Congratulations go out to 2023 College Board National Rural and Small Town Recognition awardee, Jathan Brockman. Jathan is a senior at Vian High School and earned this honor for his academic excellenc...

An accident that happened on Labor Day on a rural road near Porum has reportedly claimed the life of a Webbers Falls teen. According to the preliminary accident report, the incident took place around ...

The Oklahoma Tobacco Helpline, a program of the Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET), is offering Oklahomans who want to quit tobacco a special opportunity. Throughout September, Oklahomans who s...

AA Meetings are now being held at Vian Vian United Methodist Church, located at the corner of Lee and Blackstone Streets. The meetings are held each week on Tuesday and Friday, beginning at 7 p.m. Inf...

Kacie L. Hawkins, 37, Sallisaw: Falsely personate another to create liability. Tommi D. Monk, Oklahoma City: Falsely personate another to create liability; Knowingly receiving or concealing stolen pro...

Ottawa County award is eye-opener for commissioners Sequoyah County Commissioners are concerned about how a multi-million dollar lawsuit such as the one recently in Ottawa County could not only deplet...

The following citations were issued by the department in August: Gafur Jalilov: Failure to obey official traffic control device. Yonas K. Fishatsion: Illegal U-turn. Muslimah Quattlebaum: Failure to o...

Sequoyah County Commissioner Ray Watts signed a proclamation on Tuesday, declaring September as Suicide Prevention Month with representatives from the Sallisaw NOW Coalition, People Inc. and other cou...

SoonerCare now includes coverage for various naloxone products without requiring a physician visit. Members can get naloxone products from SoonerCare contracted pharmacies with a standing order that a...

In the annals of American history, the year 1907 marked a pivotal moment as Oklahoma joined the Union, securing its status as the 46th state. Today, the state of Oklahoma comprises 77 counties, encomp...

The town of Gore’s 21st annual Cruise Night, Car Show and Burnout competition will be held from 2 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15, in downtown Gore. Dubbed “Oklahoma’s biggest, baddest 2-lane cruise eve...

Cherokee Nation is sharing its rich history and culture in a new, free class, open to the public, “Cherokee Nation: A History of Resilience.” Join this course at the Muldrow Cherokee Community Buildin...

Gore FFA is holding a Cornhole tournament on September 16 at the Gore Elementary gym. Check in is at 9:30 a.m.

The fifth annual Douglas, Vian High School Reunion has been scheduled for October 13, 14 and 15, at Murphy’s Mountain, 449010 E. 979 Road, Vian. “It is that time again for our annual Douglas Elementar...

The Gore School Board convened for a regular meeting on August 14, where several significant decisions were made during the meeting, indicating the boards dedication to enhancing the educational exper...

Following a fatal shooting last month at a high school football game in Choctaw, local authorities and state law enforcement agencies have been working hand-in-hand, ensuring that it doesn’t happen in...

Featuring car show and burn out competition Vians 6th annual Burnin Down Main Street, featuring a car show and burn out competition, is set for Saturday, Nov. 4 in downtown Vian at the Anna Belle Farm...

Gore man is one of 37 million Americans in a tragic fraternity Gene Blankenship of Gore lives a life like so many other Oklahomans. His wife, Stacy, is a devoted helpmeet. They have four children — Ad...

Tickets for a “Calliope Queen” quilt made by Reba Luce, left, are currently for sale at the Senior Nutrition Center in Sallisaw. Tickets may be purchased for $2 each or three for $5, with proceeds ben...

Matthew Finny, 29, Roland: Grand larceny. Jiran Husband, 31, Hattiesburg, Miss.: Unlawful poss. of CD with intent to distribute; Unlawful poss. of drug paraphernalia; Driving without a valid DL. Frede...