In Muldrow, a local hero quietly works to combat a growing epidemic. Matthew “Matt” Blankenship has emerged as a beacon of hope for those grappling with drug addiction. With more than two decades of e...

When Michelle Newman’s husband, Greg, passed away in 2022, she faced a profound sense of loss and uncertainty. At 53-years-old, Michelle found herself grappling with the void left behind by Greg’s abs...

Thirteen-year-old Muldrow resident, Mitchell Hobbs, has lived next door to his neighbor “Mr. Mike” for as long as he can remember. Mr. Mike, a longtime resident of their neighborhood, has called his h...

In 2021, Josh and Anna Moore’s comfortable tech life in Texas faced a speed bump with job losses during the pandemic. Left with more things than they cared for, they ditched the big house and fancy ca...

For 60-year-old Muldrow resident Benjamin Waters, honoring his Choctaw heritage is perhaps his life’s mission. Waters, who retired from the City of Fort Smith in December 2023 after working for 25 yea...

The recent arctic blast that tore through Sequoyah County shocked many residents. While some said that the snow was a beautiful sight, others, like Muldrow resident Margaret Baker, said the snow was “...

When Sallisaw resident Bonnie Thompson retired from her medical career, she quickly realized that sitting idle was not what she had imagined retirement to be like. Thompson, who practiced in New Mexic...

When Muldrow resident Brant Followell retired from teaching, he found it so enjoyable that he retired twice. In total, he spent 32 years teaching social studies, science, biology, business and history...

For most people, entering one’s golden years brings the prospect of slowing down, relaxing and taking time for oneself - usually after a lifetime of hard work. Many eagerly anticipate this time to met...

Northeast of Sallisaw lies an area called Akins—a small community of just under 1,000 residents, home to Sequoyah’s Cabin, beautiful countryside and the Akins store. For the casual passerby, the area ...

In the heart of Muldrow, there’s a holiday hero who may not be a celebrity, but if you’re a local, you undoubtedly know her as “The Christmas Lady.” For several years now, Kay Ross has been the drivin...

Tashaa Harris, 51, says she has lived in Muldrow her entire life. “I’m a 1990 graduate of Muldrow High School, my mother still resides there and I have a brother (Bryan) who lives there,” Harris said....

Jeremiah Johnson, 38, of Vian has deep roots in Sequoyah County. Named after his late grandfather, Benny Johnson, of the Johnsonville/ Blackgum community near Lake Tenkiller, his birth name is actuall...

If it is happening in Webbers Falls, you can bet Norma Griffith will either be involved or is coordinating the event. “I enjoy staying busy and the best way I’ve found to do that is to be involved in ...

Bob Pratt of Muldrow says throughout his life he has “lived for the moment.” But one big moment which involved music came unexpectedly for Pratt along with opportunities and a lifetime of fond memorie...

Tommy L. Lewis of Sallisaw will do the same thing on Veterans Day that he does every day of his life, he says. He will go outside, look up at the American flag, snap to attention, salute the flag and ...

Cherese Riggs of Sallisaw thought teaching would be her main career choice after graduation. However, Riggs, who is part owner of Viewpoint Counseling Center in Sallisaw, has always had a heart for ch...

Charlie Brown of the Akins community may not have a dog named Snoopy, but he does own a cat, one he and his wife adopted recently, through “Barking for a Cause,” he said. A retired U.S. Air Force serv...

If there were honors given in Sequoyah County for heroes, Natalie Sanders of Sallisaw, should be among the top. Sanders, 17, recently helped a victim who apparently had overdosed on drugs by administe...

Shannon Johnson of Vian may be a boy momma but the mother of eight children says raising sons and no daughters is not the reason why she wanted to become a hair stylist. Owner of The She Shed in Vian,...