Sallisaw has a new fire engine to serve the community. e 2022 E1 Typhoon Fire Pumper was recently purchased by the city. The new pumper replaces a 1991 E1 unit, which will be moved to a reserve pumper...

The TSET Healthy Living Program in Sequoyah County is working with community partners to conduct tobacco retailer education visits soon at local stores in a strategic effort to keep more underage pers...

There‚s no question that burnouts occur, especially at Muldrow‚s annual Cruise Night. “You can look at the road and see. You won‚t have a problem findin‚ some black marks,” Police Chief George Lawson ...

The Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority (OMMA) will grant an extension to all licensees unable to submit a renewal application during the recent licensing portal outage that affected agencies nationw...

Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Summer 2022 President‚s List. The summer terms run from May to August. Full-time undergraduate stude...

The Sallisaw Police Department will be conducting speed and traffic enforcement on all of Taylor Drive and Dogwood from Cherokee north to city limits from Sept. 14 to 21.

The polling place for Precinct 203 has been changed, Cindy Osborn, Secretary of the Sequoyah County Election Board, said. Voters in Precinct 203 formerly voted at the Vian Nutrition Center, 111 S. Bla...

Roland Middle School August Student of the Month for sixth grade was Mason O‚Neal. Roland Middle School August Student of the Month for seventh grade was Adrianna Moya. Roland Middle School August Stu...

Oklahoma State University just kicked off its football season with a change to one of football‚s biggest staples, beer. Last month, Stillwater‚s Iron Monk Brewing Company released a beer called 1890 O...

How did 39 men create a new model of government in just 100 days? Our founders were idealists who were willing to compromise. That miracle has lasted 235 years. They signed that noble work Sept. 17, 1...

Muldrow town trustees and city hall department heads have begun trying to chart a course without a road map through the logistical and administrative minefield left unattended following Thursday night...

Brushy Creek Lake Camp will have a host until June 30, 2023, aer the Sallisaw City Commission voted Monday to extend its agreement with current camp host LaHoma Jones. “Our relationship with Mrs. Jone...

Editor‚s note: Our apologies for running the wrong date for this event in Wednesday‚s issue. The 20th annual Gore Cruise Night, Car Show and Burnout is Sept. 17. The Town of Gore presents the 20th ann...

September has been designated as National Preparedness Month. Oklahoma residents are well aware of the importance of being prepared for both natural and manmade disasters. Few places experience nearly...

A Sallisaw man is facing multiple charges after he reportedly entered a building belonging to Tractor Supply and cut a fence with the intent to commit theft. Matthew C. Risenhoover, 27, was charged Se...

The Cherokee National Youth Choir will be performing at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 25 at First Christian Church, 706 N. Wheeler, Sallisaw. There is no admission charge and a love offering may be taken. T...

Cherokee Nation announced three tribal citizens are receiving the distinction of being named Cherokee National Treasures for their work in preserving and promoting Cherokee art and culture. They were ...

As a doctor of veterinary medicine, Abby Hanna wants to exude an air of professionalism and compassion. But she admits that her journey to becoming a doctor started more as a cliche. “I know it‚s kind...

Construction of the Murphy USA gas station continues to take shape, as signage for gas prices was installed on the front of the station Wednesday afternoon. The new station, located across the street ...

A postal carrier‚s vehicle, still carrying mail for more than 200 stops along Route 1 in Sequoyah County, was destroyed by fire Wednesday while the carrier was delivering the mail, according to notice...