Rex Robbins, the man accused of a 1997 beating death in Sallisaw, was bound over for jury trial during a preliminary hearing Friday morning (May 17).

His next court appearance is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. June 3 before Judge Jeff Payton in Sequoyah County.

The 38-year-old is charged with first degree murder in the death of Mitchell Nixon.
Nixon’s body was found in 1997 in the Tower Estates area south of Sallisaw. He died of “blunt trauma” to the head, according to court documents.

Superman fans, mark your calendars! Walmart announced today that it has partnered with Warner Bros. to give its customers exclusive access to see Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures’ “Man of Steel” in theaters nationwide before the film’s official release. This program marks the first time in entertainment history that a studio has partnered with a retailer to provide such an opportunity for fans.

OKLAHOMA CITY – The elected officials of Southeast Oklahoma have been successful in securing funds in the General Appropriations bill for the salaries of two new teachers at Carl Albert State College.

Senator Allen says he is very pleased to see that Carl Albert stands to add two new teachers. "This will have a positive impact on our rural students," he said.