Turnovers doom Wolverines in state title game; Vian falls to Davis

Vian comes came up short in attempt at first state title since 1971

By BY DAVID SEELEY SPORTS EDITOR

EDMOND — Vian football coach Gary Willis said his team could not commit turnovers if the Wolverines were going to have the best chance of bringing home a gold football and a state championship for the first time in 53 years.

Unfortunately, his fears came to fruition.

The Wolverines committed four turnovers, three of which were turned into touchdowns by Davis as the Wolves denied the Wolverines a perfect season and that all-elusive gold ball with a 28-18 win in the Class 2A, Division II state...

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Lead in drinking water ‘unlikely’

By Lynn Adams Staff Writer

November 11, 2025

If you were among those who received a letter last week from the City of Sallisaw regarding possible lead in the city’s water service line pipes, the second sentence of the letter — in which the first...

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Chamber members feted amid glitz, glamour

November 11, 2025

The Sallisaw Chamber of Commerce’s annual Members Night Out on Thursday at the Fort Smith Convention Center — “A night of glamour, glitz and grand piano hits” — was not only the organization’s premier...

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It’s the most wonderful time of the year

November 11, 2025

Nov. 15-16 Merchants’ Christmas Open House This event features Sallisaw merchants from throughout the community opening the doors of their businesses with lots of holiday sales, refreshments and new i...

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Moffett School fall carnival held

November 11, 2025

It was a beautiful night recently for a fall carnival at Moffett Public School. The school appreciates the students, parents and the community for coming out to support the carnival.

Sports

Local wrestlers place in Veterans Day Classic

By DAVID SEELEY SPORTS EDITOR

November 11, 2025

MUSKOGEE — Four local wrestlers won titles and more placed at last Saturday’s Veterans Day Classic, which took place at Hatbox Event Center. Sallisaw Takedown Club wrestlers Brian James (155 pounds, a...

Pirates end football season with road district loss to Allen

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Pirates end football season with road district loss to Allen

By KEVIN GRAY SPORTS CORRESPONDENT

November 11, 2025

Fullback Noah Bray rushed eight times for 117 yards with a touchdown and quarterback Quinton Box threw for two long touchdowns and rushed for 65 yards to lead the Allen Mustangs to a 41-6 home victory...