A local woman has been charged in Sequoyah County District Court after being detained at Drug Court and then fleeing on foot prior to being processed into the Sequoyah County Detention Center. Leeann ...

A Sallisaw woman has been charged with bringing contraband into jail, possession of a controlled dangerous substance and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia after law enforcement reported findin...

The Sallisaw Police Department, working with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Oklahoma Medical Examiner’s Office, continue to investigate Saturday’s skydiving death at Sallisaw Munici...

Since its inception, the arena at the Sequoyah County Fair barn has been without a name. That’s no longer the case. The Fair Board on Friday gave the facility a fitting name: Avis Jackson Show Arena. ...

A couple of Gore residents have expressed concerns about the drinking water quality after Gore Public Works Authority issued notices on Feb. 7 to GPWA customers notifying residents turbidity (cloudine...

A former Gans police chief who was among three law enforcement officers seen in a viral video that gained national attention for showing a suspect being beaten in a use-of-force incident in Arkansas h...

Plans for the repair of Indian Road shifted into high gear Tuesday at the Sequoyah County Commissioners meeting, as the commissioners announced a $500,000 gift from the Cherokee Nation to kickstart th...

A Sayre man has been charged with a felony charge of assault, battery, or assault and battery with a dangerous weapon after he reportedly stabbed a Vian man during a reported altercation at a Vian res...

Early voting begins March 2 on SQ 820 for voters in Sequoyah County. Voters who will not be able to make it to the polls on Election Day, have the option of voting early at their County Election Board...

The Sallisaw Police Department will be conducting speed and traffic enforcement In the area of Delaware and Dogwood, and all surrounding areas from Feb. 22 to March 1.

The eight-month work stoppage at the Sallisaw veterans center in 2021 that began about a year ago before resuming Oct. 7 has an added twist today. The Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs (ODVA) ha...

Amid preparations by area FFA and 4H students for this week’s three-day 58th annual Sequoyah County Junior Livestock Show, the Sallisaw Chamber of Commerce held its monthly membership luncheon Wednesd...

A little dog who has had a big impact on others has been selected to appear in a 2023 pet calendar, according to her owner, Shirley Hutchinson of Vian. Hutchinson said Cota, her 6-yearold half Shitzu,...

Cass set for March 1 felony disposition docket A Muldrow man is scheduled to appear before Associate District Judge Kyle Waters for a March 1 felony disposition docket after he was found to be in poss...

As part of largest mental health investment in tribe’s history Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. and Deputy Chief Bryan Warner unveiled the tribe’s first inhouse drug treatment center d...

Gore Public Schools has declared a winner in the Tuesday Board of Education election, while Vian Public Schools will have an April 4 run-off between the top two candidates. According to the Sequoyah C...

Sequoyah County Commissioners decided Monday following an executive session to purchase the vacant lot located across the street from the northeast end of the courthouse. The item on the agenda for th...

Sallisaw School Board hired a new head football coach and rehired other school personnel in addition to conducting their regular business at Monday night’s school board meeting. Brandon Tyler, who has...

Mention Christmas, even in February, and the holiday season evokes a myriad of thoughts that hasten a smile. The yuletide season includes images of sugar plums that dance in the heads of children, abu...

Limiting youth access to tobacco, alcohol Ordinances reaffirming restrictions of youth access to tobacco and alcohol were passed Monday night by Sallisaw City Commissioners at their monthly meeting. T...