Sequoyah County Times

08/09/2025

Sallisaw woman charged with manslaughter following deadly I-40 crash
By Amie Cato-Remer Editor
A Sallisaw woman is facing a first-degree manslaughter charge in Sequoyah County District Court following a deadly three-vehicle collision on Interstate-40 early Sunday morning.

A Sallisaw woman is facing a first-degree manslaughter charge in Sequoyah County District Court following a deadly three-vehicle collision on Interstate-40 early Sunday morning.

08/09/2025

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08/08/2025

Vian Police launches back-to-school traffic safety campaign
By Amie Cato-Remer Editor
With students returning to class on August 14 for the 2025–26 school year, the Vian Police Department is ramping up efforts to ensure streets are safe for children heading back to school. Beginning Friday, officers will launch their annual ‘Drive to Keep the Children Alive’ campaign, focusing on traffic safety around school zones.

With students returning to class on August 14 for the 2025–26 school year, the Vian Police Department is ramping up efforts to ensure streets are safe for children heading back to school. Beginning Friday, officers will launch their annual & #039;Drive to Keep the Children Alive& #039; campa...

08/07/2025

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08/07/2025

Hot-button issues featured at commissioners meeting
By Lynn Adams Staff Writer
Hot-button issues, especially those involving money, get people talking.

After Monday’s weekly meeting of the Sequoyah County Commissioners, people were talking.

The commissioners touched on several attention-grabbing topics that came out of last week’s conference for the Association of County Commissioners of Oklahoma (ACCO).

https://www.sequoyahcountytimes.com/2025/08/05/hot-button-issues-featured-commissioners-meeting/

08/06/2025

Parade kicks off 2025 Sallisaw Lions Club Rodeo
By Lynn
A Thursday afternoon parade kicked off the 2025 Sallisaw Lions Club Rodeo Parade through downtown Sallisaw. The rodeo continues through Saturday, Aug. 2.

While the horses and emergency vehicles were crowd favorites, Miss Diamond Daze Addison Legg and Teen Miss Diamond Daze Natalie Flute were featured entries in the parade.

A Thursday afternoon parade kicked off the 2025 Sallisaw Lions Club Rodeo Parade through downtown Sallisaw. The rodeo continues through Saturday, Aug. 2. While the horses and emergency vehicles were crowd favorites, Miss Diamond Daze Addison Legg and Teen Miss Diamond Daze Natalie Flute were feature...

08/06/2025

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08/05/2025

Buckner appeal enters third month
By Lynn Adams Staff Writer
Well, appealing an Eastern District Court verdict to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit has turned out to be not as appealing as William Sean Buckner might have envisioned.

After a federal lawsuit brought by Buckner against the City of Sallisaw, Sallisaw Police Lt. Houston Murray and Police Chief Terry Franklin was found to be frivolous on March 31 and Buckner was ordered to pay almost $50,000 in attorneys’ fees, the Sallisaw resident decided he didn’t like the verdict. Therefore, on April 30, he appealed the ruling to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit.

Well, appealing an Eastern District Court verdict to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit has turned out to be not as appealing as William Sean Buckner might have envisioned. After a federal lawsuit brought by Buckner against the City of Sallisaw, Sallisaw Police Lt. Houston Murray and Po...

08/04/2025

Muldrow Public Library is more than just books
By JACIE EUBANKS TIMES INTERN
Summer for the Muldrow Public Library brings daily programs, activities and educational classes for people of all ages—from preschool to retirement—to provide a way to escape the heat while giving the community a way to engage in active learning and discovery.

https://www.sequoyahcountytimes.com/2025/07/31/muldrow-public-library-just-books/

08/03/2025

Piggly Wiggly closing its doors after 35 years in business
After 35 years in business, Piggly Wiggly in Muldrow has closed its doors on Saturday.

Manager Brian Owens said it’s time for a new chapter. “Life has a way of keeping us moving, often pulling us in many directions without giving us time to pause. Over the past several years, we’ve felt that more than ever,” Owens said.

https://www.sequoyahcountytimes.com/2025/07/31/piggly-wiggly-closing-doors-35-years-business/

08/03/2025

Chestnut returns home after 9 years
By JADE PHILLIPS TIMES INTERN
Home is where the heart is, and sometimes your heart is with your family. But for Chestnut, it took her nine long years to return home to her family.

Home is where the heart is, and sometimes your heart is with your family. But for Chestnut, it took her nine long years to return home to her family.

08/02/2025

BBQ, auction benefit raises $116,000
Sequoyah County residents showed up in multitudes Saturday for a benefit barbecue and auction that helped raise money for the families of Cash Collins, Brad Lewallen and the late Ely Smith, who were all critically injured in a fireworks accident in Tuskahoma on July 2.

Sequoyah County residents showed up in multitudes Saturday for a benefit barbecue and auction that helped raise money for the families of Cash Collins, Brad Lewallen and the late Ely Smith, who were all critically injured in a fireworks accident in Tuskahoma on July 2.