The University of Central Arkansas congratulates more than 1,300 students who were named to the spring 2022 Dean’s List. Local students include Johnathan L Fernandez of Roland, and Cy Sheffield of Sal...

Twenty-five Oklahoma high school seniors were selected to be the next President’s Leadership Class at Northeastern State University (NSU.) Serena Vang of Sallisaw High School is one of the 25 seniors....

Vian Elementary School has announced that two students were accidentally omitted from the recent honor roll that was published. Making the Superintendent’s Honor Roll and all A’s for the 2021-2022 sch...

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. “Raymond and I feel like God is not through with us...

The Sequoyah County Historical Society celebrated its 50th Anniversary May 15 at the museum in Sallisaw. Earl Strebeck, president of the Society, led activities and opened the celebration with The Lor...

Learn about fishing and conservation at a Kid’s Fishing Clinic on May 21. Sponsored by Tenkiller State Park, the event will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 pm. at Vian City Lake. Hands-on learning stations ...

The Garden of Memories Cemetery has announced Decoration Day will be held on Sunday, May 15, for those that have family and loved ones buried there. The cemetery operates solely on donations for mowin...

Bill and Wilma Edwards said they enjoyed attending and the pancakes served during the Sequoyah County (MDT) Child Abuse Task Force pancake breakfast in April. Proceeds from the breakfast went to the S...

Believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God and you will have eternal life! “Jesus answered and said to him, “Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God” (Joh...

Can God trust you to be loyal? Loyal=Unswerving in allegiance, faithful in allegiance to one’s sovereign or government, faithful to a private person to whom fidelity is due. Who are you loyal to? Can ...

Sequoyah County District Attorney Jack Thorp announced he retained his seat after drawing no opponents once filing period closed for Cherokee County on April 15. Thorp has served as District Attorney ...

Stacey and David Slaughter, who attended the Sequoyah County (MDT) Child Abuse Task Force pancake breakfast last month, said they were delighted by the breakfast. The Masonic Lodge 918-775-6655 later ...

John 14:3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also. This is the doctrine that Jesus left with his disciples. I wil...

Kat Kosterlitzky, Gavin Stinnett, and Emily Foster traveled to Oklahoma Baptist University to compete in the OSSAA 3A State Choral Competition with the Vian School Choir. Each soloist received superio...

Sequoyah County Undersheriff Charles House, center, accepts a check for $25,000 on behalf of the Sequoyah County Sheriff’s Department from the Cherokee Nation, which was made possible by the tribe’s ...

The Oklahoma Tax Commission recently released city sales tax collection figures that primarily represents local tax receipts from February business. The monies they reported this period represent sale...

Cherokee Nation Counselors, E.O. “Junior” Smith, District 5, and Daryl Legg, District 6, will be hosting a community meeting and dinner for those in their districts at 6 p.m. Friday, May 13, at the Sa...

The Vian School Choir will be conducting their Spring Choral Concert at 7 p.m. on May 10, at the school cafetorium. There will be live musicians to accompany the students as well. Mark your calendar f...

Box Cemetery will hold their annual Decoration Day on Sunday, May 15. Clean-up will be the weekend before starting at 8 a.m. on Saturday, May 7. The Cemetery Board is asking that all flowers be remove...

The Blackgum Fire Department will be holding a pancake breakfast from 7 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 28, at the Blackgum Community Building. The cost is $7 for adults and $5 for children.