The Sequoyah County Sheriff ’s Office recently held its annual awards banquet and Christmas dinner. “We are so blessed to have so many supporters from all over the county that help sponsor our banquet...

Many children in Oklahoma can receive free exams and glasses through SoonerCare, Vision Service Plan benefits provided by Vizavance, formerly PBO, or through their Vision Quest assistance program. Rep...

Wanted by LeFlore County Vian Police Chief Mark Harkins said authorities are currently searching for a Vian man who has an outstanding warrant for his arrest in Le-Flore County. Billy D. Rowell, 66, i...

Sequoyah County Assessor Brandy Dobbs announced that Personal Property Renditions were mailed out to Sequoyah County residents on Jan. 2. Dobbs says if any renditions are not received by her office on...

Edna Tucker, of Vian, celebrated her 103rd birthday on Wednesday, Dec. 27. Edna was born on Dec. 27, 1920. A family member said that Edna was 103 years young, and her life weaves a rich tapestry of wi...

January 19 is the last day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote in the Feb. 13 Board of Education election, according to Sequoyah County Election Board Secretary Cindy Osbor...

This New Year’s Day, the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department (OTRD) is offering free guided hikes, admission and parking at participating parks as part of the national America’s State Parks Fir...

Good news: This year’s flu vaccine appears to be particularly effective at preventing severe cases. Bad news: Only about 40% of Americans eligible for flu shots have received one. More good news: Ther...

The Reading Counts Contest for Vian High School ended for the semester in December. The top point earners for each grade were, freshmen Anna Farar, sophomore Lacey Martin, junior Zoey Salas, and senio...

Webbers Falls Public Schools had two students recently compete in FCCLA STAR Events. Hunter Carey (left) earned a first place in Professional Presentation, while Taytam Doyle (right) earned second pla...

Robert W. Adkins, 59: Domestic abuse-A&B. Sonya Hurst, 59, Booneville, Ark.: Harboring fugitive from justice; Unlawful poss. of drug paraphernalia. Joshua D. Permenter, 39, Arkoma: Cruelty to animals;...

Best of Parade - Sloan Farms Best Business - El Lago Best walking group - Gore 4H Best Church - Gore First Baptist Best Family Float - Campbell Kids Best Classic Vehicle - Schuyler Montgomery Best Hor...

The Campbell kids took first place in the Family Float category of the Gore Christmas parade. The theme of this year’s parade was “Favorite Christmas Movie.” The family created “A Christmas Story” wit...

Many children in Oklahoma can receive free exams and glasses through SoonerCare, Vision Service Plan benefits provided by Vizavance, formerly PBO, or through their Vision Quest assistance program. Rep...

Sammy Kershaw is making a resounding comeback at Lee Creek Tavern located inside Cherokee Casino & Hotel Roland on Friday, Dec. 29, at 9 p.m. Renowned since the ‘90s for dominating country music with ...

Sequoyah County Cooperative Extension Service Educator Janis Risley and Tammy Perry, Health Disparities Specialist, will be offering the Arthritis Foundation’s Walk with Ease Program beginning on Jan....

The Mayors Council of Oklahoma and the Oklahoma Municipal League invite eighth graders from home, public, and private schools throughout Oklahoma to participate in a statewide essay contest, “If I Wer...

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma has announced that a federal grand jury returned the following eight unsealed indictments for November 2023. Beard, Steven De-W...

Gene’s Aqua Pro is sponsoring their annual “TenChiller” on Lake Tenkiller on New Year’s Day. On Jan. 1, 2024, Gene’s will open at 9 a.m. for waiver-signing, airfills, gear rental and story swapping. D...

The Webbers Falls Board of Trustees convened on Dec. 12 for their monthly meeting to address various issues and projects affecting the community. The meeting was called to order promptly at 6:03 p.m.,...