Oklahoma Synar report shows progress curbing underage tobacco sales

News

November 7, 2023

The Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS) latest Synar results reveal that most Oklahoma businesses refuse to sell tobacco to those under 21. 86.4% of Oklahoma businesses helped stop sales and are operating within compliance. This marks a significant improvement compared to the previous year, which saw a compliance rate of 79.8%.

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City, school agree to co-use of concession, restroom facilities for new aquatic center, football stadium

By Lynn Adams Staff Writer

December 7, 2023

The city of Sallisaw and Sallisaw Public Schools have agreed to share concession and restroom facilities for patrons of the new Stanley H. Collins Aquatic Center and neighboring Perry F. Lattimore Sta...

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Kindness Krew devoted to year-round Christmas spirit

By Lynn Adams Staff Writer

December 7, 2023

Judy Martens remembers a time when she retired as executive director of the Sallisaw Chamber of Commerce. She had nothing but time on her hands … and she couldn’t take it. “I couldn’t just stop,” she ...

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Waters sentenced for child sexual abuse

By Amie Cato-Remer Editor

December 7, 2023

A Sallisaw man has been sentenced in Sequoyah County District Court on several child sexual abuse charges following a Nov. 6 jury trial, according to court records. Rusty J. Waters, 44, has been sente...

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Commissioners OK $100,000 for purchase of wheel loader

By Lynn Adams Staff Writer

December 7, 2023

Sallisaw City Commissioners will spend almost $100,000 to purchase a wheel loader in preparation for winter use. At a special meeting last week, the commissioners approved a purchase order issued to 5...

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JUST FOLKS

Tashaa Harris

By Amie Cato-Remer Editor

December 7, 2023

Tashaa Harris, 51, says she has lived in Muldrow her entire life. “I’m a 1990 graduate of Muldrow High School, my mother still resides there and I have a brother (Bryan) who lives there,” Harris said....

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Correction

December 7, 2023

In the Dec. 6 issue of Your TIMES, a photo ran with the story “Rogers sentenced for sexual abuse offenses of minor.” The photo was not of Jerry Rogers. Your TIMES apologizes for the error and any conf...

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A FEW OF MY FAVORITE THINGS

Warming muffins

By A Few of My Favorite Things Katina Holland Special to Your TIMES

December 7, 2023

We have officially moved into December and I am now in full on holiday baking mode. For the last several years, I have broken my holiday baking into 4 weeks instead of cramming it all into 4 days. I j...

4 OU indoor track athletes get PRs in season-opening meet

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OU TRACK & FIELD

4 OU indoor track athletes get PRs in season-opening meet

By OU ATHLETICS COMMUNICATIONS

December 7, 2023

BOSTON — University of Oklahoma track and field closed out the Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener in Boston last Saturday night. Four Sooners earned new personal bests. Redshirt seniors Nicholas Yo...

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UA SOFTBALL

Arkansas reveals 2024 softball schedule

By GRACE TAFOLLA ARKANSASRAZORBACKS.COM

December 7, 2023

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. -- University of Arkansas coach Courtney Deifel has announced the complete schedule for the 2024 softball season. The Razorbacks are slated to play 54 total games in the regular sea...

Arkansas indoor tracksters open season with strong performances

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UA TRACK & FIELD

Arkansas indoor tracksters open season with strong performances

By SHAWN DAVID PRICE ARKANSASRAZORBACKS.COM

December 7, 2023

BOSTON — Racing in the first seeded section of the 5,000-meter race on Saturday evening at the Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener at Boston University, Kirami Yego registered a time of 13:24.36, th...

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OSU CROSS COUNTRY

OSU cross country runners, coach receive honors

By MASON HARBOUR OKSTATE.COM

December 7, 2023

Oklahoma State distance runners Denis Kipngetich and Billah Jepkirui along with Director of Track and Cross Country Dave Smith were each awarded USTFCCCA Midwest Region Men’s and Women’s Athlete of th...