STIR awards inaugural scholarship, plans for future funding

By D.E. SMOOT STIR CORRESPONDENT

One student expected to be among the first graduates of Northeastern State University’s Freshwater Science degree program will have an extra $1,500 for books, tuition and necessities this semester thanks to a new scholarship funded by Save the Illinois River.

A: Main, Main, News

Holiday season kicks off this weekend in Sallisaw

By Lynn Adams Staff Writer

November 14, 2024

You’ll forgive Sallisaw Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Marty Green this time of year if he channels his inner Clement C. Moore. For the next month, Green may not have visions of sugar plums da...

A: Main, Main, News

County lodging tax vote delayed until February

By Lynn Adams Staff Writer

November 14, 2024

The question about whether Sequoyah County should assess a 4% lodging tax on those who stay at airbnbs or motels in the county will not be answered in January 2025 as was previously proposed. At Tuesd...

A: Main, Main, News

Lawson is named city’s interim municipal judge

By Lynn Adams Staff Writer

November 14, 2024

City council watchers — and, more importantly, those interested in the search for a new Sallisaw city manager — had their eye on the scheduled executive session during Tuesday’s city commissioners mee...

A: Main, Main, News

Warrant issued for Sallisaw man’s arrest in child sexual abuse case

By Amie Cato-Remer Editor

November 14, 2024

An arrest warrant has been issued for a Sallisaw man charged with child sexual abuse in Sequoyah County District Court. Jeremy K. Shuman Jr., 41, was charged on Oct. 30 and a warrant was issued for hi...

A: Main, Main, News

2024 Holiday Calendar

November 14, 2024

Nov. 16-17 Merchants’ Christmas Open House Sallisaw merchants offer festive holiday sales, complimentary refreshments and new items for Christmas. Nov. 21 Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Downtown Salli...

A: Main, Just Folks, Main, ...

JUST FOLKS

Mike and Lisa Bennett

By JACOB BOWLING STAFF WRITER

November 14, 2024

After years in the sun-soaked streets of Key West, Mike and Lisa Bennett weren’t exactly planning to become rural Oklahomans. But one weekend at Lake Tenkiller changed everything. The Bennetts had com...