Citing concerns about facility security, neighborhood safety, plummeting property values and possible future expansion of CREOKS Behavioral Health Services’ assessment and treatment programs, more tha...

SALLISAW HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL It was a tough season for the Sallisaw Black Diamonds football team, finishing with a 0-10 record. However, several players managed to stand out and were recognized for t...

GANS HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL The 2022 football season for the Gans Grizzlies was one for the books. With a record of 2-9, the team may not have had the most successful season on the field, but the Grizzl...

WEBBERS FALLS HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL The Webbers Falls Warriors ended their 2022 football season with a 6-6 record, and a highlight for the team was the success of two of their players being recognized ...

Eating healthy, losing weight and getting in shape is always near the top of my New Year’s resolution list. Despite my best efforts, I struggle to stick to my guns and get through the month of Februar...

January 2. Elevation is 2 ft. below normal, water temperature 48°F and clear. Largemouth bass fair on Alabama rigs, bill baits, jerk baits, minnows, plastic baits, and spinnerbaits around coves, docks...

All schedules are subject to change. FRIDAY, JAN. 6 •Armstrong Bank Sequoyah County Area Classic consolation final games (Vian girls vs. Central at 6:30 p.m. and Gore boys vs. Stigler at 8 p.m.) at Mu...

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL The Roland High School girls’ basketball team won its Armstrong Bank Sequoyah County Area Classic opener Tuesday night at Muldrow. Roland girls 64, Gore 19 The Class 3A No. 16 L...

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL The Vian girls and the Gore boys won their respective consolation semifinal contests Wednesday night inside Vian’s Traw Fieldhouse to advance to Friday’s consolation title games...

CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL At the start of a new year, it’s become a tradition to take time to recognize each football team’s outstanding players for the previous season. With the football season at...

This Week in County History 25 Years Ago (From Jan. 11, 1998, issue of the Sequoyah County Times) –The racetrack may be muddy due to recent weather, but Blue Ribbon Downs isn’t stuck in the mud anymor...

Just Thinkin’ Family gatherings are memorable portions of our Holidays. Memorable good, not memorable bad. I don’t mean to suggest family gatherings should be avoided but it does seem that tables of r...

Changes must be made Dear Editor, I am a resident of the city of Sallisaw. I’ve lived here for many years. I live on a fixed income from Social Security. I bearly make it from month to month. I always...

We have been told for hundreds of years thal something drastic is going to happen-but few really take it serious. Yes, we have been told that, but everything stays the same. Well it may seem so but in...

Spring is a season of rejuvenation, and perhaps nowhere is that rebirth more noticeable than in the yard. Each spring, grass begins to grow again as inviting landscapes beckon people outdoors. Extra s...

Pets are beloved members of the family. Pets provide unconditional love and companionship to their owners. When a pet goes missing, it can be devastating for their owners, who want to bring their comp...

If the global pandemic has taught the public anything, it is how to be resourceful. Many components of daily life have changed as a result of the COVID- 19 virus, and quite a number of people have dis...

An inviting backyard can serve as a welcome retreat from the hustle and bustle of daily life. After a long day at the office or an exhausting day spent transporting kids to and fro, it’s hard to resis...

Winter arrives with fanfare as Christmas, Chanukah and New Year’s Eve all take place within days of the first day of the season. Parties and shopping may distract people from the weather around them, ...

Fishing and hunting are popular outdoor activities. Many outdoor enthusiasts engage in angling or hunting so they can have trophies to put up on their walls. Others rely on hunting and fishing for sup...