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A year later, search continues for Baker
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A year later, search continues for Baker
‘It’s still like it’s the first day’ for eternally hopeful mother
By Lynn Adams Staff Writer 
January 22, 2026
Saturday marks the one-year anniversary of Justin Dewayne Baker’s disappearance when the vehicle in which he was riding plunged into the Arkansas River in Sequoyah County’s Paw Paw Bottoms area. The s...
Muldrow man arrested on rape charge
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Muldrow man arrested on rape charge
By Barnes 
January 22, 2026
A Muldrow man was arrested and booked into the Sebastian County Adult Detention Center at 6:55 a.m. on Saturday morning for the alleged rape of a minor under the age of 14, according to court document...
Kelsei Kennedy
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Kelsei Kennedy
By Amie Cato-Remer Editor 
January 22, 2026
Life is rarely quiet at Kelsei Kennedy’s home, and that’s just the way she likes it. Kennedy, 34, of Lake Tenkiller, balances a full-time career with Progressive Auto Insurance and the nonstop rhythm ...
Public forum for mayoral hopefuls moved to Feb. 2
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Public forum for mayoral hopefuls moved to Feb. 2
By Lynn Adams Staff Writer 
January 22, 2026
The public forum that will provide a venue for Sallisaw mayoral candidates to present their case to voters will begin at 6 p.m. Monday, February 2, at the People Inc. Conference Center, 204 S. J.T. Stites Street. Your TIMES and KXMX Mix 105.1 are sponsoring the forum to engage the city’s electorate, providing an opportunity for candidates to let voters know where they stand on issues important to ...
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A year later, search continues for Baker
A: Main, Main, News
A year later, search continues for Baker
‘It’s still like it’s the first day’ for eternally hopeful mother
By Lynn Adams Staff Writer 
January 22, 2026
Saturday marks the one-year anniversary of Justin Dewayne Baker’s disappearance when the vehicle in which he was riding plunged into the Arkansas River in Sequoyah County’s Paw Paw Bottoms area. The s...
Muldrow man arrested on rape charge
A: Main, Main, News
Muldrow man arrested on rape charge
By Barnes 
January 22, 2026
A Muldrow man was arrested and booked into the Sebastian County Adult Detention Center at 6:55 a.m. on Saturday morning for the alleged rape of a minor under the age of 14, according to court document...
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University of the Ozarks women suffer pair of weekend home losses
Sports
COLLEGE BASKETBALL
University of the Ozarks women suffer pair of weekend home losses
By DAVID SEELEY SPORTS EDITOR 
January 22, 2026
CLARKSVILLE, Ark. — It was a rough weekend of home games for former Muldrow Lady Bulldog Kennedi “Kiki” Wight and the University of the Ozarks Eagles women’s basketball team as they lost both games pl...
Fishing Report for January 21, 2026
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Fishing Report for January 21, 2026
January 22, 2026
GRAND: Jan. 17. Elevation is normal and stable. The water temperature is 47 degrees and murky. Largemouth bass fair on crankbaits and plastic baits around brush structure, points and shorelines. Blue ...
Gore downs Gans in opening round of Porum tournament
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HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL
Gore downs Gans in opening round of Porum tournament
By DAVID SEELEY SPORTS EDITOR 
January 22, 2026
PORUM — The Gore Pirates defeated the Gans Grizzlies 52-19 in the opening round of the Cross Telephone Invitational Tournament on Wednesday night. The Pirates (9-5) put away the game early, jumping ou...
Muldrow, Central girls open tournaments with wins
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HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL
Muldrow, Central girls open tournaments with wins
By DAVID SEELEY SPORTS EDITOR 
January 22, 2026
CHECOTAH — The Muldrow Lady Bulldogs opened the Checotah Crossroads Classic by winning their opening-round game by edging Crossings Christian 43-41 on Wednesday afternoon. The Lady Bulldogs (7-6), who...
Former Sallisaw wrestler helps UCO in recent tournaments
Sports
COLLEGE WRESTLING
Former Sallisaw wrestler helps UCO in recent tournaments
By DAVID SEELEY SPORTS EDITOR 
January 22, 2026
Former Sallisaw Black Diamonds wrestler and threetime state champion Cole Mayfield helped the University of Central Oklahoma’s men’s wrestling team do well in each of the last two tournaments. Mayfiel...
Lady Vikings fall to OCU
Sports
CASC WRESTLING
Lady Vikings fall to OCU
By DAVID SEELEY SPORTS EDITOR 
January 22, 2026
OKLAHOMA CITY — The Carl Albert State College Lady Vikings wrestling team lost its road dual 40-5 to the host Oklahoma City University Stars last Sunday afternoon at Abe Lemons Arena. The only win for...
Lifestyle
Mosiers celebrate 50 years
Lifestyle, Weddings and anniversaries
ANNIVERSARY
Mosiers celebrate 50 years
January 8, 2026
Once upon a time at the First Baptist Church in Muldrow, Danny Mosier and Lynn Ryan were married. Five decades later, Nov. 14, 2025, the happily-ever-after couple celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniv...
Horn and Moser unite
Lifestyle, Weddings and anniversaries
WEDDINGS
Horn and Moser unite
December 2, 2025
Chase Moser of Broken Arrow and Katie Horn of Vian were united in family, love and matrimony on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, at The Pines at Moser Farms. The ceremony took place surrounded by family and fr...
Johnsons to celebrate 65th wedding anniversary
Lifestyle, Weddings and anniversaries
Johnsons to celebrate 65th wedding anniversary
December 2, 2025
Jerry and Dixie Johnson of Vian will be honored with a celebration on their 65th wedding anniversary from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Dec. 7, at the Westside Church of Christ fellowship hall in Vian. Light refr...
Stanley Tubbs Memorial Library displays Native American art collection
Lifestyle, News
Stanley Tubbs Memorial Library displays Native American art collection
November 27, 2025
Blake Stewart, Stanley Tubbs Memorial Library clerk, is sharing an art collection at the library featuring his own work and the works of other Native American citizens of various tribes. The display f...
How to use pineapple to elevate your holiday dishes
Lifestyle, News
How to use pineapple to elevate your holiday dishes
By STATEPOINT 
November 25, 2025
Does holiday cooking stress you out? If so, you’re not alone. According to PWC research, 54% of people admit to feeling uptight any time they think about prepping or cooking food for holiday celebrati...
Potential oligopoly: A deep dive into competition in homeowners insurance
Business, Lifestyle, News
ONE IN A SERIES
Potential oligopoly: A deep dive into competition in homeowners insurance
By J.C. HALLMAN | OKLAHOMA WATCH 
November 21, 2025
As the Oklahoma homeowners insurance market has come under intense pressure, Insurance Commissioner Glen Mulready has said that the market is highly competitive, citing the total number of insurers in...
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