A benefit account has been set up at Armstrong Bank for Butch Lemasters, who recently sustained severe injuries to his eye and sinuses, leaving him unable to work. Lemasters and his family have made n...

On April 24, Marble City Mayor Tamara Hibbard officially proclaimed April 2025 as Child Abuse Prevention Month during a community gathering at the Marble City Town Hall stage. This year’s theme, “Plan...

The Cherokee Nation is accepting applications for the Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer program, which helps families buy nutritious foods during the summer months. Summer EBT, also known as “Sun Buc...

For Ronni Hutchinson, life has been a tale of two worlds. Raised in Northern California just 20 minutes south of the fast-paced Silicon Valley, Hutchinson now calls the quiet, tightknit community of V...

Webbers Falls Public School would like to congratulate those students who made the 2025-26 Webbers Falls High School cheerleading squad: Chloe McGuire, Sofia Bonilla, Hayden Shanks, Bella Cobler, Carm...

Gore April Students of the Month were (front row, from left) Remington Buncik and Lachlan Lewis. Back row, Reece Ward, Holly Hunt, Eli Montgomery, Finnley Milligan and Jacob Johnson.

What started as a simple request for temporary housing assistance made through 111Project’s CarePortal turned into an inspiring story of community action and life-changing provision for a family in ne...

Beginning on May 1, successful Our Blood Institute (OBI) donors will receive a limitededition shark-themed T-shirt, while supplies last.* Plus, donors will get their choice of one free ticket to eithe...

On May 5, Webbers Falls began to serve lunch at Freedom Hall Event Center from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Mondays and Fridays. The cost to eat is $1 and take out meals are $1.50. The town is going to try an...

Vian Assembly of God church is hosting “Celebrate Recovery” at the church on Monday evenings from 7 to 8 p.m. The event will focus on hurts, habits and hangups. The church is located at 205 E. Schley ...

Vian Assembly of God church is hosting a Gospel Jubilee in the downtown park on May 17, beginning at 5 p.m. All are welcome. All singers are invited to participate; just show up and sing! Evangelist B...

Felony Docket Damien R. Miller, 27, Park Hill: Unlawful poss. of CD with intent to distribute; Unlawful poss. of drug paraphernalia. Avery L. Brinkley, 47, Roland: Domestic A&B by strangulation. Sheil...

In a meeting marked by both solemn acknowledgments and forward-looking decisions, the town of Webbers Falls conducted its regular council session on April 8. The meeting began with a heartfelt gesture...

In response to a growing public safety concern, Vian Police Chief Mark Harkins announced that the town is launching a zero tolerance initiative aimed at holding negligent animal owners accountable. “W...

The Town of Vian and Vian Public Works Authority (VPWA) went over a packed agenda during their regular joint meeting on April 21, reappointing town leadership, approving multiple community events, and...

Cherokee Nation Districts 5 and 6 Tribal Councilors E.O. “Jr.” Smith and Daryl Legg, along with Cherokee Nation Deputy Principal Chief Bryan Warner recently donated a total of $78,724 to local law enf...

The Blackgum community sale is back! Come shop this Friday and Saturday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Blackgum Community Building, located on Hwy. 100, one mile east of Tenkiller State Park.

May 6: Food Giveaway WF First Baptist Church, the first Tuesday of each month. May 10: Town of Gore’s Cruise Night. May 13: ECOWA and Town of Webbers Falls meeting, 6 p.m. May 16: Webbers Falls High S...

The Vian Band of Gold performed during the pre-game show at the Arkansas Naturals vs the Tulsa Drillers baseball game on April 25 in Springdale. The band wishes to thank their sponsors who made this d...

Nestled on the hills of Blackgum Mountain near Moonshine Road, the scent of sizzling fry bread often wafts from a cozy home where tradition, family, and flavor come together. That’s the home of Ashley...