Jesus was like a trained soldier at the gate of a city. He stood watch over his mind, He guarded the gateway to His heart. Many thoughts were denied entrance into the mind or Jesus. Matthew 16:21-23, ...

Editor’s note: If the age does not appear next to a name, it was not listed in the court record. Felony Docket Tommy Broumley, 27, Sallisaw: Unlawful poss. of CD with intent to distribute; Bringing co...

Cookson United Methodist Church has set up a Free Library Box on the southeast corner of the building. The Free Library Box has books from Pre-K to adult levels of reading. Everyone is invited to give...

With over a decade of Vike Hike events completed, it was not an easy or carelessly made decision to move the 2020 event virtual. Event organizers know that participants plan, train, fuel, and have fun...

“But I do not want you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning those who have fallen asleep, lest you sorrow as others who have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so God will...

One Vian resident received a degree during Oklahoma Baptist University’s Spring Commencement on Saturday, Aug. 1, on the south lawn of Raley Chapel on the OBU campus in Shawnee. United States Senator ...

One day we meet someone to hold dear, It may start as friends because feelings aren’t clear. We must be careful of actions and words we say, They can create trouble that may not go away. Remarks and a...

Gore’s first responders are looking for citizens to support their efforts through blood donation with Oklahoma Blood Institute. Those who give at the Boots & Badges blood drive on Wednesday, August 19...

The Webbers Falls Board of Trustees met August 11 where they unanimously voted to accept the resignation of vice mayor Robert S. Ogg, Jr., who has been charged with a criminal misdemeanor count of emb...

What’s better than tax free weekend? Fill a bag up for $1 at Canterbury Chapel, located at 202 Randall in Vian. The sale will be held on Aug. 28 and 29 for all spring and summer clothes. You can fill ...

Matthew 24:1-51 1 And Jesus went out, and departed from the temple: and his disciples came to him for to shew him the buildings of the temple. 2 And Jesus said unto them, See ye not all these things? ...

A bench warrant has been issued for a Vian man charged with failure to comply with Sex Offender Registration Act. Loyd Franklin Foreman, Jr., 52, was formally charged on August 4 in Sequoyah County Di...

A Vian man has been arrested and charged with the shooting of his brother, who was reportedly shot in the leg during an argument between the two. Nathan Baker, 30, was charged on August 3 in Sequoyah ...

On May 14, the Taco Bell Foundation awarded $3 million in Live Más Scholarships to 621 employees and students, selected from more than 11,000 submissions this year. Out of this year’s 621 winners, one...

James and Sarah Williams were always on the go and when they put their lives together, it equaled two very tired adults and lots of late night drive-thru meals. James, a school counselor at Tahlequah ...

Cherokee Nation and Cherokee Nation Health Services have created a voucher program to help more Cherokee citizens purchase new eyeglasses regardless of their age, income or health diagnosis. The Eyegl...

At last Monday’s monthly meeting of the Oklahoma Transportation Commission, commissioners approved raising the speed limit on nearly 400 miles of rural interstates. The OTC approved six locations on I...

Editor’s note: If the age does not appear next to a name, it was not listed in the court record. Felony Docket Jonathan Anderson, 36, Sallisaw: Unlawful poss. of CD with intent to distribute; Possess ...

The following citations were issued in July: Emmit Waskom, III: Driving in a manner not reasonable or proper. Rachel Swimmer: All taxes due state/expired tag Ċarl Hanson: Driving in a manner not reaso...

The U.S. Census Bureau is inviting Oklahoma residents to join in their Stop the Knock campaign, which is designed to encourage residents to respond to the Census now, to lessen the possibility of a Ce...