Stop and Go To Talledega Contest Has Begun

Congratulations Andrea Fletcher! Andrea is the first winner in our Stop and Go To Talledega Contest. Within 17 seconds of announcing the contest start, Andrea flashed her vehicle lights at The Mix truck and was rewarded with over $600 worth of tickets to three days of races at Talledega Speedway. Andrea is pictured above with Boyce Rogers and Kyle Garner from The Mix 105.1.

You still have 9 more days to win your own set of tickets to go to Talledega. Be listening as we announce when and where we will be for your chance to win. We are coming to your hometown! Stop and Go to Talledega is brought to you by Merrill's Check Cashing and Storage, Blue Ribbon Auto Group and the station that makes winning fun, The Mix 105.1

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Police Search for Shoplifting Suspect

The Sallisaw Police Dept., Sequoyah County Sheriff's Office and Vian Police Dept. are currently searching for an individual suspected of being involved in a shoplifting incident in Sallisaw. According to reports, an unnamed Sallisaw business was hit by shoplifters who fled while being chased by authorities. The three suspects left Sallisaw heading toward Vian driving a gold Dodge Neon on Interstate 40. After exiting at the Dwight Mission exit they reportedly drove west on Hwy 64 until reaching the bridge construction area. Two of the three were apprehended while the third suspect fled on foot heading toward Vian. Sources have stated that a K-9 unit is being called in to help in the search for the suspects. According to Sheriff Ron Lockhart the suspect that they are looking for is a male and is believed to be in the area east of Vian.

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Water Outage in Vian

A break in a main water line in Vian is causing Vian Schools to dismiss students at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday. Vian School Superintendent Victor Salcedo said the school was informed by the town that a crew from Fort Gibson was coming to repair the water line. The break is reportedly located between Mittie Martin Street and the west end of town. Vian residence and businesses could experience low water pressure or no water until the break is repaired. By Sally Maxwell, Senior News Director

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Deceased Identified

Sallisaw Police Chief Terry Franklin has confirmed the identities of two persons found dead in a Sallisaw residence late Sunday evening. They are Vince Rayner, 47, a white male, and Katie Waggle-Goodman, 34, a white female. Franklin said the families of the deceased have been notified. The cause of death has not yet been determined or reported to the police by the state medical examiner, Franklin said, adding that could take a little longer. The two were found at about 7:05 p.m. Sunday when police were asked to do a welfare check. It was reported the two had not been seen for several days and there was concern for their welfare. By Sally Maxwell, Senior News Director

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Commissioners Declare Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Sequoyah County Commissioners, at their regular Monday meeting, proclaimed October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and were joined by many involved in the event and from the county courthouse. The county commissioners are Ray Watts, District 1, seated on the left, Steve Carter, District 2, in back in hat, and Jim Rogers, District 3, in back on right of U.S. Flag. Deputy Cindy Smith, standing center, gave a brief explanation of the importance of being aware of domestic violence. By Sally Maxwell, Senior News Director

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Bodies Sent to Medical Examiner

Sallisaw Police are awaiting the report from the state medical examiner on the cause of death of a man and woman whose bodies were found in a Sallisaw residence shortly after 7 p.m. Sunday. Police Chief Terry Franklin said police are also awaiting a positive identification before releasing the names of the deceased, so that their families may be notified first.

At approximately 7:05 p.m. Sunday night, the Sallisaw Police Department received a phone call requesting a welfare check be done at a residence on Maple Street. Upon arriving at the home police officers found two deceased individuals, according to Sallisaw Police Chief Terry Franklin. The cause of death and the victims' names have not been released at this time. However, authorities have confirmed that the victims include one female and one male. Franklin stated that the OSBI and Oklahoma State Medical Examiner have been contacted to assist. The incident is still under investigation while the bodies have been sent to the State Medical Examiner to determine the cause of death. According to Franklin law enforcement officials feel that this is an isolated incident within this residence. By Sally Maxwell, Senior News Director

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Sample Ballots at Election Board Office

Sample ballots are now available at the Sequoyah County Election Board office in Sallisaw. Voters who want to get a preview of what will be at stake in the Nov. 4 general election may see the sample ballots at the office at 110 E. Creek Ave. during regular office hours, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cindy Osburn, election board secretary, said sample ballots will also be posted outside every precinct polling place on Nov. 4 so that voters can review them before casting their votes.

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Warner Woman Dies after Motorcycle Crash

A female passenger involved in a motorcycle crash on Sept. 13 has died from her injuries, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol reported Thursday. Rebecca Ann Hartin, 38, of Warner was a passenger on a 2004 Harley Davidson motorcycle driven by Jason Ferrill Hartin, 42, of Warner when he lost control of the motorcycle and crashed. The wreck was on State Highway 2, about three miles north of Porum in Muskogee County. Rebecca Hartin was transported by Air Evac to St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa, suffering from head injuries. Jason Hartin was transported to Eastar Hospital in Muskogee where he was admitted with head injuries, and was listed in stable condition. By Sally Maxwell, Senior News Director

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Two Bodies Found in Sallisaw Residence

At approximately 7:05 p.m. the Sallisaw Police Department received a phone call requesting a welfare check be done at a residence on Maple Street. Upon arriving at the home police officers found two deceased individuals, according to Sallisaw Police Chief Terry Franklin. The cause of death and the victims' names have not been released at this time. However, authorities have confirmed that the victims include one female and one male. Franklin stated that the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation has been contacted to assist. We will continue to bring you details as this story develops.

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Friday Night Football Scores

AREA FOOTBALL SCORES

9/26/2014

SALLISAW (17 ) VS. FT GIBSON (28)

MULDROW (13) VS. POTEAU (38)

ROLAND (21) VS. SPIRO (32)

VIAN (62) VS. WILBURTON (12)

SALLISAW CENTRAL (54) VS. PORTER (28)

STILWELL (21) VS. METRO CHRISTIAN (47)

ARKOMA (12) VS. WELEETKA (58)

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Game of the Week, Roland vs. Spiro

Be sure to tune in for tonight's Game of the Week as Roland vs. Spiro. Both teams are currently undefeated in District 3A-8. Join Kyle Garner, Chris Berton and Levi Thomas as they bring you live play-by-play action. Pre-game starts at 6:50 p.m. and kick-off is at 7:00 p.m.

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Deadline Nears for Voter Registration

October 10 is the last day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote in the November 4 general election, Sequoyah County Election Board Secretary, Cindy Osburn, said this week. Osburn said that persons who are U.S. citizens, residents of Oklahoma, and at least 18 years old may apply to become registered voters. Persons who have never been registered to vote before or who are not currently registered in the county of their residence and persons who are registered but who need to change their registration information may apply by filling out and mailing an Oklahoma Voter Registration Application form in time for it to be postmarked no later than midnight Oct. 10. Osburn said that applications postmarked after that time will still be accepted and processed, but the applications will not be approved until later. The county election board responds in writing to every person who submits an application for voter registration. The response is either a Voter Identification card listing the new voter's precinct number or polling place location or a letter that explains the reason or reasons the application was not approved. Osburn said that any person who has submitted a voter registration application and who has not received a response within 30 days should contact the election board office at 110 E. Creek St. in Sallisaw. Voter Registration Application forms are available at the election board office and at most post offices, tag agents, and public libraries in the county.

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Woman Beheaded in Moore, OK

At approximately 4:15 p.m. yesterday, a man in Moore, OK allegedly beheaded a woman during a work place dispute and attempted to kill another woman according to Moore Police Sgt. Jeremy Lewis. The incident took place at Vaughan Foods industry located in Moore. The suspect has been identified as Alton Alexander Nolan, 30. According to Sgt. Lewis, Nolan had recently been attempting to convert co-workers at Vaughan Foods to Islam. Nolan was terminated from Vaughan Foods yesterday shortly before the incident. The attack ended when Nolan was shot by Mark Vaughan. Vaughan is the owner of Vaughan Foods as well as a reserve county officer. Both Nolan and the surviving victim were taken to an area hospital and are reportedly in stable condition. According to the Moore Police Dept. they have asked the FBI to investigate the incident and look into the suspect's background.

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Chamber Names Hospital as Business of the Month

Sequoya Memorial Hospital in Sallisaw was named the Sallisaw Business of the Month at the Chamber's monthly membership meeting, held at the People Inc. Conference Center. Darren Girdner of KXMX, The Mix 105.1, standing in for chamber president Gary Winton who could not attend, presented the hospital with a plaque. Accepting are, from Girdner's left, Ozalena Martinex, RN and CNO, Holly Martens Bormann, the hospital's director of public relations, and Penny Martin, RN, director of the hospital's hospice.

Donna Meek, from Staff One, which provides Human Resources services to businesses and industries, reviewed the new 854 regulations and industries will have to comply with under the Affordable Care Act.

Girdner reminded members of upcoming events which include the chamber's Bassnanza Fishing Tournament to be held Saturday on Kerr Lake; the chamber's fundraiser Evviva!, which will be held from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Nov. 1 at Roma's Italian Restaurant; and the Take PRIDE in Your Community workshop, which teaches employees quality customer service techniques, to be held from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Nov. 6 at the chamber conference room. For information on the events contact the chamber at (918)775-2558. Also, the Boys & Girls Club fundraiser, A Taste of Sallisaw, will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Oct. 7 at the Sallisaw High School commons area. By Sally Maxwell, Senior News Director

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Cherokee Nation donates $3,000 to County Fair Board

The Cherokee Nation donated $3,000 Tuesday to the Sequoyah County Fair Board, which will help buy trophies and ribbons for winners at the annual county fair. At the presentation are, from the left, above, Sequoyah County Fair Board members Tony Yates, Avis Jackson and Bill Weedon, Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Bill John Baker, and Tribal Councilors Janelle Fullbright and David Thornton. Baker said, "We are committed to ensuring our partnership with Sequoyah County remains strong. Supporting the county fair board means it can continue to maintain the Sequoyah County fairgrounds so that all citizens will be able to utilize and enjoy them."

The donation will be used for 4-H club and other kid-friendly activities and organizations. Bill Weedon, Sequoyah County Fair Board member, said, "Any help we receive from the Cherokee Nation is always very much appreciated. We have a large number of Cherokees in our county, and the tribe's donation helps our fair board and kids in a number of ways." The Cherokee Nation annually donates money to fair boards in all 14 counties of the tribe's jurisdiction.

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Student Government Installs Officers

The Student Government Association at Carl Albert State College recently swore in new officers. They are, from the left above, Sophomore Senator Blakey Palafox from Roland; Freshman Senator Brook Youngblood from Watson; Treasurer Hannah Beams from Howe; President Josh Blake from Watson; Freshman Senator Stephen Wemmerus from Howe; Sophomore Senator Emily Hughes from Shady Point; Press Secretary Hannah Franklin from Stigler; and Parliamentarian Aubree-Ana Garrett from Sallisaw. Not pictured are Vice President Ronnie Joe Killion from Heavener; Secretary Shelby Lowe from Watson; Sophomore Senator Garrett Spradley from Stigler; and Sophomore Senator Kaylea Goldman from Poteau.

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Bokoshe Man, Woman Hospitalized

A Bokoshe man and woman were hospitalized Sunday following a one-vehicle crash at 6:25 p.m. on a LeFlore County country road four miles north of Bokoshe. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol reported Christopher Dietrich, 42, was driving a 1999 Chevrolet south when he ran off the road to the left and struck a ditch The vehicle also struck an unoccupied parked vehicle and then over turned one half times onto its top. The vehicle then went into a broad slide and struck a rock mail box. Dieterich was ejected about 15 feet. A passenger, Sarah Jones, 31, of Bokoshe was also injured. Dieterich was transported by Leflore County EMS to St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa where he was listed in stable condition with head and trunk internal injuries. Jones was transported by LeFlore County EMS to Mercy Hospital in Fort Smith and was listed in stable condition with arm, trunk and internal injuries. The OHP reported only Jones was wearing a seat belt, and the vehicle's airbags did not deploy. By Sally Maxwell, Senior News Director

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