A tragic collision northeast of Gore claimed the lives of two local residents on Saturday afternoon and left a third critically injured, according to an accident released by the Oklahoma Highway Patro...

The Vian High School cheerleaders are conducting their annual rib sale, featuring ribs, hot links and pulled pork, during Memorial Day weekend in the downtown Anna Bell Farmer Park gazebo. Food can be...

The Gore Board of Trustees held a brief but focused special meeting on May 9 to discuss and take action on a personnel matter within the Gore Police Department. The meeting, called to order by Mayor R...

If you’re living with Type 2 diabetes, struggling with insulin resistance or simply looking to improve your overall health, the Diabetes Undone program offers a valuable opportunity to take charge of ...

Gore Public Works Authority (GPWA) customers will be allowed to dispose of undesirable items with some exceptions during the town’s spring cleanup day on May 24, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The following it...

Cherokee Nation Foundation (CNF) announced more than $500,000 in scholarship awarded to 108 students for the 2025-26 academic year, continuing to increase access to education for Cherokee students and...

Sen. Warren Hamilton, R-McCurtain, secured unanimous approval from the Senate for House Bill 1003, which raises the age of consent from 16 to 18 years of age. Hamilton has been a leading proponent of ...

Gerald and Mya Fish of Blackgum joyfully celebrate 60 years of love, laughter and unwavering togetherness. Married on May 22, 1965, at Sugar Grove Methodist Church near Bloomingdale, Wis., their journ...

A group of parents, grandparents and teachers last week filed a legal challenge to the newly adopted social studies standards. They want a judge to throw the standards out. The plaintiffs include teac...

Vian High School Class of 1975 is holding their 50-year class reunion from 6 to 8:30 p.m. on Friday, May 23, at J&D’s Steakhouse, 230 N. Oak St., Sallisaw. All former classmates and graduates are invi...

Vian Baptist Church is proud to announce their new Wednesday night Youth Program, which will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. at the church. There will be lessons, snacks and games for all attendees. The Mini...

Webbers Falls Warrior students who met their AR goals this school year were rewarded with a trip to the Gathering Place and Incredible Pizza. Thank you to Mr. Hicks, Mrs. Newcomer and Ms. Candice for ...

Pre-K students at Gore Elementary not only learned how to grow things this school year, they also learned to harvest. The students are shown harvesting their radishes last week.

Students in Mrs. Edgmon’s class at Gore Public Schools recently had the opportunity to learn about harvesting onions.

Members of the Vian FFA Chapter won firstplace honors in the state FFA land judging career development event during the 2025 Oklahoma FFA Interscholastics on April 26. Team members included Natalie Gu...

The Kindness Krew awarded Sallisaw High School senior Latisha James and Central High School senior Elizabeth Ortiz scholarships on April 23. Through a huge garage sale fundraiser last year, The Kindne...

The District 27 District Attorney’s Office has a new First Assistant District Attorney. Richard Incremona began his legal career as a law clerk with the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office in Freehold...

BALTIMORE, Md. — Gregory Dale Kirk, a 1984 graduate of Sallisaw who is a researcher for the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, has been elected a 2024 Fellow of American Association for the ...

Carl Albert State College (CASC) has been ranked the #1 nursing school in Oklahoma for 2025 by Research. com, a trusted source in educational rankings and resources. This recognition places CASC at th...

At just 25 years old, Emilee Edwards of Vian is already making her mark as a passionate artist, dedicated cultural advocate, and proud member of a close-knit community. A graduate of Connors State Col...