OKLAHOMA CITY — An Oklahoma lawmaker says he hopes new House leadership will support a better outcome for his resurrected bill to display the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms. Rep. Jim Ols...

A pastor charged with a felony count of lewd or indecent proposals to a child under the age of 16 following allegations that were made against him in 2023 is now scheduled to go before a judge in Sequ...

If the Farmers’ Almanac is correct — the Almanac claims an accuracy rate of 80%-85%, but studies have shown it is closer to 50% — then Oklahoma and the south central region of the U.S. are in for peri...

The Sallisaw Board of Education gathered at noon on Wednesday for a special meeting to discuss several key issues regarding the district's financial responsibilities and obligations. The first item on...

In the quiet hills of Sequoyah County, former meteorologist Sarah Mitchell is living a life far removed from the stormy skies and radar screens that once filled her days. Having spent 15 years predict...

Eastern Oklahoma residents are wondering what’s in store for Thursday afternoon into Friday. They’re wondering how cold it will be. They’re wondering if their vehicle will start. They’re wondering if ...

Sequoyah County Commissioners at their Monday meeting elected District 1 Commissioner Ray Watts to chair the county board for 2025. District 2 Commissioner Beau Burlison was elected vice chair for 202...

Sequoyah County Assessor Brandy Dobbs has announced that Personal Property Renditions were mailed out to Sequoyah County residents beginning Jan. 2. Dobbs says if any renditions are not received by he...

Muldrow VFW Post 8394 is proud to announce the winners of this year’s Voice of Democracy and Patriots Pen competitions. These prestigious programs, which encourage youth to reflect on American values,...

January 17 is the last day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote in the February 11 Board of Education Primary and Special County, Town of Gore, Town of Paradise Hill electio...

The deadline to request absentee ballots by mail is approaching. Applications must be received by the Sequoyah County Election Board no later than 5 p.m. January 27. Sequoyah County Election Board sec...

With less than four weeks to go until the 2025 legislative session convenes, two Republican lawmakers have filed bills to gradually eliminate Oklahoma’s personal income tax. House Bill 1009 by Jay Ste...

A national day of observance has been declared for Thursday, Jan. 9, to honor former President Jimmy Carter, who died Dec. 29 at age 100. The U.S. Postal Service will suspend regular mail delivery, re...

When talk turns to animals — ducks, geese, hogs, deer, skunks, snakes and even kangaroos, in addition to dogs and cats — names like Jack Hanna or Steve Irwin or Marlon Perkins may come to mind. In Seq...

The Sequoyah County Sheriff’s Office recently held its annual awards banquet and Christmas dinner. “We are so blessed to have so many supporters from all over the county that help sponsor our banquet ...

Children would have to show proof of U.S. citizenship or legal immigration status to enroll in a public school under new rules proposed by the Oklahoma Department of Education, a practice that could r...

Michael Stevens’ New Year’s resolution has a deeper motivation. Last year, his father passed away from heart problems, leaving a lasting impression on him about the importance of health. “Dad was alwa...

Oklahoma recently released its annual A-F State Report Cards of school performance, claiming public schools are “turning the corner toward sustained academic excellence” despite few signs of improveme...

The day reports card come out at school is often rife with anxiety for students. Did I do as well as I think I did? In areas with room for improvement, did I succeed? Students aren’t the only ones who...