Editor’s Note: This story is compiled, in part, from reports by The Oklahoman and the Tulsa World. A forum that was set up to discuss the rights of crime victims as they relate to the McGirt Supreme C...

Nine Cherokee bicyclists who were part of the 2021 Remember the Removal Bike Ride finalized their 950-mile journey with a homecoming ceremony in the capital city of the Cherokee Nation. During the tre...

On the Fourth of July, there will be live music to honor veterans, located at the pavilion next to the Sallisaw Public Library. The event, called Hearts for our Veterans, features live music from Mich...

The good news was we didn’t see any live alligators. I told the driver (Malik) we were from Oklahoma and much too rowdy, so we probably scared them back to wherever they hid. He agreed with a big smil...

God hears you! God feels your pain! God feels your sadness! Come to him all who are heavily burdened! Draw close to Him and He will draw close to you! He loves you! Matthew 11:1-30 1 And it came to pa...

The Vian Ministerial Alliance presents Preaching in the Park every Wednesday night in the downtown Anna Bell Farmer Park beginning at 6 p.m. (weather permitting). A different Alliance Pastor will be p...

AA Meetings are now being held in Vian at a new location, Vian United Methodist Church, located at the corner of Lee and Blackstone Streets. The meetings will be held each week on Tuesday and Friday, ...

Galatians 6:10 As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith. Ephesians 3:14-15 For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of...

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

Stanley Tubbs Memorial Library is hosting a “Meet Our Heroes” event at 11 a.m., Thursday, July 1, at the west end parking lot of the library in Sallisaw. This will be an opportunity for young and old ...

The Blackgum Volunteer Fire Department will be hosting a pancake breakfast at the Blackgum Community Center, north of Vian. The pancake breakfast will be held on July 3, from 7 to 11 a.m. Cost is $7 f...

Webbers Falls Day was held last Saturday with those who attended braving the hot weather conditions to participate or watch the tractor pull, shop from the vendors and treat themselves to the fish fr...

The Charlie Ambers and LuLa McFarland Davis family reunion will be Sunday, June 27, at the Blackgum Community Center on Hwy 100, 1 mile East of Tenkiller Dam. Lunch will be served at 12:30 (please bri...

The descendants of Peter Joshua and Ola Warren are going to get together for a family reunion. It will be a potluck dinner. The reunion will take place on Saturday, July 17, at the Gore Senior Center....

Editor’s Note: This is the final story in a series concerning the U.S. Supreme Court McGirt decision. While the Five Civilized Tribes may be pleased with the U.S. Supreme Court McGirt decision in term...

The Sequoyah County Historical Society is starting up after 18 months closure due to the COVID virus. We’ve been visiting and contacting members to complete our 2021 agenda. A special thank you to Ric...

Vian Public Schools will hold a community meeting to discuss American Rescue Plan on Thursday, June 24, at 10 a.m. in the Vian Public Schools Administrative Office, 301 West Hunter, Vian.

An account has been set up to aid the Evening Shade Community Building’s food distribution. Monetary donations can be made to their account at Armstrong Bank in Vian.

Principal’s Honor Roll - All A’s and B’s Tanner Bell, Hayden Blackbird, Colten Campbell, Paige Carlton, Zayley Cheater, Cash Collins, Ali Cornelius, Aubree Craighead, Da’sha Cubit, Nevaeh Drew, Draigh...

An account has been set up to aid the Evening Shade Community Building’s food distribution. Monetary donations can be made to their account at Armstrong Bank in Vian.