Red Cross delivers Christmas stockings to vets

Devotional, news

December 17, 2025

American Red Cross SCSE OK recently delivered 25 Christmas stockings to the veterans at the new Veterans Center in Sallisaw. Pictured (from left) is Tim Foote, Red Cross volunteer and board member from Sallisaw; Michelle Smith, Recreation Director, ODVA; and Shannon Fife, Red Cross volunteer from Vian. Each stocking contained a pair of socks, puzzle book, pen and pencil, and candy.

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Glory to God in the Highest

By Shirley R. Watts

December 17, 2025

Christian When was the last time you opened your Bible to Luke 2. Was it a year ago, or lately? We have many who profess Christ, who cannot tell you the story of the day Jesus came to earth to bring u...

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Helping the homeless: A heartfelt community effort

December 17, 2025

For the past five years, Angela Cox has quietly assembled care sacks for members of our local homeless community. Each sack is thoughtfully filled with hats, socks, emergency blankets, gloves, snacks,...

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Not How I Would Do It

By Pastor Tim Perkins

December 17, 2025

As I get older I seem to get a little more set in my ways. I have always been a little hard headed and stubborn, but it seems that I am getting a little more…let’s say… contrary (okay, a lot). I know ...

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Only One Way Through Heaven’s Gates

By Pastor Reggie Kelley, Blackgum Christian Union Church

December 17, 2025

BROTHERS, SISTERS, FAMILY, FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS, NO MATTER WHAT THIS WORLD TELLS YOU/ME/US—THERE IS ONLY ONE WAY THROUGH HEAVEN’S GATES! THAT WAY IS ONLY WITH JESUS CHRIST OUR LORD AND SAVIOR! John 1...

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Cato: From big-city pace to small-town grace

By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor

December 17, 2025

When Tara Cato packed up her life in northern Illinois and moved more than 600 miles south to Sequoyah County, she didn’t know she was heading not just toward a new home, but toward a new beginning. C...

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Central Tigers win Gore Tournament; Lady Tigers third, host Pirates fourth, Lady Pirates consolation champions

By David Seeley Sports Editor

December 17, 2025

The Central Tigers capped last weekend off by winning the Gore Tournament, which took place last Thursday through Saturday at Gore Event Center. Central won a battle of Tigers against Oktaha 38-26 to ...

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Vian Wolverines beginning new season with new coach

By David Seeley Sports Editor

December 17, 2025

When the Vian Wolverines take to the basketball court this season, they will be under a new coach. Randy Ragland, who coached the Meeker Bulldogs for the last five seasons after being at Pocola, was h...

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Miscues cost Vian once more in state title game

By David Seeley Sports Editor

December 17, 2025

In last season’s Class 2A, Division II state title game, the Vian Wolverines had four turnovers, three of them leading to Davis touchdowns as the Wolves spoiled Vian’s perfect season with a 28-18 vict...

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Webbers Falls Lady Warriors runners-up at Wilson Tiger Classic; boys consolation champions

By David Seeley Sports Editor

December 17, 2025

The Webbers Falls Lady Warriors finished as runners-up at the Wilson Tiger Classic, which took place Thursday through Saturday, as they lost 42-40 to the host Wilson Lady Tigers in Saturday night’s ti...

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Cattle Showmanship Workshop is Jan. 24

December 17, 2025

The OSU Extension Office is hosting a Cattle Showmanship Workshop on January 24 at the Sequoyah County Fairgrounds. Join in on a hands-on workshop designed to help exhibitors sharpen their showmanship...

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2026 Sequoyah County 4-H events

December 17, 2025

Jan. 10 - 4-H Horse Volunteer Conference. Jan. 16 - Nominations for Salute to Excellence awards due. Jan. 22-26 - On the Road to Leadership trip, Jan. 23-24, Night at the Science Museum. Feb. 7 - Hors...