State Rep. Randy Randleman (405) 557-7375 randy.randleman@okhouse.gov I recently attended the Council of State Government’s Southern Legislative Conference, held in Oklahoma City this year. CSG is a n...

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...

Matthew 13:47-50 “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a net, that was cast into the sea, and gathered of every kind: Which, when it was full, they drew to shore, and sat down, and gathered the g...

Jesus said: “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me” (John 14:6). Jesus gave His life for the sinner… you and me! Praise the Lord! We can be saved! Today t...

Gore Lower Elementary School is getting a jump start on academics! Beginning July 25 through August 11, the school will be offering a program to students in grades first through fifth grade (grade for...

Wrong thinking, wrong believing and wrong speaking are the giants that defeat you. For example, with the children of Israel it wasn’t the giants in the land of Canaan that kept Israel from possessing ...

The Blackgum Harvestime Church Sewing Sisters will be hosting their 13th annual Quilts of Past & Present Quilt Show on Friday, July 29, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, July 30, from 9 a.m. to 4 p....

With the recent oven-hot temperatures and parched landscape much of Sequoyah County has experienced as of late, it’s difficult to recall that it hasn’t always been this way. Spring flooding ravaged pa...

The city of Sallisaw and town of Vian have renewed their agreement for Sallisaw’s Animal Welfare Office to receive animals from Vian at a cost of $30 per animal delivered. The agreement terminates on ...

The Biden administration took another step to improve relations with the nation’s nearly 575 Native American tribes by signing an agreement giving the Cherokee Nation greater control over road improve...

Vian’s Favorite Sons and Daughters and the Mayor’s Choice awards were presented on July 1, prior to the Vian Fireworks Extravaganza at St. John Stadium. Pictured from the left is Amie Cato-Remer-Favor...

The Vian Farmers Market is held the first Saturday of each month in downtown Vian. There is a $10 fee for all vendors for each event. Market hours are from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Buy fresh and shop local! F...

Even in Oklahoma in July, invariably someone will ask, “Is it hot enough for you?” That’s akin to a bubbling egg alongside strips of sizzling bacon in the morning skillet making the same query. In the...

Round Mountain Community Church recently celebrated Pastor Kenneth Byrd and his wife, Haley, for 10 years of God’s service at the church. They celebrated on Sunday, July 10, with a 10:30 a.m. worship ...

Former students of Douglas School in Vian are invited to attend an upcoming reunion slated for October 7, 8 and 9, according to Class of 1969 graduates Denise Hayes and James Drew, who are organizing ...

The following citations were issued by the Vian Police Department in June: Adib S. Abdullah: Illegal U-turn. Irvin D. Pense: Speeding 16-20 mph over. Jaswinder Singh: Illegal U-turn. Beyene D. Tiglu: ...

Pyper Murphy Age 7, Sallisaw If you could choose what to learn at school, what would it be? How to draw a sloth! Who is the best teacher you’ve ever had and why? Miss Kelsi because I just like her a ...

The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is reporting the first human case, and death in 2022, caused by West Nile Virus (WNV) in a Central Oklahoma resident. The patient was hospitalized before...

Gore Lower Elementary School is getting a jump start on academics! Beginning July 25 through August 11, the school will be offering a program to students in grades first through fifth grade (grade for...

Applications for the 2022-23 Miss Cherokee Leadership, Junior Miss Cherokee Leadership and Little Cherokee Ambassadors competitions are now available. To download the applications, visit https:// www....