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New rural water district approved
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New rural water district approved
By Lynn Adams Staff Writer 
March 27, 2025
An eighth rural water district has been approved for Sequoyah County. Sequoyah County Water Association, which serves customers in Vian and other areas, was happy operating as a water association and ...
Wildfires scorch Sequoyah County
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Wildfires scorch Sequoyah County
March 27, 2025
The Salt Creek Fire, which has scorched more than 1,600 acres in northeastern Sequoyah County and southeastern Adair County, is about 60% contained since it began Tuesday, according to officials at th...
Sallisaw man sentenced to 77 months in prison
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Sallisaw man sentenced to 77 months in prison
March 27, 2025
MUSKOGEE – The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma says Devon Ray Gillispie, 33, of Sallisaw, was sentenced to 77 months in prison for one count of felon in possession of ammun...
Our old houses
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Our old houses
Sallisaw’s architectural lineage traced
By Lynn Adams Staff Writer 
March 27, 2025
Who needs Bob Vila when you’ve got Earl Strebeck? Vila was the iconic host for the syndicated television show “This Old House,” as well as two similar iterations that appreciated the heritage of historic homes. Strebeck doesn’t have a TV show, but he is president of the Sequoyah County Historical Society, so chronicling edifices from yesteryear is right up his alley. To that end, Strebeck has self...
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Over 400 bills clear Oklahoma House, head to Senate
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Over 400 bills clear Oklahoma House, head to Senate
By EMMA MURPHY OKLAHOMA VOICE 
March 31, 2025
OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma House has officially sent 438 bills to the Senate. The bills that advanced make up just over 20% of the roughly 1,960 House measures filed at the start of session. And whi...
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State, tribal leaders discuss sports betting, inter-governmental relations
News, Sports, Tribal
State, tribal leaders discuss sports betting, inter-governmental relations
By EMMA MURPHY OKLAHOMA VOICE 
March 28, 2025
CATOOSA — The head of the Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association said Thursday that tribes shouldn’t rush into a “bad deal” with the state when it comes to sports betting. His remarks came after a panel o...
Fort Smith Marshals a development league for college baseball players
B: Sports
Fort Smith Marshals a development league for college baseball players
By DAVID SEELEY SPORTS EDITOR 
March 27, 2025
The Fort Smith (Ark.) Marshals is a development league for college players, as the team’s general manager, Greg Kigar, told those in attendance at the Sallisaw Chamber of Commerce’s March Membership M...
Lady Grizzlies take 2 from Oaks
B: Sports
HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL
Lady Grizzlies take 2 from Oaks
By DAVID SEELEY SPORTS EDITOR 
March 27, 2025
The Gans Lady Grizzlies broke a six-game losing streak as they swept a home doubleheader from the Oaks Lady Warriors on Tuesday, winning the opener 10-0 in three innings and the nightcap 7-2. In the o...
Another Bassmaster Classic in the books
Columnists, Sports
KILGORE'S CORNER
Another Bassmaster Classic in the books
March 27, 2025
Having just returned from Fort Worth, Texas, I am reflecting on an interesting week of fishing at the 2025 Bassmaster Classic. It’s the pinnacle of the year for bass anglers. The weigh-ins each day to...
Black Diamonds christen ‘Turf of Dreams’ with district no-hit rout of Idabel
B: Sports
SALLISAW BASEBALL
Black Diamonds christen ‘Turf of Dreams’ with district no-hit rout of Idabel
By DAVID SEELEY SPORTS EDITOR 
March 27, 2025
The Sallisaw Black Diamonds baseball team finally got to play its home opener Tuesday evening on the newly-laid “Turf of Dreams,” and things could not have gone any better in the new turf’s debut. Sal...
Lifestyle
Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame to honor Red Dirt icons
Entertainment, Lifestyle, News
Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame to honor Red Dirt icons
March 25, 2025
The Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame is proud to announce the induction of four exceptional musicians into the Hall of Fame. The official induction ceremony will take place during the highly anticipated 'B...
Moser and Horn engaged
Lifestyle
ENGAGEMENT
Moser and Horn engaged
February 13, 2025
Chase Moser and Katie Horn are happy to announce their engagement and approaching wedding. They will be wed at The Pines at Moser Farms this fall. To love, laughter and happily ever after.
‘Painting with Linda’ at the library
Lifestyle, News
‘Painting with Linda’ at the library
January 28, 2025
Every month at Muldrow Public Library, “Painting with Linda” is featured. Participants said the event is always so much fun. For the next class, check the Muldrow Public Library calendar or call 918-4...
‘Getting Back to Basics’ section begins in February
Lifestyle, News
‘Getting Back to Basics’ section begins in February
January 14, 2025
Enrollment is open for the final section of the John Hair Cultural Center and Keetoowah Museum’s “Getting Back to Basics” series begins in February. It’s hard to say which one of the sections is most ...
Acoustic night at Rustic Cantina
Entertainment, Lifestyle
Acoustic night at Rustic Cantina
January 9, 2025
Turnpike Troubadour R.C. Edwards and Lance Roark played an acoustic set in Vian on January 2, a free event hosted by Rustic Cantina. “I would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to R.C. and Lance for...
Jolly holiday sips
Lifestyle
A FEW OF MY FAVORITE THINGS
Jolly holiday sips
By A Few of My Favorite Things Katina Holland Special to Your TIMES 
December 19, 2024
Ah, the holidays! A magical time full of scents and flavors that dance around just once a year. From twinkling candles to scrumptious feasts, Christmas is basically a feast for the senses! And let’s n...
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