The new legislative session starts Monday, Feb. 3, and everybody in the Capitol is getting ready. I recently spoke to the superintendents, principals and school counselors in District 15, and provide...

Vian High School senior and band member, Jackson Heflin, was presented his OSSBDA jacket on Monday morning by Vian Band Director Lisa Rhodes. Rhodes said Heflin, who’s signed a letter of intent to per...

Thursday, Jan. 30 Vian Senior Night wrestling duals vs. Greenwood (Ark.) and Fort Smith (Ark.) Northside (5 p.m.); Vian girls and boys basketball at Eufaula (6:30 p.m.); Gore girls and boys basketball...

On January 16, Century 21 Real Estate LLC announced the winners of its quarterly Relentless Agent Awards,” recognizing excellence in the ever-evolving real estate industry. Edna Kimble of Century 21 W...

Gore Public Schools Superintendent Lucky McCrary will retain his position as Gore Schools Superintendent for another three years following a vote by the Gore School Board of Education. The board met o...

State Rep. Randy Randleman (R-Eufala) last week filed House Bill 3354 to direct the State Dept. of Education to create an apprenticeship graduation program for high school students. HB3354 would requi...

The day we met my heart was filled with glee, I visioned having you belong to me. My love for you began at first sight, I desired to hold you near every night. Your every smile took my breath away, I ...

Billie Anthony of Gore has a gift for making people around her feel good. As the leader of TOPS (Take Off Pounds) in Sallisaw, Anthony said she always wants to come up with ways to support and motivat...

Are you a good friend? Yes, I’m nice and friendly, and I care about my friends. How would the world be different if animals could talk? I’d be really weird, horses would be talking to us. Would you c...

AARP Foundation announces the opening of its Tax-Aide site at First Christian Church at 706 North Wheeler in Salli-saw. The site will be open on Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. from Feb. 5 until Apr...

VMS Students of the Month

Thrift Store Open Canterbury Thrift in Vian is open on Saturday only from 9 a.m. until 12 noon. They have re-organized for winter and have lots of jeans, sweaters, coats, hats, scarves and long sleeve...

Editor’s note: If the age does not appear next to a name, it was not listed in the court record. Felony Docket Kody Armstrong, 32, Westville: Unlawful poss.of CD with intent to distribute. Dara Craigh...

Beginning Feb. 3, the Cherokee Nation will offer its Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program to help eligible families prepare and file their 2019 state and federal income tax forms for free. The VITA...

Northeastern Health System Sequoyah will be hosting a Human Trafficking Awareness & Prevention Seminar on Thursday, Jan. 30 beginning at 12 noon at Carl Albert State College in Sallisaw at the Stites ...

State Election Board Secretary Paul Ziriax has announced that all county election boards in Oklahoma have sent absentee ballots to uniformed services and overseas voters ahead of the Saturday deadline...

Blood donors will receive a free, limited edition T-shirt inspired by the hit sitcom “Friends” when they give at blood drives in February. The Oklahoma Blood Institute (OBI) will host blood drives on ...

The Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Foundation (OCF) is eager to distribute more than $23,000 in scholarships to students in 2020. The scholarships are available for current college students at an Oklahoma colle...

A Sallisaw woman has been charged with felony value – two or more bogus checks together after knowingly, fraudulently and feloniously obtaining merchandise in an amount in excess of $1,000 by means of...

Beginning Feb. 3, the Cherokee Nation will offer its Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program to help eligible families prepare and file their 2019 state and federal income tax forms for free. The VITA...