Misty Kisselburg, 40, of the Black-gum/Vian area has been named a new insurance agent for Haraway Insurance in Vian. Kisselburg, the daughter of Lin-ville Henry of Alma, Ark., and Mickey Jones and the...

Dear Editor, Agriculture is the most important industry in our state. We cannot take the food we eat each day for granted, nor the clothes we wear. There is endless uses for the soybean, such as the s...

Our nation has become too soft on crime Lack of punishment is shocking to the mind. Even those that commit murder can post bail While free, many of them continue the wrong trail. Drug use is at an all...

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...

The question is often asked, “What is an Ombudsman?” It is not a commonly used word. What it means in general terms is an advocate or representative. Specifically, a Long-Term Care Ombudsman is an adv...

Chuck Hoskin Jr., of Vinita, who is running for Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation and Bryan Warner of Salli-saw who is running for Deputy Chief, said they were not surprised about the recent chal...

Editor’s note: If the age does not appear next to a name, it was not listed in the court record. Felony Docket Shawn Barks, 47, Muldrow: Unlawful poss.of CD with intent to distribute; Bringing contrab...

The House of Representatives passed a measure on Thursday that would allow citizens to carry a firearm without a permit. House Bill 2597, by state Rep. Jon Echols, would allow anyone age 21 or over to...

The Vian Band is currently selling Discount Cards for $10 each. The cards have code discounts that can be used at local and other businesses. To purchase one, contact Ms. Rhodes at 918-773-8080, ext. ...

Army Pvt. Erin Crawford recently graduated from basic military training at Fort Sill on Nov. 9, 2018, and AIT training at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., on Feb. 6. Crawford is the daughter of Megan and Charl...

The following citations were issued in January: Mike Montejo: Speeding 16-25 and over. Logan Montgomery: Speeding 16-25 and over. Ryan Moore: Speeding 16-25 and over. Thomas Murphy: Speeding 11-15 ove...

Sequoyah County District 2 will be setting out roll-off dumpsters on Saturday, March 23 for spring clean up. Dumpsters will be placed at Marble City, the Blackgum Community Building, West Ten-killer F...

The Gore Scrap Happy Quilters will be having a quilt show on Friday, March 29, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday, March 30, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Brooks Cawhorn Gymnasium located at Winn and 3...

Vian United Methodist Church I have come to a realization: to be a follower of Christ you need to be willing to be hated. Of course, this doesn’t mean being hateful. And it doesn’t mean seeking to be ...

“My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience” (James 1:2-4). A trial is “a test of faith, patience, or stamina through sub...

Gans High School’s annual Donkey Basketball Game will be held Thursday, March 14 at 7:30 p.m. at the Gans High School Gym. The Gans senior class will be versing the Cherokee Nation. There will be a fu...

Vian Baptist Church Revelation 20:6 Blessed and holy is he that hath part in the first resurrection: on such the second death hath no power, but they shall be priests of God and of Christ, and shall r...

Jasen Wright, broker/ owner of CENTURY 21 Wright Real Estate announced that Century 21 Real Estate LLC recently recognized sales affiliate Edna Kimble with the CENTURY 21 GRAND CENTURION Producer awar...

Oklahoma State University (OSU) recently released the names of the students named to the fall 2018 honor rolls. Full-time undergraduate students who completed 12 or more hours with a GPA average of 4....

The United States Attorney’s Office announced last week the results of the February 2019 Federal Grand Jury. The following named individuals have been charged with a federal crime or crimes by the ret...