The Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame (OMHOF) in Muskogee has announced the 2023 inductees who will be honored at a ceremony and concert at the Muskogee Civic Center on Saturday, Feb. 17. According to a pre...

Felony Docket Robey L. Butler, 34, Watts: Plan/attempt/ conspire to perform act of violence. JC W. Greenbush, 53, Booneville, Ark.: Escape from arrest or detention; Poss. of CDS; Unlawful poss. of dru...

To examine sentencing reform, re-entry program, detention facility needs Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. and Deputy Chief Bryan Warner announced a new task force to examine criminal s...

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced in a press release on Monday that Austin J. Brown, 24, of Sallisaw, was sentenced to 10 years in prison for enticemen...

Other than when Elvis Presley rocked the musical jailhouse he was in, an environment behind bars often gets a bum rap. But Sequoyah County Jail Administrator Jeremy Day knows any negative connotation ...

The Cherokee Nations Vision statement includes the aspects of togetherness, community, family, and culture. Though not a Cherokee citizen herself, Evening Shade resident Donna Collins touts that this ...

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced this week that Troy A. Stevenson, 23, of Sallisaw, has been sentenced to 48 months in prison for involuntary manslaug...

Sallisaw Masonic Lodge #120 at 109 E. Redwood in Sallisaw is proud to serve their community. “There are always rumors surrounding that strange building…we hear everything from being a secret cult, to ...

The Sequoyah County Sheriff ’s Office recently held its annual awards banquet and Christmas dinner. “We are so blessed to have so many supporters from all over the county that help sponsor our banquet...

Many children in Oklahoma can receive free exams and glasses through SoonerCare, Vision Service Plan benefits provided by Vizavance, formerly PBO, or through their Vision Quest assistance program. Rep...

Wanted by LeFlore County Vian Police Chief Mark Harkins said authorities are currently searching for a Vian man who has an outstanding warrant for his arrest in Le-Flore County. Billy D. Rowell, 66, i...

Sequoyah County Assessor Brandy Dobbs announced that Personal Property Renditions were mailed out to Sequoyah County residents on Jan. 2. Dobbs says if any renditions are not received by her office on...

Edna Tucker, of Vian, celebrated her 103rd birthday on Wednesday, Dec. 27. Edna was born on Dec. 27, 1920. A family member said that Edna was 103 years young, and her life weaves a rich tapestry of wi...

January 19 is the last day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote in the Feb. 13 Board of Education election, according to Sequoyah County Election Board Secretary Cindy Osbor...

This New Year’s Day, the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department (OTRD) is offering free guided hikes, admission and parking at participating parks as part of the national America’s State Parks Fir...

Good news: This year’s flu vaccine appears to be particularly effective at preventing severe cases. Bad news: Only about 40% of Americans eligible for flu shots have received one. More good news: Ther...

The Reading Counts Contest for Vian High School ended for the semester in December. The top point earners for each grade were, freshmen Anna Farar, sophomore Lacey Martin, junior Zoey Salas, and senio...

Webbers Falls Public Schools had two students recently compete in FCCLA STAR Events. Hunter Carey (left) earned a first place in Professional Presentation, while Taytam Doyle (right) earned second pla...

Robert W. Adkins, 59: Domestic abuse-A&B. Sonya Hurst, 59, Booneville, Ark.: Harboring fugitive from justice; Unlawful poss. of drug paraphernalia. Joshua D. Permenter, 39, Arkoma: Cruelty to animals;...