The Oklahoma Tax Commission recently released city sales tax collection figures that primarily represents local tax receipts from January business. The monies they reported this period represent sales...

With the April 2 election approaching, Sequoyah County Election Board officials are reminding voters of Election Day laws. It is a crime for any person other than voters and election officials to rema...

During emergencies, many people including families, firemen and other emergency volunteers may rely on donated food. Janis Risley, OSU Extension FCS Educator, lays out precautions to take when storing...

A Living Free Bible Study is being held each Wednesday evening at 6:30 p.m. at the Vian United Methodist Church. Who needs help to stay free from life-controlling problems? A life-controlling problem ...

He is risen! Celebrate the Resurrection at Vian Assembly of God Church. An Easter Sunday Service will be held on March 31st beginning at 11 a.m. There will be a free Easter meal after the service and ...

‘Crucify Him, Crucify Him As we remember Jesus and His sufferings, let us remember why He suffered. It was I for all of us, our sin!. “But ^ God demonrf strates His own love to- Shirley R. ward us, in...

Vian Baptist Church 1 Corinthians 2:1 “And I, brethren, when I came to you, came not with excellency of speech or of wisdom, declaring unto you the testimony of God.” Some Ministers have the wonderful...

The Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee approved Senate Bill 1442. Sen. Warren Hamilton, RMcCurtain, authored the bill that extends the certification period for commercial poultry waste app...

The Cherokee Nation is thrilled to open online registration for Camp Cherokee 2024. This annual summer program offers an immersive experience for Cherokee Nation elementary and secondary school studen...

The 2024 Steel Horse Rally roars back into downtown Fort Smith, Ark. on May 3 and 4. The rally continues to grow and 2023 was the largest year ever, with an attendance of more than 210,000 with a loca...

Anyone wishing to donate old or no longer used eyeglasses can do so 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 w...

For Vian, Gore, Webbers Falls and Tenkiller State Park VIAN - The Vian Lions Club will host their annual Easter egg hunt at 3 p.m. on Easter Sunday, March 31, at the Annabelle Farmer Park on Main Stre...

In a pivotal special meeting held at 7 p.m. on March 7, the Gore Board of Education convened to address an agenda spanning critical administrative matters and educational initiatives. One of the prima...

In early 2023, Michelle Johnson, accompanied by her husband Josh and their two children, made the significant decision to uproot their lives in Texas and start afresh in Vian. They were drawn to a pro...

For court clerk, county clerk, sheriff and District 2 county commissioner seats Statewide election activity will officially begin at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, April 3, when the candidate filing period open...

Sequoyah County Rural Fire Protection District #1 (RFPD1) was recently notified that of the 150 applicants for the CHEMTREC HELP Award, RFPD1 was one of five recipients, and the first fire department ...

The following citations were issued by the Vian Police Department in February: Stephane Pribble: Speeding 16-20 mph over. Rabi Mirafi: Trespassing after being forbidden. Nicholas Rider: Speeding 21-25...

Felony Docket Robey L. Butler, 34, Watts: Child neglect; Child abuse; Child abuse; False report of child abuse; Neglect or refusal to compel child to attend school. Natalee Danciu, 18, Van Buren, Ark:...

Kye McKenzie Barnes, an eighth grader at Vian Middle School, placed first and won gold at this event in Bars, Beam and All-Around at the All Star State Silver event that was held last weekend in Arkan...

Congratulations to Vian Middle School February Students of the Month! (left to right): 8th grade Emry Smith, 7th grade Allee Matthews, 6th grade Lyla McElhaney.