‘Pawsitive’ Festival a tail-wagging success

By Amie Cato-Remer Editor

There were wagging tails, happy barks, and plenty of smiles at the Pocket Park last Saturday, as more than 250 attendees gathered for Sallisaw Main Street’s Pawsitive Pets Festival—an event dedicated to celebrating furry companions and the people who love them.

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Jury trial set for county assessor

By Lynn Adams Staff Writer

April 10, 2025

District Judge Jeffrey Payton on Thursday granted a change of venue motion in the Sequoyah County Board of County Commissioners’ Feb. 24 accusation for removal of County Assessor Brandy Dobbs, and set...

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Buckner lawsuit ruled frivolous, must pay almost $50,000 in fees

By Lynn Adams Staff Writer

April 10, 2025

There are times when litigation is a slam dunk. There are times when the judicial outcome is a coin toss. Then there are times when legal action is ruled to be frivolous. For Sean Buckner’s lawsuit ag...

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Phone ID-verification continues for Social Security applications

By Lynn Adams Staff Writer

April 10, 2025

The Social Security Administration has done an about-face on a burdensome plan that was scheduled to begin Monday, saying it will continue to confirm applicant IDs by phone for the vast majority of pe...

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County sales tax income slightly up from last year

April 10, 2025

The Oklahoma Tax Commission recently released city sales tax collection figures that primarily represents local tax receipts from February business. The monies they reported this period represent sale...

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2025 Decoration Days

April 10, 2025

May 4 Cottonwood Cemetery Liberty Cemetery Muldrow Cemetery Peters Cemetery May 11 Brent Cemetery Belfonte Cemetery Buffington Cemetery Copeland Cemetery Dwight Mission Cemetery Fleetwood Cemetery Les...