Thunder sting Hornets, begin homestand

The Oklahoma City Thunder stung the Charlotte Hornets 121-118 on Sunday at the Spectrum Center after losing 126-112 Friday night at the Indiana Pacers, falling 135-100 Wednesday night at the Boston Celtics and losing 109-105 April 2 at the Philadelphia 76ers.

OKC started a weeklong homestand at Paycom Center with a Tuesday home game against Sacramento, then will entertain San Antonio at 7 tonight.

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City approves ‘necessary evil’ of utility rate hikes

By Lynn Adams Staff Writer

September 12, 2024

The cost of utilities — electricity, water and sewer services — is going up in Sallisaw after city commissioners approved the rate increases, cost-of-living hikes for residential, commercial and indus...

From service to crisis: The critical need for enhanced suicide prevention for veterans

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From service to crisis: The critical need for enhanced suicide prevention for veterans

By Natalie Gabbard Special to Your TIMES

September 12, 2024

Editor's Note: September is National Suicide Prevention and Recovery Month and therefore we will be covering a critical and often overlooked issue: the alarming rate of suicides in rural Oklahoma. In ...

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Fullbright receives 60-year certificate from OHCE

September 12, 2024

Lois Fullbright, age 102, and the founding member of the Akins OHCE Group, received a 60-year certificate for her continuous membership in the Oklahoma Home and Community Education Group (OHCE), an af...

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Today’s the day when superstition is highest

It’s Friday the 13th

By Lynn Adams Staff Writer

September 12, 2024

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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Safety alert: County schools respond to nationwide social media threat

By Amie Cato-Remer Editor

September 12, 2024

In response to a recent nationwide social media threat earlier this week, several schools in Sequoyah County took precautionary measures to ensure the safety of their students and staff. Muldrow Muldr...

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Cherry Street Road to close for pipe replacement

September 12, 2024

The City of Sallisaw has announced that the Cherry Street entrance to the trailer park area will be closed during daytime working hours, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., starting Monday, Sept. 16, to replace concret...