The Vian Garden of Memories Cemetery Board is expressing its appreciation to the Vian Community Foundation (VCF) for a recent grant that has helped enhance the cemetery’s appearance, while also lookin...

TULSA – Rep. David Hardin, R-Stilwell said a Tyson representative confirmed the company would renew contracts with Oklahoma farmers despite a federal judge rejection on Wednesday of a proposed settlem...

Kynlee Wren of the Vian FFA Chapter, has been selected to perform at the 100th annual State FFA Convention as part of the 2026 Chorus. She is one of 100 talented FFA members selected to perform at the...

The Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs (ODVA) has announced that the Sallisaw Veterans Home has passed its federal recognition survey, and has begun its full admissions process for eligible veter...

Webbers Falls students had a great surprise at a recent after school event, when Officers Elkins and Yerby from the Webbers Falls Police Department stopped by to read to them. COURTESY

The Gore Board of Trustees voted last Tuesday evening to accept the resignation of Town Clerk Lisa Settlemyre following a brief special meeting that included an executive session discussion. The meeti...

OKLAHOMA CITY — After successfully completing the gauntlet of registration paperwork, Kenny Smith smiled and posed for pictures with his grandchildren who had waited patiently by his side as he filed ...

Gore Public Schools celebrated a significant milestone on Tuesday afternoon with a groundbreaking ceremony for its new elementary school. Students from the Lower Elementary, along with staff, administ...

The Gore Board of Trustees has issued a public statement addressing a recent personnel matter involving Vice Mayor Larry Pack and former Town Clerk Lisa Settlemyre. According to the release dated Apri...

A federal judge’s rejection of proposed settlement agreements in the long-running State of Oklahoma v. Tyson Foods case has reignited uncertainty for poultry producers, state officials and environment...

A community fundraiser has been organized to support Ronnie Baldwin as he battles liver cancer and faces mounting medical expenses and lost income. An Indian taco fundraiser will be held from 11 a.m. ...

The Vian Board of Trustees approved major funding for a new fire pumper truck, hired a part-time police officer, and honored local veterans during its regular monthly meeting on March 16. The meeting ...

After more than 40 years of answering emergency calls and serving his community as both a paramedic and deputy, Jimmy Carson now finds himself facing the most difficult challenge of his life—an aggres...

A new multi-agency initiative aimed at reducing property crime across District 27 has been announced by District Attorney Jack Thorp, who says stronger coordination among law enforcement agencies will...

The Gore Board of Education approved several personnel hires and accepted the district’s annual audit report during its regular meeting held at 6 p.m. on March 9. The board members began the meeting b...

A LeFlore County man accused of shooting a Webbers Falls police officer during a traffic stop in 2025 has now pleaded guilty to multiple federal charges stemming from the incident. According to the Un...

The Eufaula Board of Education voted in a special meeting on March 26, to hire Brian Hummingbird to succeed their current superintendent, Monty Guthrie, who is retiring this summer. Currently serving ...

Living in Oklahoma usually means either a fascination with or fear of tornadoes and thunderstorms, both of which come with a healthy respect for the awesome, if not unpredictable, power of Mother Natu...

Floodplain regulations, funding flexibility and several community improvement efforts highlighted discussions during the Webbers Falls Board of Trustees meeting held on March 10. Trustees began by app...

Statewide election activity officially begins at 8 a.m. April 1 when the candidate filing period opens, Sequoyah County Election Board Secretary Ruby Brunk says. Candidates for state offices must file...