News, Religion

March 11, 2025

Vian Baptist announces new Wednesday night youth program

Vian Baptist Church is proud to announce their new Wednesday night Youth Program, which will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. at the church. There will be lessons, snacks and games for all attendees.

Vian Baptist Church has announced its new Wednesday night youth program, which will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. at the church. There will be lessons, snacks and games for all attendees.

The Mini Missionary Group will be for 9- to 12-year-olds and the TAWAKAT Class will be for children 13- to 18-year-olds.

All are welcome, and parents can also participate or join the church’s Adult Bible Study.

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City adopts $91M budget for FY26

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By Lynn Adams Staff Writer

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The City of Sallisaw will be working with a budget of almost $91 million for the fiscal year that ends June 30, 2026, after city commissioners at their monthly meeting Monday adopted a budget for the ...

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Roland Police apprehend armed robbery suspect

By Amie Cato-Remer Editor

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A man wanted in connection with an armed robbery and domestic battery in Fort Smith, Ark. is now in custody after being apprehended last week across the state line in Oklahoma. Kenneth M. Byrd, 28, of...

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Sallisaw man dies weeks after collision

By Amie Cato-Remer Editor

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A Sallisaw man has reportedly died nearly four weeks after a serious motorcycle crash on Highway 82 near South Indian Road in Keys. The collision, which occurred on the evening of May 2, has now been ...

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Today’s the day when superstition is highest

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Are you superstitious? No? Are you sure? Do you knock on wood or never open an umbrella indoors or never walk under a ladder or avoid breaking a mirror or avoid stepping on a crack in the sidewalk or ...

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Columns & Opinions

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By JACIE EUBANKS TIMES INTERN

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The Boys & Girls Club of Sequoyah County has just kicked off their 2025 Summer Program, and they’re excited to begin the coming weeks of fun, learning, and growth ahead for the amazing youth that the ...

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Agriculture, News

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News, School News

Gans Public School honor rolls

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