When Marley Abell received more than 55% of the vote to win a three-person race for Sallisaw mayor, it avenged his only electoral defeat from almost 35 years ago when he came up short running for nint...

For the most part, few would argue that Sallisaw residents don’t often live on the straight and narrow, the modern idiom for an honest, moral and law-abiding life, derived from a biblical passage in M...

A father addressed the Sallisaw School Board on Monday night regarding a playground incident at Eastside Elementary School involving his child, alleging the school mishandled the situation and failed ...

The Sallisaw Board of Education handled a full agenda Monday night, approving the district’s annual audit, adopting academic calendars and confirming a slate of administrative positions for the upcomi...

In Sequoyah County’s two elections for school board — for Central and Moffett schools — Blake Rogers and Dayanara Marie Bowling emerged as unofficial winners, respectively. In voting for the Central s...

Are you superstitious? No? Are you sure? Do you knock on wood or never open an umbrella indoors or never walk under a ladder or avoid breaking a mirror or avoid stepping on a crack in the sidewalk or ...

When Yingchao Fan's car rolled over on Interstate-40 in Sequoyah County during January's snowstorm, he did what anyone would do: he called 911 for help. But what happened next landed him in jail. Acco...

OKLAHOMA CITY – Two more poultry companies have agreed to settle with the state to end a 20-year lawsuit over pollution in the Illinois River Watershed. Tyson Foods and Cargill agreed to pay more than...

For Melynda Rogers, teaching at Roland Public Schools isn’t just a career — it’s the fulfillment of a childhood dream rooted deep in Sequoyah County soil. A lifelong resident of Roland, Rogers has nev...

The Senate Judiciary Committee unanimously approved legislation by Senator Warren Hamilton, R-McCurtain, to prohibit marriage under the age of 18 in the State of Oklahoma. Senate Bill 504 eliminates c...

Eastern Oklahoma State College in Wilburton has announced honor rolls for the fall 2025 semester. There were 153 students named to the President’s Honor Roll, which requires a 4.0 grade point average ...

Principal’s Honor Roll All A’s and B’s Addilyn Ayers, Ella Barrett, Gideon Blankenship, Kennafay Brison, Alvie Bruce, Ava Bruce, Emma Bruce, Jerry Campbell, Kristian Carter, Kysen Carter, Chesney Chit...

Superintendent’s Honor Roll All A’s Mylee Bruce, Naomi Haney, Alison Briley, Logan Markou, Hallie Brewer, Sarah Mannon, Trenton Cunningham, Eli Munson, Weston Cunningham, Jemma Peevy, Cain Cooper, Mik...

Recorded Jan. 9, 2026 to Jan. 15, 2026 WD: Warranty Deeds JTWD: Joint Tenancy Warranty Deeds QCD: Quit Claim Deeds GWD: General Warranty Deed CORP.WD: Corporation Warranty Deed SPEC.CORP.WD: Special C...

Moffett 4-H livestock exhibitors competed in the Square livestock show on February 4. Addi Armer received two breed champions, reserve grand champion lamb and intermediate grand championship showman. ...

Sallisaw Liberty Monday No school Tuesday Omelet, toast, fruit, juice, milk Walking tacos, corn, chips/salsa, fruit, salad bar, milk Wednesday Waffles, fruit, juice, milk Meatballs, gravy, potatoes, r...

When Oklahoma veterans walk into a county office or call for help with a benefits question, they’re often doing so at a stressful moment in their lives. Behind the scenes, a quiet but critical investm...

01/21/2026 - 01/26/2026 During the period of Jan. 21 - 26, 2026, Sequoyah County law enforcement tended to 19 animal calls, 119 traffic stops, and numerous medical and domestic calls according to poli...

The State Historic Preservation Office will host a free webinar on Feb. 24, at noon, for people to learn more about the Dawes Rolls and how to use them to find your ancestors. Laura Martin, deputy dir...

Gore Elementary Students of the Month for January are: Pre-K -  Rhyn Smith Kindergarten - Lachlan Lewis First grade - Logan Fowler Second grade - Gunner Swanson Third grade - Eliza Bean Fourth grade -...