Native students preparing for the national ACT exam can now register for a free virtual workshop hosted by Cherokee Nation Foundation. The Aug. 27 workshop is hosted in partnership with Testing With S...

The Blackgum Fire Department will be hosting a Pancake Breakfast on Sept. 3 at the Blackgum Community Center, north of Vian. Menu will consist of pancakes, bacon, and beverage, with all proceeds benef...

Oklahoma Blood Institute is hosting a blood drive with NHS Sequoyah, Thursday, Aug. 18, from 11 a.m. to 3 pm. on the bloodmobile. Individuals ages 16 and older* are urged to give blood. All successful...

It’s been 12 weeks since 18-year-old Salvador Ramos, armed with an AR-15 rifle, entered Robb Elementary School unobstructed through an unlocked door where he fatally shot 19 students and two teachers ...

LYNN MCCULLEY Special to the news Sequoyah County Commissioners approved a request from the Eastern Oklahoma Circuit Engineering District last Monday to terminate a contract with the Oklahoma Departme...

Special to the news What at one time may have been an enjoyable endeavor has oftentimes become a dreaded venture of necessity in today’s stressful economic times. For instance, a trip to the neighbor...

Nahla Smith Age 10, Vian Are you ready to start school? Yes, I want to see my friends! Who is your best friend? Kalli Taylor since Kindergarten. What was the best thing about summer? Playing my Xbox ...

The following citations were issued by the department in July: Kathy Hartwell: Speeding. Kaleb L. Robertson: TOC-beer. Brooklin Reason: All taxes due state. Teana Bennett: Expired tag; Fails to comply...

Raymond “Bunker” Rose was a recipient of this year’s Vian Favorite Son award. Bunker was born July 10, 1946, to Ed Rose and Fern Fullen Rose of Vian. After getting out of school, he worked with his fa...

Oklahoma Attorney General John O’Connor has announced that Oklahoma is joining a nationwide Anti-Robocall Litigation Task Force of 50 attorneys general to investigate and take legal action against the...

The Sequoyah County Health Department (SCHD) in Sallisaw is offering services for children and adolescents under the age of 18 beginning in August. Leading the clinic is Traci Stewart, APRN. Stewart h...

Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. and Deputy Chief Bryan Warner announced today a $1 million relief program to help Cherokee ranchers. The “Relief for Cherokee Ranchers” program will su...

The following citations were issued by the department in July: Mohamed A. Jama: Illegal U-turn. Ankush (No given name): Illegal U-turn. Nickalus Poulter: Illegal U-turn. Dillon See: Illegal Uturn. Mar...

Attention all Se- quoyah County 4-H members/parents, 4-H enrollment is now open for the 2022-2023 school year. You have to re-enroll, even if you have previously done so. If you are Cherokee, you have...

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...

Indian Capital Technology Center (ICTC) – Sallisaw Campus Director Nick Carter has announced that classes will begin August 15 for all full-time day programs. The morning session runs from 8 through 1...

The new 988 Mental Health Lifeline is now available across the state of Oklahoma. The threedigit number offers immediate response during mental health crises by a local trained behavioral health speci...

The results are in and Oklahoma’s state bridges continue to shine in a national ranking for good bridge conditions. Bridge reconstruction projects and repairs made in 2021 helped move Oklahoma up to N...

Connors State College has announced they are not raising tuition or fees for FY23. In a year where many Americans are faced with increased prices, CSC has expressed their desire to keep prices as affo...

Early voting begins Thursday Aug. 18, for voters in Sequoyah County. Voters who will not be able to make it to the polls on Election Day, have the option of voting early at their County Election Board...