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October 26, 2023

SALLISAW TOPS

By Billie Anthony

This week we had 10 weigh in. We had a net gain of .4 of a pound. Donna had the best weight loss of 2.8 pounds. Our chapter challenge is to call a TOPS sister and encourage her. Our Two Bit Bowl winner was Willene. Our Ladder contest is going great. We have eight ladies on the ladder. Four ribbons are left on the Surprise Box. All the ladies did a great job this week and those that gained had small gains.

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Petrino rejoins Razorbacks as offensive coordinator

November 30, 2023

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Arkansas football coach Sam Pittman has hired Bobby Petrino to be the Razorbacks’ next offensive coordinator. Petrino, Arkansas’ football coach from 2008-11, is widely regarded as...

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Ice skating begins Friday

By Lynn Adams Staff Writer

November 28, 2023

Sallisaw’s first-ever ice skating rink — even with daytime temperatures 20 to 30 degrees above freezing — welcomes skaters beginning Friday at the downtown Stage Park for a monthlong celebration of th...

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Sheriff’s, deputies’ sacrifices and service are ‘unseen,’ but appreciated

By Lynn Adams Staff Writer

November 28, 2023

The recent extended Thanksgiving weekend was four days everyone enjoyed. Extended weekends this year for Christmas and New Year’s are three days to which everyone looks forward. Everyone but those wit...

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Giving is a holiday tradition

November 28, 2023

Matthew McGrew, 16, of Sallisaw, was recently among those who donated items for Your TIMES' annual Giving Tree. McGrew has been donating to the tree for numerous years -- this year it was gloves -- ma...

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Christmastime is here

November 28, 2023

Dec. 1-2 Main Street Ice Skating Rink 5 to 8:40 p.m. Friday 3 to 8:40 p.m. Saturday Stage Park, Oak and Choctaw Dec. 2 Downtown in December, Vian 6 p.m. Carriage rides, pony rides, petting zoo, visit ...

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Advocate updates commissioners on alleged government ‘land grab’

By Lynn Adams Staff Writer

November 28, 2023

Polly Tyler is tireless and has learned effective campaigning as she lobbies commissioners from counties across the state with claims that federal conservation measures are clandestine attempts to rob...

Golden Eagles extend home winning streak to 18 games

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Golden Eagles extend home winning streak to 18 games

By ORU MEDIA RELATIONS

November 28, 2023

TULSA — After trailing the majority of the night, the Oral Roberts University men’s basketball team came back to defeat the Southwestern Athletic Conference favorite Texas Southern Tigers 65-63 on Nov...

Tulsa women go 2-1 in Van Chancellor Classic

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Tulsa women go 2-1 in Van Chancellor Classic

By TULSA MEDIA RELATIONS

November 28, 2023

KATY, Texas — Junior forward Temira Poindexter was named to the Van Chancellor Classic All-Tournament Team following a tournament ending 102-58 loss to No. 25 Mississippi State on Sunday evening at Me...

Razorbacks lose Fort Myers Tip-Off finals to Marquette after beating Wisconsin

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Razorbacks lose Fort Myers Tip-Off finals to Marquette after beating Wisconsin

By KYLIE MAGAR ARKANSASRAZORBACKS.COM

November 28, 2023

FORT MYERS, Fla. — The Arkansas women’s basketball team dropped its first game of the season as Marquette defeated the Hogs 74-58 in wire-to-wire fashion in the Elevance Health Fort Myers Tip-off Shel...

Golden Hurricane falls to Arkansas-Little Rock

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Golden Hurricane falls to Arkansas-Little Rock

By TULSA MEDIA RELATIONS

November 28, 2023

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Tulsa’s perfect start to the season came to an end with an 84-82 overtime loss to Arkansas-Little Rock at Jack Stephens Center on Saturday night. The Golden Hurricane drops to 4-1 ...

Cowboys wrestler picks up victory at All-Star Classic

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Cowboys wrestler picks up victory at All-Star Classic

By JAKE LEFORCE OKSTATE.COM

November 28, 2023

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Oklahoma State wrestler Izzak Olejnik picked up an 8-2 decision over No. 4 Dean Hamiti of Wisconsin at the NWCA All-Star Classic presented by Cliff Keen, which took place Nov 21. ...