2024 Certified Healthy awardees announced for Sequoyah County

The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) has announced awardees for Certified Healthy Oklahoma, a public health initiative recognizing organizations that implement best practices and policies that support improved health and wellness.

Thunder lose to Pacers, hosts Game 7 for NBA championship

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Thunder lose to Pacers, hosts Game 7 for NBA championship

June 19, 2025

INDIANAPOLIS — The Oklahoma City Thunder missed 22 of the 30 shots it took from three-point range and committed an uncharacteristic 21 turnovers Thursday night at Gainbridge Fieldhouse — and those wer...

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Summer arrives in ‘Soaklahoma’

By Lynn Adams Staff Writer

June 19, 2025

Those who complain about spring rains in Oklahoma are often met with the admonition: You won’t be saying that in August. Such is the rainy-drought cycle of Oklahoma. And with the onset today of summer...

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District Attorney considers charges from Pride event

By JADE PHILLIPS TIMES INTERN

June 19, 2025

Whether Barry Kirk is prosecuted for assault and battery on Eastern Oklahoma Pride president Haley Earls is now up to the Sequoyah County District Attorney’s Office, following an investigation by Sall...

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Commissioners nix cyber contract to be ‘good stewards of the taxpayers’ money’

By Lynn Adams Staff Writer

June 19, 2025

Citing their duty “to be good stewards of the taxpayers’ money,” the Sequoyah County Commissioners have curtailed using a cybersecurity company that the assessor’s office has used since 2017, choosing...

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What happens in Vegas, stays at Saturday’s Retirement Fair

June 19, 2025

Your TIMES’ annual Retirement Fair will be held 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at the Sallisaw Middle School cafeteria, 2301 W. Ruth Ave. Whether you’re newly retired, planning ahead or just exploring what’s...

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Bryson White

By JACIE EUBANKS TIMES INTERN

June 19, 2025

Bryson White recently returned to his hometown of Vian after spending the week at the Cadet Lawman Academy, a program that is held annually during the first week of June at Connors State College in Wa...