Sallisaw
LATEST NEWS
Gore Schools hire new wrestling coach
Gore has found its successor for wrestling coach Matt Hawkins, who earlier this summer took an assistant football coaching job with the Sallisaw Black Diamonds. The Gore Public Schools Board of Education hired Jake Constant as the new high school and middle school wrestling coach at its July 15 meeting.
Vian church to celebrate Pastor’s 21 st anniversary
First Missionary Baptist Church in Vian will be celebrating their pastor’s 21st anniversary at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 28, at the church. Pastor Mack Jackson will be honored during the celebration with a lunch to be served from 12:45 to 2 p.m. Guest speaker will be Pastor Bryan C. Bunch of Shady Grove Baptist Church in Roland.
Oklahoma Is Now Building Texas Style Highways Across the State
It's no secret that Oklahoma and the Lone Star State share somewhat of a sibling rivalry type of relationship. Whether it be sports, attractions, riverwalks, or roads, it always boils down to competition. The Sooner State has been on an infrastructure kick for the last twenty years, ever since the...
Muldrow golfer on winning East team at All-State Girls Tournament
CATOOSA — Although she was a last-minute replacement on the East All-State Golf Team, Muldrow’s Claire Tabor made the most of her appearance in Monday’s Oklahoma Coaches Association All-State Golf Tournament at Cherokee Hills Golf Course. Tabor was on the winning East team, which beat the West...
WATCH: Body cam footage from search for suspect at Mercy Fort Smith
FORT SMITH, Ark. — Body camera footage from the Sebastian County Sheriff's Office shows the law enforcement response to the report of a gunman at Mercy Fort Smith. Police say John Keith West was armed with a painted water pistol when he caused an hourslong lockdown at the hospital on Monday.
Arkansas secretary of agriculture asks attorney general to investigate possible Chinese ownership of Sebastian County business
Arkansas Secretary of Agriculture Wes Ward is asking Attorney General Tim Griffin to investigate a Sebastian County business for Chinese government ties.
OBN Director: Okla. No Longer ‘Wild West Of Weed,’ Large Grow Farm Raided In Ardmore
Oklahoma’s marijuana program is no longer viewed nationally as the “wild west of weed.” That’s according to the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics Director Donnie Anderson. “Oklahoma now has gained a proud reputation for having some of the most efficient and effective regulatory oversight and criminal enforcement of any medical marijuana state,” Anderson said.
Stigler softball competes at Oktaha Scrimmage Festival
Stigler senior Jordan Johnson slides safely into second base as Hartshorne shortstop prepares to catch the ball. Stigler softball played Hartshorne and Checotah on July 23 in the Oktaha Scrimmage Festival. Final scores - Stigler 2 Hartshorne 2 and Stigler 9 Checotah 2. Staff photo by John Block. Additonal photos...
Tulsa Nationals Go On To Represent Oklahoma In Little League World Series
The Tulsa Nationals has recently won the title to represent Oklahoma in the Little League World Series. The team won against the Edmond Deer Creek on July 1, earning them a spot in the World Series. This year, the Tulsa Nationals are led by Head Coach Arrick Klugh, Coach Austin...
Oklahoma City enacts 180-day moratorium on new Airbnbs
The Oklahoma City Council voted overwhelmingly for an emergency moratorium on new applications for short-term home-sharing, like Airbnbs, last week. Only Ward 4 Council Member Todd Stone voted against the measure. Ward 2 Council Member James Cooper supported the moratorium. He said residents in his ward complain home-sharing leads to...
Oklahoma health system is shutting down hospital
Looking to cut costs, the Norman Regional Health System is consolidating two hospitals. Its longtime hospital in downtown Norman will shift to urgent care. For more than seven decades, the Norman Regional Hospital has served patients in downtown Norman, Oklahoma. But aiming to reduce costs, the Norman Regional Health System...
'We're On The Map': Sapulpa Residents React To Town Being Mentioned In Hollywood Blockbuster 'Twisters'
The "Twisters" movie is taking the country by storm and made millions at the box office on its opening weekend. The female lead in "Twisters," the hit follow-up to the 1996 "Twister," Kate Carter (Daisy Edgar-Jones), is from Sapulpa. The Creek County town is mentioned several times throughout the blockbuster.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.