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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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-...