The King of Paints trainer qualifies horse for finals

By RICHARD LINIHAN REMINGTON PARK

OKLAHOMA CITY — The King of the Paints, trainer Dee Keener, proved once again why he has won more paint/ appaloosa races than anyone in history as he qualified five of the 10 fastest horses to the finals of the Grade 1, $230,475 Graham Paint and Appaloosa Futurity. The world’s richest race for Paints and Appaloosas takes place on the final night of the Remington Park season on June 1.

Anticipated snow storm cancels sporting events

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Anticipated snow storm cancels sporting events

January 21, 2026

While a winter storm is still en route to eastern Oklahoma, Mother Nature has already played a factor in two high school athletic tournaments being canceled. The two-day Paul Post Wrestling Tournament...

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Contract approved to build skate park

By LYNN ADAMS STAFF WRITE

January 20, 2026

The long-anticipated skate park is one step closer to becoming reality after the Sallisaw City Commissioners awarded a contract to American Ramp Company of Joplin, Mo., in an amount not to exceed $550...

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Public forum Monday for mayoral hopefuls

By Lynn Adams Staff Writer

January 20, 2026

The public forum that will provide a venue for Sallisaw mayoral candidates to present their case to voters will begin at 6 p.m. Monday, January 26, at the People Inc. Conference Center, 204 S. J.T. St...

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SHS basketball Homecoming held

January 20, 2026

The 2026 Sallisaw High School basketball Homecoming took place before the games with Stigler on Monday night at Paul Post Field House. Homecoming queen Hannah Palmer was crowned by king Tae Muskrat-Fl...

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Purchase of Gradall will save city money

By LYNN ADAMS STAFF WRITE

January 20, 2026

Action last week by Sallisaw City Commissioners will not only provide the city street department with reliable equipment, but will save the city coffers about $300,000 in the process. At their monthly...

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Vian Youth League sign-ups slated Feb. 6

January 20, 2026

Sign-ups for the 2026 Vian Youth League will take place from 5:30-7 p.m. Feb. 6 at the Vian School cafeteria. The entry fee per player is $40. Players who are already playing on a team still need to c...