OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma education officials have proposed new academic standards for K-12 social studies that would include mandatory instruction on biblical principles and patriotic ideals. The stat...

CASA for Children is making an urgent call for compassionate adults to step up and make a difference in the lives of abused and neglected children. The need for volunteers has never been greater, and ...

The Oklahoma Freedom Caucus (OKFC) is celebrating the groundswell of grassroots opposition to the federal takeover of Oklahoma lands for a transmission line. "We've seen growing concern of infringemen...

Megaphone Pro Solutions has been named the Sallisaw Chamber of Commerce’s Member of the Month for December. Megaphone Pro Solutions works to embody both the spirit of growth and commitment to the comm...

What can voters do when they regret their choice? Not much, at least not in Oklahoma, where the only way to remove and elected state official is at the polls in the next election or by impeachment. Po...

Vian First Assembly of God church is hosting “Unleash the Worship” on Wednesday, Jan. 1, beginning at 6 p.m. Pastor John Bennett invites everyone to join his congregation for a potluck dinner, followe...

Mrs. Johnson’s fifth grade ELA class at Vian Elementary extended a reading/writing project, designing and creating their very own gingerbread houses. There may be some future architects in this group....

12/09/2024 12/15/2024 During the week of Dec. 9-15, 2024, Sequoyah County law enforcement tended to 18 animal calls, 138 traffic stops, and numerous medical and domestic calls according to police repo...

Cherokee Nation announced ton Dec. 16 that, as a result of their agreement with Indian Health Service (IHS), the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians in Oklahoma (UKB) will assume responsibility ...

The town of Gore has released the winners of last Saturday’s annual Christmas parade. Winners are as follows: • Best Pet Costume: Bob • Best Classic Vehicle: Bobbie Sue Bennett in a Model T • Best Chu...

Belfonte Public Schools appreciates ABB for choosing them for its Angel Tree project. Santa and the Grinch made a delivery to the school last week.

If you’ve got a million dollars laying around wondering on what you might spend it, Jeannie Richardson’s got a suggestion. How about sidewalks? “When Brad [Hamilton] and I ran against each other [for ...

While Dr. Peter Venkman, one of the original Ghostbusters, imagines a chaotic world of “dogs and cats living together … mass hysteria,” Debora Gable of Sallisaw envisions her community with an animal ...

Look around, and you’ll see vacant lots dotting Sallisaw’s landscape. The city knows it. Cherokee Nation knows it. And Cherokee Nation has a plan for the unused properties. “This issue was brought up ...

A 2023 Sallisaw graduate who had a short story published in a college literary journal wants to credit some of her former teachers for influencing her. Emma Williams’ short story “Kerr Lake” was publi...

The Webbers Falls Board of Education has announced the hiring of Mike Mills as the district's next superintendent, following the retirement of current Superintendent Chris Whelan. Mills will officiall...

Oma Fae Seay, the face of Vian Mini Storage, is retiring. “She has been the face of our business for the past 10 years,” current owners, Rob and Lisa Ridgeway said. “She has been loyal and dedicated. ...

Kloe Barnett has been selected as the November Member of the Month for Boys & Girls Club of Sequoyah County, Central Unit. Barnett is the daughter of Sarah and Charles Barnett. She was selected becaus...

Recorded Nov.22, 2024 to Nov. 26, 2024 WD: Warranty Deeds JTWD: Joint Tenancy Warranty Deeds QCD: Quit Claim Deeds GWD: General Warranty Deed CORP.WD: Corporation Warranty Deed SPEC.CORP.WD: Special C...

Cherokee Nation leaders gathered Dec. 11 to officially celebrate a lease agreement with the Muldrow Cherokee Community Organization (MCCO) for a community center space that will provide the group a pl...