The Blackgum Fire Department will be hosting a Pancake Breakfast on Sept. 3 at the Blackgum Community Center, north of Vian. Menu will consist of pancakes, bacon, and beverage, with all proceeds benef...

Pastor Michael Martin Hebrews 11:6 “But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.” Fa...

Shirley R. “Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, The fruit of the womb is a reward” ( Ps 127:3). Another school year ahead of families. Usually an exciting time, but so much has happened in ...

Former students of Douglas School in Vian are invited to attend an upcoming reunion slated for October 7, 8 and 9, according to Class of 1969 graduates Denise Hayes and James Drew, who are organizing ...

Pastor Kenneth Byrd Proverbs 20:27 The spirt of man is the candle of the Lord, searching all the inward parts of the belly. Just because you’re a Christian d o e s n’ t mean you will be successful in ...

Pastor Reggie Kelley, Blackgum Christian Union Church GAMBLING! WHAT IS IT TO YOU? FOR SOME—IT’S THEIR GOD! PLEASE STUDY FOR YOURSELVES! WHICH IS FIRST IN YOUR LIFE? IS GOD FIRST IN YOUR LIFE OR IS IT...

Jefferson Starship, one of the most successful arena rock groups of the 1970s and ‘80s, is keeping its legacy alive and touring the country with its iconic catalog of Top 40 singles. On Friday, Aug. 5...

Northeastern Health System Sequoyah Hospital has accepted a new partnership with the Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences to staff the hospital’s emergency room with physicians who are...

The Sallisaw High School (SHS) class of 1964 recently held their 58th reunion. They met at the OSHSA Activity center. classmates attending the reunion were: left to right, standing, back row, Doris Tr...

Michelle Hamilton of Vian may be England born and raised but after she and her husband fell in love with Oklahoma’s lakes and hills, they made Sequoyah County their home and she says she is loving the...

The Vian Farmers Market is held the first Saturday of each month in downtown Vian. There is a $10 fee for all vendors for each event. Market hours are from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Buy fresh and shop local! F...

In his fourth season competing in the advanced division, wakeboarder Preston Scott, from Oklahoma City, took time to practice on Lake Tenkiller, perfecting his passion in the evening hours last Saturd...

Brylee Choate of Marble City is a new junior member of the American Angus Association®, reports Mark McCully, CEO of the national organization with headquarters in Saint Joseph, Mo. Junior members of ...

Ruby and Raymond Pigeon of Vian are now accepting donations of new and gently-worn clothing and other items to give to others in need, at no charge. Those wishing to leave items can do so at their res...

VANITY! ALL IS VANITY! DON’T STORE UP YOUR TREASURES IN THIS OL’ WORLD! Ecclesiastes 1-18 1The words of the Preacher, the son of David, king in Jerusalem. 2Vanity of vanities, saith the Preacher, vani...

The Vian High School graduating class of 1972 will be having a 50-year class reunion on Thursday, July 21. Lunch will be held at 1 p.m. at Geno’s in Muskogee. Ron Kincaid will be guest speaker. If you...

The University of Central Oklahoma (UCO) recently announced the students named to the university’s honor rolls, a distinction given to those who achieve the highest academic standards. For the spring ...

The Blackgum Harvestime Church Sewing Sisters will be hosting their 13th annual Quilts of Past & Present Quilt Show on Friday, July 29, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, July 30, from 9 a.m. to 4 p....

Donald Shuey and Trina Shuey would like to announce the marriage of their daughter, Hannah Shuey to Zac Baker. The wedding took place Saturday, June 25,at Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, with her g...

McNeese State University conferred degrees on 756 graduates during the 158th commencement ceremonies May 13 in Burton Coliseum. The spring Class of 2022 included graduates from 33 parishes, 18 states ...