Details released in Arkansas River homicide after 5 arrested in investigation

By Amie Cato-Remer Editor

Authorities have arrested five people and filed multiple felony charges in connection with the killing of a Muskogee man whose body was discovered last fall along the Arkansas River in Van Buren, Ark. Investigators say the homicide occurred in Muldrow and involved the transport and disposal of the victim’s body across state lines.

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Sallisaw mayoral candidates outline visions at public forum

By Amie Cato-Remer Editor

February 5, 2026

Three candidates seeking to become Sallisaw’s next mayor laid out their ideas for the city’s future Monday night during a public forum hosted by Your TIMES and KXMX The Mix 105.1. The event, held at t...

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Winter Concert Series kicks off Saturday

February 5, 2026

The benefit concert planned for January 31 has been rescheduled for Saturday, February 7, at The Auditorium. Mule Kick Reckoning will perform beginning at 7 p.m. at the concert venue located at 218 W....

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Vital statistics

February 5, 2026

Std. Head…Vital Statistics-Feb. 3, 2026 Marriage Licenses Issued Jaron Cottrell, 17, Hickory, KY; Savannah Cottrell, Sallisaw. Ethan McKinney, 19, Stilwell; Adaya Dieffenbach, 18, Stilwell. Elijah Tra...

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Sarah Richards

By Amie Cato-Remer Editor

February 5, 2026

In Sarah Richards’ third grade classroom at Roland Elementary, learning is more than worksheets and tests. It’s laughter, encouragement, creativity and the kind of confidence-building that follows stu...

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Muldrow Athletic Hall of Fame to induct Class of 2026

By DAVID SEELEY SPORTS EDITOR

February 5, 2026

The Muldrow Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2026 will be inducted at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at Roger Sharp Activity Center prior to the NOAA Conference home games against Poteau. The Class of 2026 inductees...