The following citations were issued by the department in October: Bailey R. Shaw: DUS. Madison N.Russell: Expired tag. Cinnamon M. Young-Owens: Poss. of drug paraphernalia; Poss. of CS. David W. Cecil...

I have a bag under my desk at the house. I have had this bag of stuff for quite a long time. I add to it quite often, too. What is in the bag? Broken stuff, of course. What I mean is stuff that I have...

Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays should be a special time for families to be thankful for the many blessings they have received and for gathering together to enjoy each other. Sometimes we tend to ...

Vians 5th annual Downtown in December, scheduled for Dec. 8, is currently looking for coats and toys to give away during the event. The PTO Coat Drive is looking for gently used or new coats which wil...

Pastor Michael Martin In this world of archeology and research we would think that the Jewish Tradition of casting lots could and would be determined fairly easily, but the actual device used is still...

Ruby and Raymond Pigeon of Vian are now accepting donations of new and gently-worn clothing and other items to give to others in need, at no charge. Those wishing to leave items can do so at their res...

If you’re familiar with the Old Testament you know that under the old covenant, the law refers to the first five books of the Bible, called the Pentateuch. It can also refer to the 10 commandments, th...

The Board of Education of Marble City Public School District hereby announces that statutorily qualified individuals interested in running for the No. 2 seat on the Marble City Public School Board of ...

As winter weather moves into Oklahoma and people begin to use their furnaces and fireplaces, calls to the Oklahoma Center for Poison and Drug Information about carbon monoxide poisoning will increase....

Sequoyah County 911 Director David Slaughter announced last Monday during the Sequoyah County Commissioners meeting the City of Poteau is requesting a letter of concurrence from the county due to upgr...

Smokers across Oklahoma are encouraged to quit tobacco for a day, or a lifetime, during the Great American Smokeout on Nov. 17. Since the 1970s, the event has offered a new beginning to many tobacco u...

“Moreover, as for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the LORD in ceasing to pray for you;” (I Sam. 12:23). “And whatever you ask in My name, that I will do, that the Father may be glorifi...

The Gore Board of Education held a special meeting on Oct. 5 where they upheld a principal’s recommendation for a student’s discipline and approved resolutions regarding the closure of split precincts...

After seven years of offering a free Thanksgiving meal to those in our community, Bubbas has announced they will not be hosting their traditional Thanksgiving meal this year due to the sale of the bus...

The Board of Education of the Vian Public School District has provided legal notice that the school board election filing period for candidates will open at 8 a.m. Monday, Dec. 5, and end at 5 p.m. We...

A Vian man is facing a felony charge of burglary in the first degree and criminal misdemeanor charges of petit larceny and false declaration of ownership in pawn after he reportedly took another indiv...

Why do you ride motorcycles? Because they look cool and mine goes 12 miles! What happens when you win a race? I get a big trophy! What is at the race? A little girl that’s my friend.

A Vian man said he wants to make tribute to a good friend and Vietnam veteran who sacrificed his life for his country. Louie Wells said he will never forget his good friend, Ronnie Courtney. Wells des...

A Dallas, Texas man charged in the July 2021 shooting of two men on Interstate-40 is now facing additional felony charges of maiming and attempted robbery in the first degree. Lee B. King, 27, was ini...

Vian Public Schools will host a Veterans Day breakfast and program on Friday, Nov. 11 and all veterans are invited to attend. Vian’s FFA Chapter, under the direction of Trent and Charlotte Trotter, wi...