Benjamin Franklin told us that, in this world, nothing is certain except death and taxes. Insurance companies limiting their payouts could be added to that idiom. And that’s what Sequoyah County, as w...

Tens of thousands of farmers or would-be farmers who say they suffered discrimination when they applied for assistance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture will get one-time payments that total abo...

A Texas man arrested on charges of aggravated possession of child pornography and lewd molestation in Sequoyah County District Court has been sentenced to 30 years in prison, according to a press rele...

The Blackgum Harvestime Sewing Sisters have announced the winners of their most recent Quilts of Past & Present Quilt Show. Winners were as follows: Viewer’s Choice Winner Brenda Wright, Perfect Dress...

The following is a list of programs being offered at the Stanley Tubbs Memorial Library in Sallisaw by the OSU Extension office in Sallisaw: September 10 - Steps to a Healthy Blood Pressure, 9 to 10 a...

El Lago Mexican restaurant in Gore donated a portion of their proceeds from dine-in and carry-out orders on August 1 to Gore Public Schools, as part of their annual Back-to-School bash.

In a productive regular meeting held on July 16, Gore’s Board of Trustees addressed a range of important issues and made several key decisions, which included a full agenda of approvals and discussion...

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that Jonathan C. Williams, 47, of Vian, has been sentenced to 24 months in prison for possessing a firearm and ammunition afte...

The third time just may be the charm for Logan Lease. After finishing third nationally a year ago in the teen division of the USA Mullet Championships, Lease is again putting his “business in the fron...

Gore Public Schools Meet and Greet for Elementary: Grades Third-Eighth, August. 13, 5 to 7 p.m. Bring your school supplies and meet your teachers. District Open House, August 13, 4 to 6 p.m. Students ...

Gregory N. Bias, 41, of Tahlequah, has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for a series of serious child sex abuse and exploitation crimes. The sentencing, delivered by Chief U.S. District Ju...

Sen. Warren Hamilton, R-McCurtain, received a perfect score on the 2024 Oklahoma Conservative Index. The annual rating by The Oklahoma Constitution evaluates lawmakers’ votes on key conservative measu...

Adults over the age of 60 are expected to outnumber children for the first time in Oklahoma by 2034, according to the Oklahoma Department of Human Services. The agency unveiled a 10-year plan on Tuesd...

Join Cherokee Nation Speaker Services for Cultural Wellness Gatherings from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Marble City Community Center, each Tuesday, during the month of August. The events are free and ope...

The Webbers Falls Board of Trustees convened on June 11 to address critical community issues, with notable discussions centered around code enforcement measures and enhancements to police department r...

The Oklahoma Highway Patrol is pleased to announce it is now accepting applications for the 74th Academy. Applications will be accepted through Nov. 30, 2024. The 74th Academy is a traditional academy...

Mildred Choate-Taylor, a familiar name here in Sequoyah County, is one that may make you think of a great storyteller, maybe connect you back to a specific plate of food, or even your favorite quilt t...

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma has announced that Andrea D. Winsett, 34, of Park Hill, has been sentenced to 24 months imprisonment for possession with intent...

The Oklahoma State Department of Health’s (OSDH) Certified Healthy Oklahoma Program is now accepting applications for 2024. Applications must be received by close of business on Nov. 1, 2024, to be co...

Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. and Deputy Chief Bryan Warner announced Friday up to $2.15 million in grants available to help more Cherokees within the reservation and at-large with ...