News
Webbers Falls Police reportedly seized heroin, guns, other drugs and several items of drug paraphernalia following a routine traffic stop on U.S. Interstate-40 in January.
By Amie Remer Editor
Brighton Publishing has announced the eBook release of “The Most Interesting Man You Have Never Met” from local author Tom West.
A bench warrant has been issued for the arrest of Gregory Cullum, 29, with addresses in both Vian and Sallisaw, who is facing a felony charge of false declaration of ownership to pawnbroker.
By Amie Remer Editor
Sports
Vian and Gore’s high school basketball teams start postseason play on the road Friday.
By Lea Lessley Sports Editor
Vian’s high school wrestling team will begin Class 3A East regional tournament action on Friday when the Wolverines travel to Vinita.
By Lea Lessley Sports Editor
Vian dropped a pair of tight Big 8 Conference contests to Keys on Friday night in Cherokee County.
By Lea Lessley Sports Editor
Commentary
1 Peter 4:17 “For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God: and if it first begin at us, what shall the end be of them that obey not the gospel of God?”
By Pastor Michael Martin Vian Baptist Church
Vian Baptist Church
Ephesians 1:3 “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ: “
Obituaries
Fort Smith, Ark. – Services for Maxine Osburn, 75, of Fort Smith, Ark. will be held Sat., Feb. 22, 2020 at 2 p.m. at Calvary Temple in Sallisaw.
Gore – Memorial services for Carla Jeanne Manley, 76, were held Sat., Feb. 8, 2020 at Gore United Methodist Church.
Memorial services for Frank S. West, will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020, at Calvary Temple Church in Sallisaw. Everyone is invited to celebrate the life and memories of Frank West.