A: Main, Business, Main, ...
By Lynn Adams Staff Writer 
December 11, 2025
In 2019, Sallisaw city officials proclaimed a day in honor of Dewey Padgett for “his personal service and his personal contributions to the city,” marking 60 years in business as Padgett’s Barber Shop...
A: Main, Main, News
By Lynn Adams Staff Writer 
December 11, 2025
What began more than two years ago when SLPT Global Pump Group announced it was being acquired by Millison Casting Technology was celebrated Wednesday at the Sallisaw manufacturing plant with grand-op...
A: Main, Main, News
By Amie Cato-Remer Editor 
December 11, 2025
Twenty-one years after a Northeastern State University student vanished along with his pickup truck, investigators and family members say they are no closer to understanding what happened on Dec. 13, ...
A: Main, Main, News
By Lynn Adams Staff Writer 
December 11, 2025
Two years ago, due to dwindling numbers of quilters for Sallisaw’s Senior Nutrition Center, Robert Morris thought 2024 would be the last year Sequoyah County residents could buy tickets for a drawing ...
A: Main, Just Folks, Main, ...
JUST FOLKS
By Amie Cato-Remer Editor 
December 11, 2025
For Sarah Christie, the heart of her story has always centered on two things: family and the children she serves. At 31, the wife, mother of three and early childhood educator has woven those passions...
News, School News
December 11, 2025
Members of the Brushy Public School SWAT Team and 4-H spent the past two days participating in Christmas Honors. SWAT members fluffed and placed bows on nearly 17,000 wreaths in preparation for the ce...
B: Sports
COLLEGE BASKETBALL
By DAVID SEELEY SPORTS EDITOR 
December 11, 2025
CLARKSVILLE, Ark. — Former Muldrow Lady Bulldog basketball player Kennedi “Kiki” Wight had her second strongest outing for the University of the Ozarks in an 84-71 home win over Lyon College on Tuesda...
News
By Amie Cato-Remer Editor 
December 11, 2025
The Sallisaw Public Schools Board of Education met Monday evening for its regular December meeting, handling a routine agenda while delaying action on two anticipated agreements with the Boys and Girl...
Sports
KILGORE'S CORNER
December 11, 2025
It’s just a hop, skip and a jump to January, which is the prime time for bald eagle watching in Oklahoma. To avert cabin fever, check the calendar for an agreeable day to venture out on a bald eagle w...
News
December 11, 2025
Keep Oklahoma Beautiful (KOB) announced the opening of the 2026 Great American Cleanup in Oklahoma, the state's largest community litter remediation initiative. As part of the nationwide movement orig...
Columns & Opinions
SALLISAW TOPS
By Billie Anthony 
December 11, 2025
Seventeen TOPS members and one KOPS weighed in today. This week Willine, had our best weight loss with a 2.6pounds. Weigh to go, Willine! Keep up the good work. The two-bit bowl will wait until next w...
Sports
CASC WRESTLING
By DAVID SEELEY SPORTS EDITOR 
December 11, 2025
CRETE, Neb. — Three Carl Albert State College Lady Vikings wrestlers placed in the Doane Open, which took place last Sunday. Sami Graciano and Laila Mirza were third, while Madison Roe was fourth. Jax...
News, School News
December 11, 2025
Moffett School Monday Cinn. minis, cereal, fruit, juice, milk Pizza, corn, fruit, salad bar, milk Tuesday Oatmeal, cinn. toast, cereal, fruit, juice, milk Burrito, beans, fruit, salad bar, milk Wednes...
Sequoyah County history
THIS WEEK IN COUNTY HISTORY
-Sequoyah County Times, Dec. 14, 2000
December 11, 2025
From the files ofYour Sequoyah County Times 25 years ago (From the Dec. 14,2000, issue of the Sequoyah County Times) —Sallisaw asked for it, and they got it. Not the first winter storm which may have ...
Sports
December 11, 2025
GRAND: Dec. 6. Elevation is normal and stable. The water temperature is 53 degrees and murky. Largemouth bass fair on crankbaits and plastic baits around brush structure and points. Blue catfish good ...
News, School News
December 11, 2025
Gore Elementary November students of the month were: Pre-Kindergarten -- Theodore Murray Kindergarten -- Jax York First grade -- Aislunn Greene Second grade -- Myah Hulse Third grade -- Halsey Lewis F...
Sports
CASC WRESTLING
By DAVID SEELEY SPORTS EDITOR 
December 11, 2025
HAYS, Kan. — Carl Albert State College Vikings wrestler Sean-Michael Gonzalez finished second at 133 pounds in last Saturday’s Bob Smith Open. In the heavyweight division, Brandon Schoenecke went 4-2 ...
Letters To The Editor
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
December 11, 2025
Dear Editor, There is no excuse for communities like Sequoyah County to continue receiving thousands of dollars less in public resources than our neighbors across the state line. When counties just mi...
Sports
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
By DAVID SEELEY SPORTS EDITOR 
December 11, 2025
TAHLEQUAH — Former Sallisaw Black Diamonds football player Sim Kilpatrick and the Northeastern State University RiverHawks defeated the East Central University Tigers 56-21 in the inaugural First Amer...
B: Sports
VIAN FOOTBALL
By DAVID SEELEY SPORTS EDITOR 
December 11, 2025
The Vian Wolverines have found their way back to the Class 2A, Division II state title game, thanks to a 21-0 win of Davis last Friday night in Harrah. “The guys were pretty excited to get the win aga...