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 ...

Ask the movers and shakers of Sequoyah County about political influence, and they’ll point to the person who held sway during her 32 years serving the county — Helen Edwards. “She’s been the face of t...

An Edmond man was pronounced deceased last Sunday afternoon after jumping off a bluff at the Burnt Cabin cliffs on Tenkiller Lake. Oklahoma Highway Patrol Trooper Stanley Roedenbeck #842 of Troop W re...

The Sequoyah County Fairground’s Avis Jackson Show Arena has a new look! Dirt work and concrete was completed in June for the $35,000 project, which was made financially possible by several contributo...

Kenneth Corn, Oklahoma director for USDA Rural Development, announced last Tuesday that the department is making available more than $12.1 million in infrastructure improvements delivered under the Bi...

The Oklahoma Board of Education denied three lawmakers access to an executive session portion of its meeting Wednesday, even after the state attorney general confirmed they have the right to attend. S...

Ombudsman volunteers are an important part of the Long-Term Care Ombudsmen Program, serving as advocates for residents in nursing homes, assisted living, and residential care facilities. The goal of t...

OKLAHOMA CITY – The State Department of Education will roll out guidelines that require school districts to provide the agency with information about how many undocumented immigrants they serve, Oklah...

The Cherokee Nation Public Health’s Wings Program will have its Lake Vian Trail Run, which will feature a 5k and a 1k fun run, on Aug. 17. The 1K fun run will begin at 7 a.m., followed by the 5k race ...

The Gore Fire Department reported a great turnout at their Gore CPR – AED and First Aid class, held on July 20. The department wishes to thank everyone who helped by sacrificing their time to make the...

August 2 is the last day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote in the Aug. 27 Gore Special School Proposition, Sequoyah County Election Board Secretary Cindy Osborn said. Osb...

Scammers are once again targeting the Cookson Hills Electric service area. This time, they are not only attempting to swindle money over the phone, but are also making personal visits. According to Br...

The Vian Board of Education convened on July 8 to address issues impacting the district ahead of the upcoming school year, including the approval of budget increases and numerous contracts. Despite no...

A woman with addresses in both Muldrow and Sallisaw has been charged with detaining a female in house of prostitution after she allegedly had two individuals engage in sexual activity with another, in...

The Webbers Falls Board of Trustees addressed several important matters and made key decisions affecting the town’s operations and future during its July 9 meeting. Communications Trustee Jewell Hall ...