Razorbacks do well in own regional, send several to NCAA Championships

By SHAWN DAVID PRICE ARKANSASRAZORBACKS.COM

FAYETTEVILLE – Breaking the collegiate record in the 1,600-meter relay by 0.01 of a second finished off the NCAA West First Round meet hosted by Arkansas as the Razorbacks delivered a time of 3:21.92 to better the field by fiveplus seconds.

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Ordinance to prohibit unauthorized camping under consideration

By Lynn Adams Staff Writer

January 16, 2025

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure as far as Sallisaw City Commissioners are concerned. That’s why they are considering an ordinance to prohibit unauthorized camping on cityowned land. Wh...

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Body of missing Vian man found

January 16, 2025

A Vian man who was reported missing on Jan. 6 from his home north of Vian has reportedly been found deceased, according to Sequoyah County Sheriff Larry Lane. Lane said Ryan Jordan’s body was located ...

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One arrested in string of vehicle burglaries

By Amie Cato-Remer Editor

January 16, 2025

Roland Police have reportedly arrested a man in connection with a string of vehicle burglaries that occurred in the Woodland Hills area. Dewayne A. Pledger, 20, who has addresses in both Roland and Ar...

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School board approves transfer capacity, resignations and employment

By Amie Cato-Remer Editor

January 16, 2025

The Sallisaw Board of Education convened on Monday evening for its regular monthly meeting where board members approved the district transfer capacity for the third quarter, accepted two resignations,...

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Candidate filing begins for municipal offices

January 16, 2025

Candidates interested in filing for municipal office in Sequoyah County municipalities can file Declarations of Candidacy beginning at 8 a.m. on February 3. Those who wish to file for a municipal offi...

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James ‘Jim’ Walker

By JACOB BOWLING STAFF WRITER

January 16, 2025

In the rolling hills near Sallisaw, retired Oklahoma State Patrolman James 'Jim' Walker has traded in his uniform for a virtual classroom, but his dedication to public service remains as strong as eve...