Wrestling hall of fame to honor Sallisaw coach Mark Smith

By Lea Lessley Sports Writer

First-year Sallisaw wrestling coach Mark Smith will be honored along with his three older brothers by the Oklahoma Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame at its banquet in Edmond on Sunday.

Smith is one of four brothers receiving the first Madalene and Lee Roy Smith Family Wrestling Award. The Smith family is widely recognized as part of the great wrestling tradition that consistently puts Oklahoma at the top of the wrestling map year in and year out.

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Human remains believed to be Fagan

By Amie Cato-Remer Editor

November 12, 2024

Authorities on Friday began conducting a thorough search of a densely wooded area north of Vian after a deer hunter discovered human remains near Lake Tenkiller. Sequoyah County Sheriff Larry Lane sai...

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Leaning on the promises of God

Congregation takes a leap of faith, and cup runneth over in building new church

By Lynn Adams Staff Writer

November 12, 2024

When Jesus was nearing His death on the cross, He assured His disciples: “In My Father’s house are many mansions… I go to prepare a place for you.” (John 14:2) Chad Owens, pastor for Pleasant Valley B...

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Sallisaw honors veterans

November 12, 2024

At the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918, an armistice went into effect, ending fighting on the European Western Front in World War I. That day is remembered each year as Veterans Da...

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Lawson charged after man overdoses on fentanyl

By Amie Cato-Remer Editor

November 12, 2024

A Sallisaw woman is facing several drug-related charges after it was found that she had allegedly sold fentanyl to a man who later overdosed and died after taking the drug. Ernestine M. Lawson, 42, is...

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Motorcyclist dies in collision near Muldrow

By Amie Cato-Remer Editor

November 12, 2024

A Saturday evening collision that occurred five miles north of Muldrow has claimed the life of a Tahlequah man, according to an accident report issued by Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP). OHP Trooper Ade...

Wolverines roll past Valliant for district title, perfect regular season

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Wolverines roll past Valliant for district title, perfect regular season

Wolverines to welcome Kansas to town for playoff opener

By BUCK RINGGOLD SPECIAL TO YOUR TIMES

November 12, 2024

Not even torrential rain was going to stop Vian from doing something the Wolverines hadn’t done in more than a decade. Masyn Wright scored three total touchdowns, and the defense had a hat trick of it...