Oklahoma Tobacco Helpline joins national movement to help smokers quit for good

This November, Oklahomans have a chance to take a significant step toward a tobacco-free life during the Great American Smokeout on Thursday, November 21, an annual event organized by the American Cancer Society encouraging people nationwide to quit tobacco. Through the Oklahoma Tobacco Helpline, the Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET) offers free resources and support, reinforcing the importance of tobacco cessation with a strong network of community support.

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Demolition begins on former Agent & Mallory-Martin Funeral Home

Aging building owned by Sequoyah County being cleared for construction of new courthouse annex

November 20, 2024

Demolition of the former Agent & Mallory-Martin Funeral Home, located at the corner of Chickasaw Avenue and Elm Street adjacent to the Sequoyah County Courthouse, began Wednesday morning, clearing the...

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Oh, deer! Intruder visits Sallisaw area

By Lynn Adams Staff Writer

November 19, 2024

John Musselman is writing his own version of “A Visit from St. Nicholas.” It was Monday while he was at his home on East Taylor Drive, that not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. That is until...

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Rowell sentenced to 25 years for shooting Roland officer

By Amie Cato-Remer Editor

November 19, 2024

An Arkansas man who reportedly fired multiple shots at a Roland police officer last year and then fled on foot has been sentenced to 25 years in prison, according to a press release issued by District...

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The gift of giving

November 19, 2024

Matthew McGrew, 17, of Sallisaw has been bringing in gloves, mittens, hats and other items for Your TIMES’ Giving Tree for the past nine years, making it a holiday tradition. Matthew made his first do...

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Annual Christmas tree lighting is Thursday

November 19, 2024

Downtown Sallisaw will light up the holiday season at 6 p.m. Thursday on the Stanley Tubbs Memorial Library lawn when the city's Christmas tree is lit. There will be refreshments, and youngsters can g...

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Broadway Joe’s hosting free annual Thanksgiving meal

By Amie Cato-Remer Editor

November 19, 2024

For 24 years, Broadway Joe’s cafe in Muldrow has hosted a free annual Thanksgiving meal in honor of their matriarch, the late Pauline Morgan. Cafe owners Joe and Marina Morgan are keeping Pauline’s tr...