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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Construction begins on courthouse annex

January 13, 2026

Dirtwork got underway this week for the site of the new Sequoyah County Courthouse Annex, at the southeast corner of Chickasaw Avenue and Elm Street. It was almost 14 months ago that the former Agent ...

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5 arrested in Muldrow homicide tied to body found in Arkansas River

By Amie Cato-Remer Editor

January 13, 2026

Authorities have arrested five people and filed multiple felony charges in connection with the killing of a Muskogee man, whose body was discovered last fall along the Arkansas River in Van Buren, Ark...

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Harris named director for emergency management

By Lynn Adams Staff Writer

January 13, 2026

For Todd Harris, he’s hoping the third time is the proverbial charm. So are the Sequoyah County Commissioners. After declining two opportunities in as many years to pursue the position of director for...

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Sharing blessings with those in need

January 13, 2026

Susan Cresswell, RN from Catholic Charities Sallisaw recently welcomed Robert Quintana, pastor of Sallisaw Seventh-day Adventist Church, who recently delivered a donation of $1,000 of baby formula. “O...

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Teen driver, 3 passengers injured in crash

By Amie Cato-Remer Editor

January 13, 2026

A late-night crash on a rural county road left three passengers injured Thursday after a vehicle ran off the roadway and struck a tree, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP). The collision oc...

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Speed patrols

January 13, 2026

The Sallisaw Police Department will be conducting speed and traffic enforcement in the areas of Redwood and Dogwood and surrounding residential areas from January 14-21.