Sallisaw FFA, 4-H local show held

The Sallisaw FFA and 4-H local livestock show was held on Saturday at the Sequoyah County Fairgrounds, presented by the Sallisaw Ag Boosters. There was a reported great turnout of spectators who enjoyed watching the student participants show their livestock. The event also featured awards, food and an auction.

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Search continues for answers, man missing in Paw Paw Bottoms area

By AMIE CATO-REMER EDITOR AND LYNN ADAMS STAFF WRITER

January 28, 2025

It’s been six days, and the search continues — the search in and around the Arkansas River for Justin Dewayne Baker, as well as the search for answers as to how Baker and two other people crashed thei...

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As city manager, Heverly is learning, meeting, assessing

By Lynn Adams Staff Writer

January 28, 2025

It was 64 years ago when John F. Kennedy was embarking on his time in the White House that has become known as Camelot. And although Brian Heverly was at the time but a twinkle in his father’s eye, th...

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Woman charged with child abuse after allegedly striking child in the head with a can of soup

By Amie Cato-Remer Editor

January 28, 2025

A Sequoyah County woman is scheduled for a Wednesday felony disposition docket in Sequoyah County District Court on a charge of child abuse, according to court records. Bronica Wilson, 34, was charged...

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School illnesses on the rise

By Amie Cato-Remer Editor

January 28, 2025

Several area school districts have had to cancel school or school events or go to virtual learning due to a reported increase in illnesses on campus, which includes both flu and strep. Central Public ...

Lady Diamonds compete in 7 duals at McLoud as coach gets 200th win

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SALLISAW WRESTLING

Lady Diamonds compete in 7 duals at McLoud as coach gets 200th win

By DAVID SEELEY SPORTS EDITOR

January 28, 2025

McLOUD — The Sallisaw Lady Diamonds wrestling team competed in seven duals at last weekend’s Redskin Rumble Girls Dual Championship, going 2-5. The 30-27 victory over Owasso in the opening dual of sil...

Wolverines lose 3 times in District 3A-6 Duals

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VIAN WRESTLING

Wolverines lose 3 times in District 3A-6 Duals

By DAVID SEELEY SPORTS EDITOR

January 28, 2025

TULSA — The Vian Wolverines suffered three dual losses at last week’s District 3A-6 Duals, which took place Thursday at Cascia Hall High School. The Wolverines (2-4) suffered losses to the host Comman...