Vian High School choir member Isaiah Drew was recently selected for Oklahoma’s Vocal All-State Choir. Auditions for the prestigious choir were held in November. Students began preparations for the aud...

A former Sequoyah County resident charged with firstdegree murder in tribal court has now been sentenced to 60 years in prison after pleading guilty in federal court in April to the brutal killing of ...

In a show of unity and compassion, the Vian Ministerial Alliance and Center 64 Food Pantry are partnering to ensure no one in the community goes hungry this holiday season, organizing a series of free...

A Vian pastor has been charged with a felony count of lewd molestation in Sequoyah County District Court after he allegedly rubbed up against a minor under the age of 16 in a “lewd and lascivious mann...

The Cherokee Nation has announced the release of its 2025 Annual Compensation Report, confirming the successful completion of its multi-year initiative to raise the minimum wage for all hourly tribal ...

Vian’s 8th annual Burnin’ Down Main Street kicked off Saturday afternon in downtown Vian with a car show, hosted by B&B Auto and Vian Wheel and Tire. A burnout competition followed at 4:30 p.m. Winner...

In a show of unity and compassion, the Vian Ministerial Alliance and Center 64 Food Pantry are partnering to ensure no one in the community goes hungry this holiday season. The two organizations have ...

The Vian Board of Education held its regular monthly meeting on Oct. 13, where board members reviewed district testing results, discussed the 2025–26 budget outlook, and approved several annual policy...

The Webbers Falls Board of Trustees met for its regular monthly meeting on Oct. 14, with Mayor Johnny Pollard calling the session to order at 6:16 p.m. Trustees Jewell Hall, Danny Haley, John Morgan, ...

The Gore Board of Trustees met for their regular monthly meeting on Oct. 21, at the Gore Municipal Complex, with Mayor Robin Henry calling the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. During the public speaking ...

The Vian Police Department has recognized local resident Kevin Chew for his courage and selflessness during a recent emergency. According to Vian Police Chief Mark Harkins, on Sept. 28, a medical emer...

Country music fans are in for a treat this November as 1990s hitmakers Ricochet and Oklahoma’s own Becky Hobbs take the stage together for a special concert benefiting The Oklahoma School for the Blin...

Veterans Day Assembly at 10 a.m., Gore Event Center. All veterans and a guest are welcome to join students for lunch following the assembly. Veterans Day Breakfast and Program. Breakfast will be serve...

The Vian Board of Trustees took several key actions during its regular monthly meeting on Oct. 20, including approving the town’s designation as a Purple Heart Town and officially taking over this yea...

Vian’s 8th annual Burnin’ Down Main Street is slated for Saturday, in downtown Vian, at the Anna Belle Farmer Park. This year’s event is hosted once again by B&B Auto and Vian Wheel and Tire. Car Show...

Friday, Oct. 31 Halloween on Elm with the Sallisaw Police Department, 5 to 7 p.m. Stanley Tubbs Memorial Library, 3 to 5 p.m., treats and a fun craft. Red Autumn Art Festival, downtown Sallisaw. Runs ...

A Sallisaw man has been charged with first-degree manslaughter and several related offenses following a deadly collision earlier this month that investigators described as a possible case of road rage...

The Oklahoma Department of Human Services (OKDHS) announced last Tuesday that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will be suspended beginning Nov. 1, following notification from ...

The Sequoyah County Sheriff ’s Office has conducted an investigation following reports of possible elder abuse and illegal drug use by a caretaker at the home of an elderly Vian man. Debbie Frankie, 7...

Vian’s 8th annual Burnin’ Down Main Street, featuring a car show and burnout competition is set for Saturday, Nov. 8, in downtown Vian at the Anna Belle Farmer Park. This year’s event is hosted by B&B...