Kenny Moody may not be a household name in Sallisaw, but it’s not for lack of trying. Since moving to Sallisaw and marrying hometown girl Megan, Moody has immersed himself in the community as an activ...

A Sallisaw man is facing a fine of up to $10,000 or imprisonment for up to 15 years, or both, if convicted of a third-degree arson in Sequoyah County District Court after he allegedly set fires along ...

School will be starting soon, and many kids have to be ready and prepared before the year starts. A part of being prepared means having the supplies they need. With some school supplies and clothes be...

People Inc. is hosting a free community end-of-summer safety bash from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on July 25 at Sallisaw Creek Park, 501 W. Cherokee. Hot dogs, chips and water will be provided on a first-come,...

The Sequoyah County Resource Network, a collaborative group made up of several organizations and agencies in Sequoyah County, is busy prepping for its 10th annual Back-to-School Rodeo Roundup backpack...

Michael S. Chandler, 51, of Muldrow, has been sentenced to 210 months in prison and lifetime supervised release, according to a press release issued last week by the United States Attorney’s Office fo...

As manager for Catholic Charities Sallisaw, part of Catholic Charities of Eastern Oklahoma, Pam Wemhaner is on the front lines when the homeless come to Sequoyah County. Despite her organization’s bes...

A suspect and his girlfriend have been located by authorities following a reported Tuesday evening shooting at Sallisaw Creek. Sallisaw Police Chief Terry Franklin said Jimmy J. Johnson, 29, of Gans, ...

District 27 District Attorney Jack Thorp, who serves Adair, Cherokee, Sequoyah and Wagoner Counties, has been elected President of the Oklahoma District Attorneys Council and Oklahoma District Attorne...

Scammers are once again targeting the Cookson Hills Electric service area. This time, they are not only attempting to swindle money over the phone, but are also making personal visits. According to Br...

For Vian resident Ryan Morris, service to his country is not just an abstract idea but a practical reality. “My father taught me the importance of hard work and dedication,' Morris recalls, reflecting...

Valerie G. was sitting alongside Oklahoma City Boulevard on March 5, huddled with some friends, trying to keep warm in 45-degree morning weather, next to a makeshift fireplace made from a metal bucket...

When watching the latest Hollywood blockbusters, nobody expects the movie credits to display familiar names from their hometown. James “Jay” Cotten has broken these stereotypes for Sequoyah County. Co...

Following reports of gunshots Tuesday at Sallisaw Creek Park, Sallisaw Police are asking anyone with information about the reported shooting and the whereabouts of two Sallisaw residents believed to b...

Big Lots! needs to update its big orange, white and black sign at 1900 E. Cherokee Avenue in Sallisaw. The sign proudly announces: Coming soon 2024. Turns out it will not be coming to Sallisaw after a...

Insuring the county’s assets is not a cheap undertaking. Sequoyah County’s bill for liability and property and whatever else needs protection is $351,127 for the current fiscal year, which ends June 3...

Ask the movers and shakers of Sequoyah County about political influence, and they’ll point to the person who held sway during her 32 years serving the county — Helen Edwards. “She’s been the face of t...

As Logan Lease undoubtedly sees it, the third time’s gotta be the charm. After a first year of competing in the kids division in 2022, then finishing third nationally a year ago in the teen division, ...

The Sallisaw Police Department will be conducting speed and traffic enforcement on Redwood from Wheeler to Maple and surrounding residential areas from July 17-24.

Ostriches have a reputation for burying their heads in the sand in an attempt to hide themselves or ignore a threat. That’s a myth. Similarly, people often choose to believe that homelessness isn’t a ...