News of the week

By Billie Anthony

Monday we had 11 members weigh in with Lynda having the best weight loss of 4.2 pounds. Way to go Lynda! Keep up the great work! Jerry’s name was drawn from the Two Bit Bowl but she had a slight gain this week. Keep on trying, we believe in you! Lynda had the most per cent loss this week for the contest Shirley started with last week’s weight loss. Four of our ladies got to sign the Loser’s Lotto contest and four star stickers were taken off of the Surprise Box.

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City approves incentives policy to aid economic development

By Lynn Adams Staff Writer

March 19, 2026

When it comes to what’s necessary to attract new businesses and industry to Sallisaw, the city is prepared to lay its cards on the table in order to “let people know that the city is open for business...

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Storm spotter training class scheduled

March 19, 2026

Living in Oklahoma usually means either a fascination with or fear of tornadoes and thunderstorms, both of which come with a healthy respect for the awesome, if not unpredictable, power of Mother Natu...

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School board approves resignations, auditor

By Amie Cato-Remer Editor

March 19, 2026

The Sallisaw Board of Education convened for its regular meeting on March 9, approving a series of personnel changes, financial items and future planning measures for the district. The board began by ...

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Knoke named Sallisaw District Teacher of the Year

March 19, 2026

Max Knoke has been named Sallisaw District Teacher of the Year. “The most important thing I want my students to learn is there is always a way to find success no matter learning styles or learning abi...

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Megan Sandlin

By Amie Cato-Remer

March 19, 2026

For Megan Sandlin, home has always been more than a place — it’s a foundation, a calling and a future she’s working hard to give back to. At 28, the Blackgum resident is preparing to graduate from Nor...

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Grandparent excise tax exemption passes House

March 19, 2026

Rep. Rick West, R-Heavener passed a bill in the House that would allow legal guardians and grandparents to be exempt from paying vehicle excise tax on the transfer of vehicle ownership to a child or g...