Sallisaw – Services for Doy Dan Wilkins, 87, of Sallisaw were held Sat., May 25, 2019 at 10 a.m. at Church of Christ in Sallisaw. Burial followed at Sallisaw City Cemetery under the direction of Agent...

At 46-years-old, Larry Vickers, Jr. is a busy man with many titles – husband, father, attorney, town attorney and city judge - and he balances them all with ethics and dignity. Vickers, whose been pra...

Alexander Graham, 6 Vian Elementary What do you plan to do this summer? Go fishing and swimming! Do you think summer break is long enough? No, I think it should be longer. What is your favorite thing...

Zac Rogers and Trey Slate may no longer live in Sequoyah County but they never forgot where they came from. Through the game of basketball Rogers and Slate were able to give back to the community in ...

After breaking loose again Thursday, two runaway barges struck the Webbers Falls Lock and Dam and sank about 11:55 a.m. Authorities had been attempting to wrangle two runaway barges Thursday morning ...

Michael Weber, 39, of Gore was charged on May 15 with feloniously pointing a firearm following a reported domestic assault. Following his arraignment, he is now scheduled for a May 29 felony dispositi...

On May 26, 2002, a tugboat slammed two barges into bridge supports causing the I-40 bridge at Webbers Falls to collapse, killing 14 people. Seventeen years later almost to that day, the residents of W...

Michael Jan Wilder, 23, of Vian, formerly of Cushing, has been charged with one felony count of child abuse and one misdemeanor count of threatening to perform act of violence following a reported alt...

A Vian man accused of physically abusing and locking his 11-year-old son in a garage with no food, electric or water was charged May 21 with felony child neglect. Steven A. Cloyes, 34, appeared for an...

The Gore Board of Education last Monday night recognized Mrs. Jeanie Spears as the district’s Teacher of the Year. Pictured from the left is Ryan Hoog - vice president, Cody Sloan – president, Bradfor...

National Call Center for Homeless Vets Veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness—and their family members, friends and supporters—can call 1-877-4AID VET (877-424-3838) to speak with traine...

ABOVE: Main Street in Vian was shut down Monday and Tuesday for a free Legacy basketball camp, which was spearheaded by Vian alumni Zac Rogers. Rogers took the first 175 kids that signed up as partic...

A Sallisaw woman who was recently charged with felony embezzlement now faces charges of felony grand larceny and petit larceny. Mary C. Morris, 59, was formally charged on April 29 with grand larceny ...

The Paralyzed Veterans Mid America Chapter (PVAMA) would like to thank the Keys Volunteer Fire Department for their warm welcome and reception. PVAMA was able to share information concerning benefits ...

Two hybrid wolf/dogs seen on River Road, off Moonshine Highway north of Vian, have managed to elude capture, according to Sallisaw Animal Control Officer Randy Freeman. Freeman was called out last wee...

Students from Gore Elementary recently had the opportunity to see the Wizard of Oz at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center due to a generous donation from an anonymous donor. Students in third, fourth and...

Congratulations to Elizabeth Coffman, left, of Vian for graduating from ICTC Nursing class in Sallisaw and earning her CNA License.

Bobby Joe Risley, a  2019 Vian senior,  was the recipient of the $500 scholarship from Vian PTO. This scholarship was based on volunteerism, a written essay on their character and leadership to the sc...

Vian United Methodist Church will be hosting Vacation Bible School from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m, Monday, June 3 through Wednesday, June 5 at the church. There will be Bible lessons, crafts, snacks and more! V...

Do you know the best way that you can represent children in foster care? Become a CASA volunteer and speak up for a child’s best interests. In an overburdened social welfare system, abused and neglect...