Former Vian player, ATU sweep Southeastern to make GAC Tournament

By DAVID SEELEY SPORTS EDITOR

Former Vian Lady Wolverine softball player Kacie Gibbins and her Arkansas Tech University Golden Suns earned a berth into the 2024 Great American Conference Tournament by sweeping a pair of games from Southeastern Oklahoma State University by scores of 1-0 and 7-2 Sunday afternoon at Chartwells Women’s Sports Complex in Russellville, Ark.

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Sallisaw School District addresses recent safety concern

By Amie Cato-Remer Editor

September 10, 2024

Sallisaw School Superintendent Steve Barrett has issued a statement addressing a recent safety concern at Sallisaw Middle School. According to Barrett, the district was alerted through its anonymous r...

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Sallisaw man set for docket In child sexual abuse case

By Amie Cato-Remer Editor

September 10, 2024

A Sallisaw man is facing a felony charge of child sexual abuse after it was alleged he had inappropriately touched a minor, on more than one occasion, in 2021. Paul A. Hope, 37, was charged Aug. 26 in...

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Commissioners meet behind closed doors about Watie lawsuit

By Lynn Adams Staff Writer

September 10, 2024

Ancient philosophers have appropriately observed that “the wheels of justice turn slowly, but grind exceedingly fine.” And when you add in dealing with the government — even if it is only municipal go...

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Sallisaw School Board highlights hires, recent developments

By Amie Cato-Remer Editor

September 10, 2024

At its regular monthly meeting on September 9, the Sallisaw Board of Education addressed key updates and approvals impacting the district, including new hires and staff changes. The meeting, held at 6...

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Book signing for local authors set for Saturday at Sozos

By Amie Cato-Remer Editor

September 10, 2024

A book signing event featuring two local authors will be held on Saturday, Sept. 14, at Sozos Coffee Company & Bistro in Sallisaw. Rebecca J. Cole and Yvonne Tillapaugh, sisters and co-owners of Becca...

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Authorities searching for inmate who escaped from facility

By Amie Cato-Remer Editor

September 10, 2024

The Oklahoma Department of Corrections (ODOC) issued a press release on Saturday after an inmate reportedly walked away from a facility in Ponca City. Lester Hampton, 62, of Vian, who is serving a 10-...