2023 24 is Madison Mattingly. She was introduced Friday night during the Sallisaw Black Diamonds’ Homecoming. Homecoming King is Cole Stephens.

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Jury awards $50M in bad faith insurance case

Verdict among Oklahoma’s largest ever

By Amie Cato-Remer Editor

May 27, 2025

A Sequoyah County jury has handed down what may be the largest verdict in the county’s history and is among the largest ever in the state, awarding more than $50 million in punitive damages to two loc...

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Pace resigns following DUI arrest

By Amie Cato-Remer Editor

May 27, 2025

Amy F. Pace, director of prevention services for the Sallisaw NOW Coalition, has reportedly resigned from her position after being arrested early Friday morning for driving under the influence (DUI). ...

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City prioritizes expenses, scrutinizes FY26 budget

By Lynn Adams Staff Writer

May 27, 2025

The City of Sallisaw’s annual budget retreat last week was an accountant’s utopia, which means if you’re not a numbers person, then you would have surely glazed over trying to understand the tedious p...

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Commissioners approve appointments, transfers

By Lynn Adams Staff Writer

May 27, 2025

The Sequoyah County Commissioners at their weekly Monday meeting approved appointments of: • Julia McGhee and Kelly Martin as requisitioning officers effective July 1 for Sequoyah County Health Depart...

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Garris is Member of the Month

May 27, 2025

Adilynn Garris has been selected as the March Member of the Month for Boys & Girls Club of Sequoyah County, Brushy unit. Garris is the daughter of LeeAnn and Brent Garris. She was selected for her kin...

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Gans celebrates Track and Field Day

May 27, 2025

Gans Public School students last week enjoyed Track and Field Day 2025 at the school. Mrs. Forslund was the winner of the annual Track and Field Day staff inflatable race.