John Smith of Vian gets poked about his name a lot he says, but friends who know him well say he is a “likable guy” who is as common as his name. Smith, 40, works as a closing manager for Harps Grocer...

Ruby and Raymond Pigeon of Vian are now accepting donations of new and gently-worn clothing and other items to give to others in need, at no charge. Those wishing to leave items can do so at their res...

With the 2024 presidential election cycle on the horizon, Oklahoma lawmakers have introduced more than 90 election and voting bills ahead of the upcoming legislative session. About one-fifth of these ...

Two people are facing a felony charge of trafficking in illegal drugs (fentanyl) and one is facing add itional charges of driving without a valid driver’s license and harboring a fugitive from justice...

Leadership Oklahoma, a statewide leadership program in its 37th year, is now accepting applications for its 2023-24 adult class. The organization accepts a class of 52 members each year. The criteria ...

A Sallisaw couple is facing a felony charge of possession of stolen vehicle in Sequoyah County District Court after two vehicles reported to be stolen out of Fort Smith, Ark. were discovered in their ...

YES! CONTRARY TO POPULAR SCIENTIFIC BELIEF, MAN WALKED WITH AND SAW DINOSAURS! BELIEVE GOD’S HOLY WORD! IT HAPPENED AS HE (GOD) SAID! THESE WORDS WEREN’TWRITTENMILLIONSOF YEARS AGO, BUT THOUSANDS! THE...

Treat your sweetie and begin your Valentine’s Day weekend with a dine in or carry out lunch provided by the Old Sallisaw High School Association (OSHA) on Feb. 10. The Valentine’s Dinner will include ...

“...that you put off, concerning your former conduct, the old man which grows corrupt according to the deceitful lusts” (Ephesians 4:22). “There- fore put to death your members which are on the earth:...

The alumni board of directors are excited to announce the return of the Vian All School Reunion, Memorial Day weekend, May 27, 2023! The event will be held from 5 to 10 p.m. at the Vian High School Ca...

A Marble City man is facing charges after reportedly breaking into a residence and throwing an axe at a man at a Marble City residence. Justin B. Castillo, 21, was charged on Jan. 18 with felony burgl...

The TSET Healthy Youth Initiative, a program of the Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET), is launching new messaging to connect teens to My Life, My Quit, a free, text-based vape cessation progra...

First Southern Baptist Church, Gore I love the weather in Oklah oma. It is so predictably unpredict-able. Or maybe the phrase should be it changes about as much as a teenage girl getting ready for a d...

Artwork is now being accepted for the 52nd annual Trail of Tears Art Show and Sale. Presented April 8 through May 6 in the gallery at Cherokee Springs Plaza, TOTAS is the longest-running Native Americ...

Round Mountain Church see Throughout the gosMust pels, Jesus talked about prayer and He gave us principles that tell us how we can have an effective prayer life. But it’s inter e st ing that the first...

Editor’s note: If the age does not appear next to a name, it was not listed in the court record. Phillip E. Easley, 31, Roland: Trafficking in illegal drugs;; Poss. of CDS; Unlawful poss. of drug para...

Hello and welcome to our news. It’s been another busy week at the home and we are all anticipating the big snows that are supposed to head our way. Residents have plans to make snow ice cream. (Update...

Would you like help with your individual income tax return this year? Especially if it’s free? AARP Foundation announces the opening of its Tax-Aide site in Sallisaw at First Christian Church at 706 N...

Faelynn Huff Age 3, Sallisaw Who is your Valentine? Elsa is my Valentine! What will you give to others on Valentine’s Day? I will give Valentine’s Day cards and candy. What will you get from others on...

The annual eagle and loon tours have begun at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge (SNWR), and will continue through March 4. The free bus tours, which are conducted in conjunction with Tenkiller State P...