Building a Path to Justice and Reform

When the U.S. Supreme Court reaffirmed tribal jurisdiction over our reservations in eastern Oklahoma, Cherokee Nation was quick to push forward with a transformative vision for our criminal justice system. Now we are continuing to refine ideas and develop strategies that both respond effectively to crimes and prevent new crimes from happening.

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Christmas tree lighting, visit from St. Nick rescheduled

November 17, 2025

Sallisaw has a new animated Christmas tree. Santa Claus is in his sleigh waiting to take off for Oklahoma. But those eager to welcome the holidays will have to wait an extra day. The Christmas tree li...

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Oklahoma won’t adopt social studies textbooks with academic standards on hold

By NURIA MARTINEZ-KEEL OKLAHOMA VOICE

November 15, 2025

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma public schools won’t be able to adopt new social studies textbooks next year with academic standards for the subject still in flux. The State Textbook Committee voted Friday t...

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Holiday season kicks off in Sallisaw this weekend

By Lynn Adams Staff Writer

November 13, 2025

You’ll forgive Sallisaw Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Marty Green this time of year if he channels his inner Clement C. Moore. For the next month, Green may not have visions of sugar plums da...

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It’s the most wonderful time of the year

November 13, 2025

Nov. 15-16 Merchants’ Christmas Open House This event features Sallisaw merchants from throughout the community opening the doors of their businesses with lots of holiday sales, refreshments and new i...

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Local Bank opens Sallisaw location

November 13, 2025

Sequoyah County residents had the welcome mat rolled out for them recently, as the Sallisaw Branch of Local Bank opened the doors to its new, permanent facility to the public. The 9,000-square-foot, t...

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Pet calendar photo contest returns

November 13, 2025

Your TIMES is again hosting a Pet Calendar Photo Contest, with the top vote-getters featured in the 2026 pet calendar. The top 12 pets will be featured as the main photo for one of the 12 months in th...