For more than four decades, Dr. Gary Cox has been the veterinarian Sallisaw could count on, day or night, weekday or holiday, rain or shine. From household pets to livestock and wildlife, his practice...

The Friends of the Stanley Tubbs Memorial Library is holding a membership drive with the first meeting happening at 6 p.m. on January 12, in the library meeting room. The Friends are a non-profit grou...

The Oklahoma State Department of Education has assigned the state a D grade for academic achievement in public schools, but a C in learning growth for the 2024-25 school year. The agency recently rele...

Felony Docket Joseph W. Marshall, 39, Sallisaw: Grand larceny. Duston W. Coody, 39, Muldrow: Grand larceny; False declaration of ownership in pawn. Regino E. Marquez-Trujillo, 55, Sallisaw: Embezzleme...

Oklahoma and Arkansas officials are denouncing a federal judge’s decision that found poultry companies responsible for polluting a key watershed in both states and also ordered them to pay millions to...

The Gore Public Schools Board of Education conducted its regular monthly meeting on Dec. 8, in the Gore Schools Board Room, addressing routine financial matters, personnel decisions and administrative...

The Webbers Falls Board of Trustees approved routine business, denied a request to use a city alley as a private driveway, and took steps toward bidding a new museum remodel during its regular meeting...

The gross household income limit for seniors who own property in Sequoyah County has been increased to $80,600 for the 2026 tax year, County Assessor Brandy Allen (previously Dobbs) reported recently....

A bicyclist was seriously injured last Monday afternoon following a collision with a pickup truck along Hwy. 82 in Sequoyah County, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP). The accident occurre...

Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. on Friday announced the creation of new military branch license plates that will soon be available to Cherokee veterans and active military. Chief Hosk...

Arvest Bank has been recognized in Forbes’ first-ever America’s Best-in-State Companies list, measuring associate and customer satisfaction and business growth. Arvest is listed #5 overall among Arkan...

The Marble City Spring Fling has been set from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on May 16, with door prizes and free drawings throughout the day. The morning will kick off with Breakfast at the Bank starting at 7 a.m...

The OSU Extension Office is hosting a Cattle Showmanship Workshop on Jan. 24 at the Sequoyah County Fairgrounds. Join in on a hands-on workshop designed to help exhibitors sharpen their showmanship sk...

A second stretch of the east end of the Turner Turnpike is preparing to see its speed limit raised. The expansion of the stretch between Bristow and Kellyville to six lanes is expected to be completed...

The District 27 District Attorney’s Office recently hosted its annual “Tree of Honor and Remembrance” ceremony in honor of those who have lost their lives to violent crimes. “This time of year can be ...

Jan. 16 - Nominations for Salute to Excellence awards due. Jan. 22-26 - On the Road to Leadership trip, Jan. 23-24, Night at the Science Museum. Feb. 7 - Horse and Dog Communications Contest. Feb. 27-...

Everyone should plan for longterm care as we enter a new year. Many people focus on improving finances, health and well-being but one powerful New Year’s resolution often overlooked is planning for lo...

Supporters of an effort to gradually eliminate property taxes have withdrawn and refiled their initiative petition. Mike Reynolds, a former Republican House member and proponent, said the measure was ...

What began more thantwoyearsagowhen SLPT Global Pump Group announced it was being acquired by Millison Casting Technology was celebrated last Wednesday at the Sallisaw manufacturing plant with grandop...

The Cookson Hills Electric (CHE) Foundation recently awarded a series of community grants through its Operation Round Up program, continuing a tradition of local support that has been central to the c...