Louise Mussleman has lived in Sequoyah County for nearly 50 years, having moved to the area in 1975. Now, after spending the last decade in Sallisaw, Mussleman, 53, has built a life that revolves arou...

At 80 years old, Jim Callahan doesn’t move as fast as he used to, but his stories sure do. And if you sit down with him long enough, he’ll take you on a journey far beyond Nicut—to the open waters of ...

For Megan Carter, quilting isn’t just a craft, it’s a way to stitch together her family’s history, one square at a time. At just 25 years old, Carter has taken on the ambitious task of preserving her ...

In a world where auto repairs often involve plugging a car into a computer and hoping for the best, Tommy 'Tink' Wallace still does things the old-fashioned way— with his hands, his tools, and a lifet...

In Vian, where neighbors still take the time to check in on one another and stories are shared over coffee on the front porch, Margaret Owens has become known for something special— her famous peach c...

For Steven Ross, the moment he received his job offer from a top physical therapy clinic in San Francisco, it felt like everything he had worked for since childhood had finally come full circle. A rec...

John LawsonFor John Lawson, every antique holds a story. Whether it’s a 19th-century rocking chair or an old pocket watch, he sees more than just an object— he sees a piece of history waiting to be pr...

For as long as she can remember, Margaret Hill dreamed of walking the streets of Paris, admiring the art of the Louvre, and soaking in the beauty of the French countryside. This past fall, that dream ...

For Bryan Thompson of Muldrow, the start of a new year is more than just a fresh calendar— it’s a chance to push himself toward a personal goal that means more than just finishing a list. After suffer...

In the cozy warmth of her home in Muldrow, Susan Foreman is carrying on a cherished family tradition—quilting with her mother, Myra. For Susan, quilting is more than just sewing fabric together; it’s ...

For Webbers Falls resident Glenn Patterson, starting his day includes slipping on a protective suit and venturing out to greet the inhabitants of his beehives. Where many might balk at the hum of thou...

Just outside Gore, Samantha Miller wakes up every morning to a chorus of tiny yips and yaps. For her, that sound is music—an affirmation of the life she’s chosen. Miller runs a small kennel where she ...

In the rolling hills near Sallisaw, retired Oklahoma State Patrolman James 'Jim' Walker has traded in his uniform for a virtual classroom, but his dedication to public service remains as strong as eve...

In the quiet hills of Sequoyah County, former meteorologist Sarah Mitchell is living a life far removed from the stormy skies and radar screens that once filled her days. Having spent 15 years predict...

Michael Stevens’ New Year’s resolution has a deeper motivation. Last year, his father passed away from heart problems, leaving a lasting impression on him about the importance of health. “Dad was alwa...

For the Martinez family, this Christmas is one of firsts — first Christmas in Vian, first winter in Oklahoma, and hopefully, their first white Christmas together. After moving from Arizona to Sequoyah...

For 16-year-old Ethan Miller, spending his weekends cleaning graves at Cherokee cemeteries near Roland and Muldrow might not seem like a typical teenage pastime. But for Ethan, it’s become a meaningfu...

For Janine Calloway of Sallisaw, spending Thanksgiving morning bundled up on the streets of Manhattan, watching the 2024 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, was a dream come true. “I’ve watched it on TV e...

For Gore resident and artist, Thomas Evans, Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year— and he’s got the traditions to prove it. For nearly two decades, Evans has dedicated the holiday season to...

In a quiet neighborhood just outside of Roland, kindness and compassion shine through the bond between 41-year-old Holly Carter and her elderly neighbor, 89-year-old Phyllis Henderson. For the past fi...