With ‘Stars and Stripes’ patriotic theme The Vian Lions Club 45th annual Christmas Parade of Lights will honor local veterans as their Grand Marshals during the parade on Thursday, Dec. 7. This year’s...

On Nov. 14, two new members of the Vian Police Department were sworn in by Judge Cripps. The two officers, Johnny Turner and KD Graham, took their Oath of Office and Code of Ethics, becoming official ...

As temporary location The old Vian Town Hall downtown will temporarily serve as a location for a new food pantry in Vian until other arrangements can be made, according to Doug White of Vian. White, a...

An intoxicated truck driver was arrested by Vian Police last week after it was discovered he was driving under the influence of alcohol. Vian Police Chief Mark Harkins said the incident happened when ...

The flash drought that had plagued the southwestern half of Oklahoma since mid-July appeared poised to explode across the entire state during October. As it began its northward advance, however, assis...

Benefit accounts have been established at Armstrong Bank and Arvest Bank for Bryan Cox, 37, of Sequoyah County, who is preparing for a liver transplant. Cox, a father of four, is needing help with tra...

Problems in making purchases without a credit card has forced the Sequoyah County Commissioners to obtain a purchasing card (P-Card) after the Sequoyah County Emergency Management director ran into pr...

For the second consecutive year, Oklahoma CareerTech enrollment has risen in each of its delivery arms. Systemwide enrollment was 489,635 in fiscal year 2023, up 9.5% from fiscal 2022’s 446,940. Techn...

Work on the gazebo located in front of the Sequoyah County Courthouse began last week. Bill Griffin, spokesman for JH Construction of Sallisaw who is overseeing the construction project, said the 20×3...

AC/DC tribute band, Back in Black, is taking the stage at Lee Creek Tavern located inside Cherokee Casino & Hotel Roland for a free concert on Wednesday, Nov. 22, at 8 p.m. Hailing from the Dallas- Fo...

Better safety is coming to children in our state with the launch of the ProtectOK app for reporting school safety threats. Created by the State of Oklahoma and the Oklahoma School Security Institute, ...

The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith is reviving a fan-favorite tradition with the return of the original Toy Toss. Set to take place at the Stubblefield Center on Tuesday, Nov.21, the nearly 15-ye...

The Cherokee Nation and Eastern Oklahoma VA Health Care System on Thursday celebrated a historic agreement that will provide a VA clinic inside the tribe’s Vinita Health Center for area veterans. The ...

Applications accepted through Jan. 31 Cherokee Nation Foundation is now accepting scholarship applications for the 2024-25 academic year. The deadline to apply is Jan. 31, 2024. The nonprofit organiza...

November 16 Cherokee Nation’s Office of Veteran Affairs would like to invite all veterans to a cultural outreach event from 9 a.m to 4 p.m. at 17725 S. Muskogee Ave. in Tahlequah, next to the W.W. Kee...

Cherokee Nation Foundation is continuing its efforts to help students prepare for the national ACT exam with updated and expanded strategies offered through a virtual workshop on Nov. 25 from 12:30 to...

The newest season of “Osiyo, Voices of the Cherokee People” debuts this week, featuring Cherokee stories told through an all-new format and schedule. “From time immemorial, Cherokee people have shared...

How long do you cook a turkey in the oven? You cook it for one minute! At what temperature do you cook it? One degrees! What do you serve with the turkey? Peas, cereal, chicken, and some chocolate!

Dec. 9, 10 a.m. Theme: Your Favorite Christmas Movie Lineup will begin at 9:30 a.m. on Commercial Street in front of SRS. If you would like to be in the parade, call 918-8166568, or show up to line up...

For County School Districts Candidate filing for the Board of Education begins Monday, Dec. 4, for Sequoyah County school districts. Those who wish to file for a Board of Education office must submit ...