Vian Band receives good rating

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March 4, 2026

Congratulations to the Vian School Band for their recent performance at the Checotah Band Daze competition. They received a good rating from the judges at the concert competition.

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Tribe announces passing of David Thornton Sr.

March 4, 2026

Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. released the following statement following the passing of David Thornton Sr.: “Today we honor the life and service of David Thornton Sr., a dedicated l...

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Eagle tour is March 7

March 4, 2026

An Eagle Tour at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Vian is scheduled for Feb-March 7. For more information, contact the Refuge at 918-773-5251.

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Teen transported in two-vehicle crash, Vian woman uninjured

By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor

March 4, 2026

A 17-year-old Park Hill driver was injured last Monday morning in a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of U.S. Highway 82 and Carters Landing in Cherokee County, according to OHP. The crash occ...

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Finding purpose in service

By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor

March 4, 2026

At 37, Brandie Kennedy of Sallisaw is building a life rooted in service to her family, her faith and her community. A graduate student at the University of Oklahoma studying clinical mental health cou...

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Students inducted

March 4, 2026

Webbers Falls Public School students Hailey Shanks (left) and Peyton Hobbs have been inducted into the National Technical Honor Society. These two young ladies were honored with an induction ceremony ...

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Students compete at chess tourney

March 4, 2026

Webbers Falls Public School students DJ, Elizabeth, and Abby all traveled to Jenks on Feb. 21 for a chess tournament. All three came away with a win, and DJ earned a medal. Great job to all three stud...

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A trip to the post office

March 4, 2026

Webbers Falls Public School’s youngest Warriors took a trip to the post office last Tuesday, where they learned to purchase stamps and put their Valentine’s Day cards in the mail.

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Hicks promoted to captain

March 4, 2026

Sequoyah County Rural Fire Protection District 1 (RFPD1) wishes to congratulate firefighter/ Swift Water Rescue Team member John Hicks on his recent promotion to captain. RFPD1 said Hicks’ hard work, ...

Obituaries

Donna Carol Haddox

March 4, 2026

June 27, 1943 – Feb. 20, 2026 Funeral services for Donna Carol Haddox, 82, were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, at Agent Mallory Martin Chapel in Sallisaw. Burial followed at Akins Cemetery ...

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Jo Ann Kimbler Graham

March 4, 2026

April 22, 1948 – Feb. 21, 2026 Graveside service for Jo Ann (Kimbler) Graham, 77, of Sallisaw was held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, at Akins Cemetery under the direction of Forever Memories Fun...

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Richard James ‘Rick’ Burgess Jr.

March 4, 2026

Nov. 28, 1955 - Feb. 15, 2026 Richard James “Rick” Burgess Jr., 69, died on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026. He was born on Nov. 19, 1955, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Richard Sr. and Fern Burgess. A Celebration of ...