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...

Roland High School held its annual basketball homecoming on Dec. 20 prior to the teams’ home games against Ozark, Ark., at the Ranger Dome. The homecoming court included Queen Julianna Trujillo; escor...

12/23/2024 12/29/2024 During the week of Dec. 23-29, 2024 Sequoyah County law enforcement tended to 19 animal calls, 150 traffic stops, and numerous medical and domestic calls according to police repo...

Nakoma Drum has been selected as the November Member of the Month for Boys & Girls Club of Sequoyah County, Vian Unit. Drum is the daughter of Nina Scott. She was selected because she is a hard worker...

January 3 Applications open for the upcoming 54th annual Trail of Tears Art Show that will take place in the Gallery at Cherokee Springs Plaza in Tahlequah from April 5 -May 11. Applications are open ...

Moffett Monday Muffin, cereal, fruit, juice, milk Pizza, corn, salad bar, milk Tuesday Oatmeal, cinn. toast, cereal, fruit, juice, milk Nachos, beans, fruit, salad bar, milk Wednesday Bacon, biscuit, ...

The Oklahoma State Department of Education has unveiled its draft social studies standards to the public. Mentions of Christianity and the Bible increased significantly compared to the current iterati...

Sequoyah County Commissioners on Monday proclaimed January as both Stalking Awareness Month and Human Trafficking Awareness Month for the county. Commissioners, courthouse staff and Sequoyah County Do...

Undocumented immigrants account for 2.3% of Oklahoma’s total prison population as of 2024. According to spring 2024 data, approximately 33,000 detainees are held in Oklahoma prisons and jails. About 2...

After months of negotiations, the Oklahoma Legislature’s Joint Committee on State-Tribal Relations approved a renewal of the state’s motor vehicle compact with the Cherokee Nation, following the Counc...

Announcements of upcoming events for nonprofit organizations and events in Sequoyah County may be delivered to Your TIMES in several different ways. They may be mailed to or hand delivered to Your TIM...

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...

The annual Sequoyah County Times Pet Calendar Contest benefitted four county animal rescues in a big way, and was received with great participation and excitement by folks across the county. “Sallisaw...

OKLAHOMA CITY — An Oklahoma Senate bill that would curtail school districts’ use of virtual instruction days is expected to make a comeback in the 2025 Legislative Session. The bill would forbid publi...

The Gore Board of Trustees held a productive meeting on Dec. 17, addressing a variety of town issues, including new infrastructure contracts, personnel updates, and funding agreements for future proje...

The Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET) is making it easier for Oklahomans to achieve their New Year’s health goals. With free programs like the Oklahoma Tobacco Helpline, Shape Your Future and ...