How to spend a great day at the zoo

Zoos, aquariums and wildlife centers offer visitors the opportunity to view exotic animals without having to venture too far from home. Zoos are great places to enjoy a full day of seeing wildlife and enjoying an extraordinary environment. Children certainly marvel at the sights at zoos, but animals can be equally thrilling for adults.

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Heverly named Sallisaw city manager

By Lynn Adams Staff Writer

December 10, 2024

The search for a new Sallisaw city manager is over. Brian Heverly, a 25-year Army veteran who has served as Public Safety Director in Durant for the past 18 months, was approved by Sallisaw City Commi...

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Sheriff, deputies to receive ‘one big’ year-end stipend

By Lynn Adams Staff Writer

December 10, 2024

Sequoyah County Commissioners have approved a special apportionment for stipends to be paid by the end of the month to Sheriff Larry Lane and deputies. The stipends are part of $250,000 received by th...

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Sallisaw School Board approves $1.76 million bond sale

By Amie Cato-Remer Editor

December 10, 2024

During the regular meeting of the Sallisaw Board of Education on Monday evening, board members took key steps toward improving the district's facilities, approving the sale of $1.76 million in general...

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The tree that keeps on giving

December 10, 2024

Your TIMES hosted its annual Christmas Giving Tree this month for the community to donate socks, mittens, gloves, hats, scarfs or coats. In return, all the donations were given to the Catholic Chariti...

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18 candidates file for board of education seats

By Amie Cato-Remer Editor

December 10, 2024

Eighteen candidates filed for board of education seats at the Sequoyah County Election Board during the Dec. 2-4 filing period. If more than two candidates filed for the same board of education seat, ...

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DA hosting annual Christmas tree lighting

December 10, 2024

The Sequoyah County District Attorney’s office is hosting its annual Christmas tree lighting from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Dec. 12 at 120 E. Chickasaw Avenue in Sallisaw. Each year, the victim/witness coordi...