Sports

November 28, 2023

TU BASKETBALL

Tulsa women go 2-1 in Van Chancellor Classic

By TULSA MEDIA RELATIONS

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 Merrell Center. The Golden Hurricane (5-2) went 2-1 in the event, finishing over Arkansas Pine-Bluff (which Tulsa beat 90-79 in overtime on Friday) and Clemson (which TU defeated 74-64 on Saturday) who each went 1-2. The Bulldogs were the outright champions with wins over every opponent.

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City adopts $91M budget for FY26

Ollie’s Bargain Center coming to Sallisaw

By Lynn Adams Staff Writer

June 12, 2025

The City of Sallisaw will be working with a budget of almost $91 million for the fiscal year that ends June 30, 2026, after city commissioners at their monthly meeting Monday adopted a budget for the ...

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Roland Police apprehend armed robbery suspect

By Amie Cato-Remer Editor

June 12, 2025

A man wanted in connection with an armed robbery and domestic battery in Fort Smith, Ark. is now in custody after being apprehended last week across the state line in Oklahoma. Kenneth M. Byrd, 28, of...

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Sallisaw man dies weeks after collision

By Amie Cato-Remer Editor

June 12, 2025

A Sallisaw man has reportedly died nearly four weeks after a serious motorcycle crash on Highway 82 near South Indian Road in Keys. The collision, which occurred on the evening of May 2, has now been ...

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Here’s your sign

June 12, 2025

A high-flying crew, hoisted by a crane, on Wednesday completed installation of signage drawing attention to 7Brew Drive Thru Coffee, Taco Bell and Whataburger, located on South Kerr Boulevard in Salli...

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Today’s the day when superstition is highest

It's Friday the 13th

By Lynn Adams Staff Writer

June 12, 2025

Are you superstitious? No? Are you sure? Do you knock on wood or never open an umbrella indoors or never walk under a ladder or avoid breaking a mirror or avoid stepping on a crack in the sidewalk or ...

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JUST FOLKS

Savannah Cunningham

By JACIE EUBANKS TIMES INTERN

June 12, 2025

Savannah Cunningham, at only 18-years-old, has already attained the crowning achievement of becoming the second runner-up for the Strawberry Queen Pageant during the 78th annual Strawberry Festival in...

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Boys & Girls Club requests lunch donations for end-of-summer program

By JACIE EUBANKS TIMES INTERN

June 12, 2025

The Boys & Girls Club of Sequoyah County has just kicked off their 2025 Summer Program, and they’re excited to begin the coming weeks of fun, learning, and growth ahead for the amazing youth that the ...

Columns & Opinions

Just barely

By Amie EDITOR

June 12, 2025

When I was growing up, my dad had a favorite saying he used when it came to hard work that wasn’t much fun. After we completed our task, he would say something like, “Boy, that was a lot of fun, but j...

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OMMA implements new emergency rules, effective immediately

June 12, 2025

OMMA (Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Association) has promulgated emergency rules to implement House Bill 2807 from the 2025 legislative session. Permanent rules will go into place in 2026. Pre-packaging ...

Meeker coach hired to lead Vian boys basketball

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VIAN BASKETBALL

Meeker coach hired to lead Vian boys basketball

By DAVID SEELEY SPORTS EDITOR

June 12, 2025

Sometimes things just seem to fall into place for someone, and that was the case for Randy Ragland. After being the Meeker Bulldogs basketball coach for the last five years, going 9-14 last season and...

Columns & Opinions

SALLISAW TOPS

Fresh ideas

By Billie Anthony

June 12, 2025

Monday, we had 10 TOPS and one KOPS weigh in plus one of our former members, Machel, came for a visit. We all were happy to see Machel and wish her luck as she lives in Omaha now. We had a chapter wei...