Jockey scores big with 4 wins in Thursday’s races

By RICHARD LINIHAN REMINGTON PARK

OKLAHOMA CITY — Jockey Edwin Escobedo entered Thursday night in fourth place in the jockeys’ standings and scored four big wins before the night of racing at Remington Park came to an end. The victories moved him past Francisco Calderon and within one of second place behind rider Roman Cruz.

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Despite flooding, Boys & Girls Club still remains ‘a safe place to be’

By JACIE EUBANKS, JADE PHILLIPS AND ALLY TROTTER TIMES INTERNS

July 10, 2025

A normal Tuesday at the Boys & Girls Club of Sequoyah County quickly turned into a memorable day marked by rising water, a ride on a firetruck and responders that made the kids’ day after rain made it...

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Sallisaw CMP registration deadline nears

By Lynn Adams Staff Writer

July 10, 2025

For those who want to provide input on what Sallisaw will look like in 20 years, the deadline to register is quickly approaching. City officials are ramping up its planning process to create Sallisaw’...

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Butler sentenced to probation for possessing stolen rifle

By Amie Cato-Remer Editor

July 10, 2025

A Stilwell resident with ties to Sequoyah County has been sentenced to probation after pleading guilty to possessing a stolen firearm, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District ...

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Think on these things

By Joyce Sequichie Hifler

July 10, 2025

The road home is not straight and smooth - or easy to find, if you are a stranger. It is curvy and meanders through woods and along little streams that rush and gurgle and foam during wet weather. Dur...

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Jimcy McGirt pleads guilty to sex offender registry violation

July 10, 2025

MUSKOGEE – The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that Jimcy McGirt, 76, of Wewoka, entered a guilty plea to one count of Failure to Register as Sex Offender, punish...

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Bella King

By ALLY TROTTER TIMES INTERN

July 10, 2025

Bella King, an upcoming junior at Vian High School, is a young lady deeply rooted in her community. Born and raised in Vian, King is surrounded by a large family and lives with her mom and younger sis...