Sarah Mitchell

By JACOB BOWLING STAFF WRITER

In the quiet hills of Sequoyah County, former meteorologist Sarah Mitchell is living a life far removed from the stormy skies and radar screens that once filled her days. Having spent 15 years predicting weather for television stations across the country, Mitchell’s career took an unexpected turn when she and her husband, John, decided to settle down in the heart of Oklahoma.

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Bill resurfaces to require Ten Commandments in classrooms

By NURIA MARTINEZ-KEEL OKLAHOMA VOICE

January 9, 2025

OKLAHOMA CITY — An Oklahoma lawmaker says he hopes new House leadership will support a better outcome for his resurrected bill to display the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms. Rep. Jim Ols...

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Pastor set to appear before judge after allegedly making lewd proposals to teen

By Amie Cato-Remer Editor

January 9, 2025

A pastor charged with a felony count of lewd or indecent proposals to a child under the age of 16 following allegations that were made against him in 2023 is now scheduled to go before a judge in Sequ...

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Forecasts call for periods of snow across Oklahoma

By Lynn Adams Staff Writer

January 9, 2025

If the Farmers’ Almanac is correct — the Almanac claims an accuracy rate of 80%-85%, but studies have shown it is closer to 50% — then Oklahoma and the south central region of the U.S. are in for peri...

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Sallisaw School Board awards bonds for building project

By Amie Cato-Remer Editor

January 9, 2025

The Sallisaw Board of Education gathered at noon on Wednesday for a special meeting to discuss several key issues regarding the district's financial responsibilities and obligations. The first item on...

Muldrow teams sweep Gans; Vian teams fall to Central boys, Stigler girls in Day 2 action

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HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL

Muldrow teams sweep Gans; Vian teams fall to Central boys, Stigler girls in Day 2 action

By DAVID SEELEY SPORTS EDITOR

January 9, 2025

It was a Muldrow sweep of the Gans teams at Roland High School’s Ranger Dome and a combined sweep of the Vian squads by the Central Tigers and the Stigler Lady Panthers at Gore Event Center on Day 2 o...