Vian United Methodist Church I’ve decided that all I really need to know about how to live and what to do and how to be, I learned by the first grade. These are the things I learned. Share everything....

Vian Fire Chief Keith Boshers said firefighters from Vian, McKey and Rural Fire Protection District #1 responded to a structure fire Sunday afternoon on West Main and North Rogers just before 3 p.m. B...

“Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful” (Hebrews 10:23). “…that those who have believed in God should be careful to maintain good works” (Titus ...

Five generations were captured in a family photo during the Thanksgiving holiday. Pictured in back, from the left is grand dad Donald McFarland Jr., great grandmother Ladonna Payne and great-great gr...

There’s times life seems unfair and we feel alone Even some comments we make are taken wrong. During those times, there’s no happiness or glee These burdens fade after a prayer on your knees. When alo...

Vian FFA members have been busy this fall learning and competing in various events from the county level all the way to the state level. FFA members have competed in seven different areas honing thei...

I knew a man who wanted a Ten Commandment church. He said, “If there was a Ten Commandment church, I’d go to church.” I pray he found the Lord. To the best of my knowledge he died looking for a Ten Co...

Vian business owner Lyndsey Sullivan spoke to the Vian Board of Trustees last Monday night about scheduled events and possible street closings for the town’s upcoming “Downtown In December” on Thursda...

Schuyler Montgomery, owner of Gore Nursing Center, welcomes family and friends to the facility’s annual Thanksgiving dinner, Friday night at the center. Residents and their guests were treated to appe...

In preparation for a new museum exhibit, Cherokee Nation Cultural Tourism is asking the public to share photos and stories of where their Cherokee Nation flag has flown. The exhibit will open next sum...

Millwood had the longest winning streak in the state of Oklahoma - 39 wins against 2A, 3A and 4A teams. The last two seasons they have been 2A State Champs. They currently have several division one pr...

What does Thanksgiving mean to you? It’s a day for family to get together and have a nice dinner. What will you do over Thanksgiving break? Cook and have family and friends over. What are you thankfu...

The Health and Wellness Center Mobile Dental Clinic will have free basic dental for those that qualify Nov. 29 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Vian Peace Center, located at 202 Schley in Vian. Services o...

Oklahoma and Arkansas state agencies on Thursday announced the completion of a memorandum of agreement committing the states to future collaboration in addressing water quality concerns related to the...

The Vian Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting last Wednesday afternoon for The Field House and The Loft in downtown Vian. Pictured in the front, far left is Carson Tyler (holding ribbon). First r...

Angels will be available for adoption from the Angel Tree at Vian Nursing & Rehab on Monday, Nov. 26 after 3 p.m. Each angel will have a list of ideas for gifts to assist in your gift giving. Please h...

Bubba’s Dairy Bar in Vian will be offering a free Thanksgiving dinner on Thursday, Nov. 22 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. “We just wanted to be able to offer a Thanksgiving meal to anyone who might need it,” ...

The Christian Union Station When the door of Life closes, are you going to be on the side that God is on, or the side of death? You all have probably have heard the story of Noah, but did you notice w...

During the Sallisaw Board of Commissioners special meeting last Wednesday night, Salli-saw City Manager Keith Skelton said it could take up to three years to construct the new Veterans Center in Salli...

 The Town of Vian’s Block Party on Thursday night was a huge success and enjoyed by attendees of ages. The event started at 5:30 p.m. with town employees cooking around 800 hotdogs, which were served ...