Kynlee chosen for State FFA Chorus

lifestyle

March 18, 2026

Vian FFA’s Kynlee Wren has been selected to the State FFA Chorus for the 100th Oklahoma FFA Convention. Being chosen for this incredible honor takes dedication, talent, and true FFA spirit — and she represents the Vian FFA chapter so well in all three. To be part of such a historic 100th convention makes this accomplishment even more special. Her hard work, commitment, and passion for both agriculture and the arts do not go unnoticed.

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Gore Academic Team competes

March 18, 2026

The Gore Lower Elementary Academic Team recently competed in the OJABA Regional Tournament at Vian. The team ended the season with a loss in the fifth round. Pictured in the front row (from left) is T...

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Marble City Spring Fling set for May 16

March 18, 2026

The Marble City Spring Fling has been set from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on May 16, with door prizes and free drawings throughout the day. The morning will kick off with Breakfast at the Bank starting at 7 a.m...

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Vian FFA, 4-H students make sale

March 18, 2026

Vian Public Schools was represented by some awesome young people during the 61st annual Sequoyah County Jr. Livestock Show, with eight students making the premium auction, and 10 students receiving a ...

Obituaries

Audrey Octavia ‘Tava’ Grinstead Scott

March 18, 2026

Oct. 8, 1939 – March 11, 2026 Audrey Octavia “Tava” (Grinstead) Scott, 86, of Roland, passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. She was born on Oct. 8, 1939, in Pope County, Ark., to Velva Okla (Long)...

Obituaries

Patricia ‘Pat’ Martin

March 18, 2026

Aug. 19, 1937 – March 4, 2026 Patricia “Pat” Martin passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. She was born on Aug. 19, 1937, in Tulsa, to Franklin McDougal and Louise Hale (Summerall) McDougal. No form...

Obituaries

Sherman Maurice Olive

March 18, 2026

Oct. 29, 1951 – Feb. 5, 2026 Funeral services for Sherman Maurice Olive, 74, of Vian, were held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at the Agent Mallory-Martin Chapel in Sallisaw. Burial was at Rosel...

Obituaries

Bobby Gene Skaggs

March 18, 2026

Feb. 24, 1949 – March 4, 2026 Bobby Gene Skaggs died on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. He was born on Feb. 24, 1949. Cremation services are under the direction of Agent Mallory-Martin Funeral Home.

Obituaries

Ricky Tudor

March 18, 2026

Oct. 4, 1960 – March 8, 2026 Graveside services for Ricky Tudor, 65, of Spiro, were held at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Seabolt Cemetery in Muldrow under the direction of Agent Mallory-Martin ...

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Rick Dewayne Holland

March 18, 2026

Sept. 12, 1951 - March 12, 2026 Rick Dewayne Holland, of Tulsa, Okla., left this earthly world on March 12, 2026. He was 74 years old. He was born on September 12, 1951, in Amarillo, Tex., to Georgia ...

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Christians – Lights in the Darkness

By Shirley R. Watts

March 18, 2026

“You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden” (Matt. 5:14). “For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light” (Eph. 5:8). “Le...

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Study

By Pastor Tim Perkins First Southern Baptist Church, Gore

March 18, 2026

Last Tuesday I finished reading through my Bible. I try to read through the Bible every year. Since Covid I have been able to complete a reading through the entire Bible twice a year. I try to choose ...