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February 3, 2026

Changes in VA law may affect how veterans’ claims are processed over the recent years

By DARON HOGGATT, PIO OK DEPT OF VETERAN AFFAIRS 

For many Oklahoma veterans, the process of applying for federal VA benefits can feel confusing, complicated, or even discouraging—especially if it has been years since they last looked into their options. What some veterans may not realize is that the rules governing VA benefits do not stay the same, and changes in federal law and policy can affect how claims are reviewed today.

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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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