Bill and Betty Land recently celebrated their 72nd wedding anniversary. The Lands were married on Oct. 20, 1952, by Dr. Stanley Jordan at First Baptist Church, Van Buren, Ark. The couple resided for t...

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 Can...

You’ll forgive Sallisaw Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Marty Green this time of year if he channels his inner Clement C. Moore. For the next month, Green may not have visions of sugar plums da...

The question about whether Sequoyah County should assess a 4% lodging tax on those who stay at airbnbs or motels in the county will not be answered in January 2025 as was previously proposed. At Tuesd...

City council watchers — and, more importantly, those interested in the search for a new Sallisaw city manager — had their eye on the scheduled executive session during Tuesday’s city commissioners mee...

An arrest warrant has been issued for a Sallisaw man charged with child sexual abuse in Sequoyah County District Court. Jeremy K. Shuman Jr., 41, was charged on Oct. 30 and a warrant was issued for hi...

Nov. 16-17 Merchants’ Christmas Open House Sallisaw merchants offer festive holiday sales, complimentary refreshments and new items for Christmas. Nov. 21 Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Downtown Salli...

After years in the sun-soaked streets of Key West, Mike and Lisa Bennett weren’t exactly planning to become rural Oklahomans. But one weekend at Lake Tenkiller changed everything. The Bennetts had com...

Sallisaw student Nicci Davis placed third in her respective category at the American Farmers & Ranchers (AFR) Northeast District Speech Contest held in Sapulpa on Nov. 12. She competed in the Intermed...

The Board of Education of Moffett Public School District hereby announces that statutorily qualified individuals interested in running for the No. 2 seat on the Moffett Board of Education may file to ...

Moffett Monday Gravy, biscuit, cereal, fruit, juice, milk Chicken nuggets, carrots, roll, salad bar, milk Tuesday Oatmeal, toast, cereal, fruit, juice, milk Burrito, beans, fruit, salad bar, milk Wedn...

The Cherokee Nation honored hundreds of Native-owned businesses, including one from Sallisaw, during the tribe’s 17th annual TERO Certified Indian Owned Business Awards Banquet on Nov. 7. The Cherokee...

State Senator Warren Hamilton, R-McCurtain, was elected by the Oklahoma Senate Republican Caucus to serve as the caucus vice chair. “I’m deeply honored and excited to take on this role at such a pivot...

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma’s top education official has no authority to force schools to show students a video of himself praying for incoming President Donald Trump, the state Attorney General’s Office...

Sequoyah Animal Advocates are sponsoring a free pet bed giveaway and vaccination clinic from 9 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7, at the Sequoyah County Fairgrounds. Rabies vaccinations will be given for...

11/4/2024 11/10/2024 During the week of Nov. 4-10, 2024, Sequoyah County law enforcement tended to 17 animal calls, 142 traffic stops, and numerous medical and domestic calls according to police repor...

The Board of Education of Brushy Public School District hereby announces that statutorily qualified individuals interested in running as a candidate for the No. seat on the Brushy Board of Education m...

The Sallisaw Board of Education held its regular monthly meeting on Nov. 11 with all members in attendance. Key topics of discussion included personnel changes, upcoming facility improvements, and the...

OKLAHOMA CITY — A new office within the Oklahoma State Department of Education will promote expressions of religion and patriotism in public schools. The head of the agency, state Superintendent Ryan ...

Announcements of upcoming events for nonprofit organizations and events in Sequoyah County may be delivered to Your TIMES in several different ways. They may be mailed to or hand delivered to Your TIM...