Lawsuit settlement advances in 2019 Watie shooting death

By Lynn Adams Staff Writer

Sallisaw City Commissioners have approved a resolution authorizing settlement of a lawsuit brought by Charles Watie in the March 2019 shooting death of Shawn Watie by Sallisaw police officers Coty Biles and Devin Harriman. The commissioners also authorized Police Chief Terry Franklin to represent the city at the settlement conference in the case of Watie vs. City of Sallisaw.

Sports

Friday Night High School Basketball Tournament Scores

December 13, 2024

Gore Tournament Girls Championship Semifinals Central 48, Hulbert 35 Oktaha 45, Stigler 43 Consolation Semifinals Vian 41, Gore 40 Chouteau-Mazie 61, Braggs 13 Boys Championship Semifinals Braggs 60, ...

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$14 million in debt, hospital asks city for help

By Lynn Adams Staff Writer

December 12, 2024

Despite its best efforts, Northeastern Health System Sequoyah is still in debt about $14 million. But the hospital’s board of trustees have come up with a plan that can give the Sallisaw health facili...

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City will abate southside property

By Lynn Adams Staff Writer

December 12, 2024

Sallisaw City Commissioners took steps Monday during their monthly meeting to remove a blight on a southside residential district. Following a public hearing to determine if property located at 304 E....

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Financial auditors give city good news

By Lynn Adams Staff Writer

December 12, 2024

While many take to heart the proverb “you can’t fight City Hall,” as far as the city of Sallisaw’s financial reporting, auditors have found there’s not much to fight about. In a review of an audit for...

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4-way stop sign to be installed at Redwood, Elm

By Lynn Adams Staff Writer

December 12, 2024

If you’re one of those who’s used to ignoring the 25 mph speed limit on East Redwood Avenue, especially between Oak Street and Highway 59, Sallisaw is putting a stop to that — literally. Stop signs ar...

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Janine Calloway

By JACOB BOWLING STAFF WRITER

December 12, 2024

For Janine Calloway of Sallisaw, spending Thanksgiving morning bundled up on the streets of Manhattan, watching the 2024 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, was a dream come true. “I’ve watched it on TV e...