Brad Taylor, who has “always been in public service my whole career,” has been named director for Sequoyah County Emergency Management (SCEM). He replaces Jonathan Teague, who left two weeks ago. Teag...

In a move set to bolster regional tourism and community engagement, Gena McPhail has assumed the role of executive director for the Greater Tenkiller Area Association (GTAA). McPhail brings a wealth o...

Doing their part to grow and boost entertainment venues at the Amphitheater at Armstrong Park, the town of Vian has scheduled a live music performance for later this month. The Mule Kick Reckoning ban...

Thursday, July 4 • Fourth of July in Sallisaw, Sallisaw High School • Fourth of July in Muldrow, VFW Post 8384 and Auxiliary. Games and activities start at 3:30 p.m. Plate meal for $5 beginning at 6 p...

Whether your holiday weekend plans take you to the waters of Grand Lake, Lake Hudson or the Scenic Illinois River, the Grand River Dam Authority Police Department is encouraging you to boat safe, smar...

With an overwhelming margin of “no,” Cherokee Nation citizens voted against a referendum calling for a constitutional convention. According to the Cherokee Nation Election Commission, the unofficial c...

In a memorandum to Oklahoma school superintendents, State Superintendent Ryan Walters announced the implementation of foundational texts in curriculum. Effective immediately, all Oklahoma schools are ...

Summer is synonymous with backyard cookouts and outdoor fun. Likewise, parades and fireworks are staples for the Fourth of July. Add those elements together and you’ve got the ingredients for a memora...

Indian Capital Technology Center (ICTC) held its Practical Nursing graduation ceremony for the ICTC-Sallisaw campus in the Sharp Multipurpose Center on June 20. Completion certificates were awarded to...

At the National Rural Grocer’s Summit, USDA Rural Development Oklahoma State Director Kenneth Cole announced that USDA and Reinvestment Fund are launching a new program under the Healthy Food Financin...

You can donate old or no longer used eyeglasses by dropping them off at the Vian Lions Club donation box, located in front of the old Vian Town Hall on Thornton Street. The Lions will then donate them...

POTEAU — The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) is offering a free fiveweek series of classes designed to enhance relationships with community members by familiarizing participants with the...

The Sallisaw Chamber of Commerce announced on Wednesday at its monthly membership meeting that Wright Way Auctions is its June Member of the Month. Growing up in Sequoyah County in the 1970s and ’80s,...

Sequoyah County OHCE has announced the winners of its 43rd annual quilt show, which was held at the Sequoyah County Fairgrounds on June 21. Pat Taylor with the OHCE said proceeds from the event go bac...

Our Blood Institute (OBI) will host the Vian Boots and Badges Blood Drive from 1 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, July 10, on the bloodmobile at Harps. With your blood donation you’ll receive a free entry to F...

As the Fourth of July approaches, Tenkiller State Park is gearing up for an unforgettable celebration, featuring a wide array of activities including games, crafts, fireworks and fun for people of all...

The Blackgum Volunteer Fire Department will be having a pancake breakfast at the Blackgum Community Building on Saturday, July 6, from 7 to 11 a.m. Cost is $8 for adults and $6 for children under 12.

LYNN ADAMS, SPECIAL TO THE NEWS First degree murder charges were filed on Thursday in Sequoyah County District Court against an Alabama man who reportedly shot and killed two people last Tuesday at a ...

In a special meeting held on May 30, the Gore Board of Trustees convened to address key community concerns and approve crucial fiscal and administrative measures for the upcoming year. A significant p...

The Gore School Board convened for its regular monthly meeting on June 18 to address various agenda items crucial to the upcoming academic year. The board approved several key agenda items essential f...