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Lifestyle, News
May 13, 2025

Safety tips ahead of your Memorial Day barbecue

Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of summer for millions of people across the country. Backyard barbecues are a staple of Memorial Day weekend, and such informal gatherings contribute much to the laid back vibe of this beloved three-day weekend. Backyard barbecues may be all about food and fun, but it’s important that hosts take measures to ensure such soirees are safe as well. By employing the following measures, hosts can ensure their Memorial Day barbecues are safe for all in attendance.

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Abell claims Sallisaw mayoral seat
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Abell claims Sallisaw mayoral seat
'I’m anxious to get in there and get to work'
By Lynn Adams Staff Writer 
February 12, 2026
When Marley Abell received more than 55% of the vote to win a three-person race for Sallisaw mayor, it avenged his only electoral defeat from almost 35 years ago when he came up short running for nint...
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City’s on-street parking ordinance amended
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City’s on-street parking ordinance amended
By Lynn Adams Staff Writer 
February 12, 2026
For the most part, few would argue that Sallisaw residents don’t often live on the straight and narrow, the modern idiom for an honest, moral and law-abiding life, derived from a biblical passage in M...
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Father confronts school board over alleged playground incident
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Father confronts school board over alleged playground incident
By Amie Cato-Remer Editor 
February 12, 2026
A father addressed the Sallisaw School Board on Monday night regarding a playground incident at Eastside Elementary School involving his child, alleging the school mishandled the situation and failed ...
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Sallisaw School Board approves audit, personnel
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Sallisaw School Board approves audit, personnel
By Amie Cato-Remer Editor 
February 12, 2026
The Sallisaw Board of Education handled a full agenda Monday night, approving the district’s annual audit, adopting academic calendars and confirming a slate of administrative positions for the upcomi...
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Rogers, Bowling win school board seats
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Rogers, Bowling win school board seats
February 12, 2026
In Sequoyah County’s two elections for school board — for Central and Moffett schools — Blake Rogers and Dayanara Marie Bowling emerged as unofficial winners, respectively. In voting for the Central s...
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Today’s the day when superstition is highest
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Today’s the day when superstition is highest
It’s Friday the 13th
By Lynn Adams Staff Writer 
February 12, 2026
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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