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...

If you were like most eastern Oklahoma residents when near-record snow barreled into Sequoyah County last Thursday into Friday, you may have been snuggled in front of a warm fireplace probably watchin...

Last week’s snowstorm that barreled into Sequoyah County was an uncommonly big one, but it wasn’t the biggest, at least not in the past half century. Statistics specific to Sequoyah County are not rea...

Is homelessness in Sallisaw a problem, or has it been ignored to the point that it has gone away? Pam Wemhaner, manager for Catholic Charities Sallisaw, knows better. Homelessness and the needs that m...

Roland’s former animal control supervisor who was arrested and charged last year with felony animal cruelty has now been set for a February felony disposition docket, according to court records. Kayla...

A Vian man has been reported as missing by family members. Ryan Jordan, a U.S. Navy veteran, has been missing since January 6 and his family said they have desperately been trying to locate him. Jorda...

OKLAHOMA CITY — An Oklahoma lawmaker says he hopes new House leadership will support a better outcome for his resurrected bill to display the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms. Rep. Jim Ols...

A pastor charged with a felony count of lewd or indecent proposals to a child under the age of 16 following allegations that were made against him in 2023 is now scheduled to go before a judge in Sequ...

If the Farmers’ Almanac is correct — the Almanac claims an accuracy rate of 80%-85%, but studies have shown it is closer to 50% — then Oklahoma and the south central region of the U.S. are in for peri...

The Sallisaw Board of Education gathered at noon on Wednesday for a special meeting to discuss several key issues regarding the district's financial responsibilities and obligations. The first item on...

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...

Eastern Oklahoma residents are wondering what’s in store for Thursday afternoon into Friday. They’re wondering how cold it will be. They’re wondering if their vehicle will start. They’re wondering if ...

Sequoyah County Commissioners at their Monday meeting elected District 1 Commissioner Ray Watts to chair the county board for 2025. District 2 Commissioner Beau Burlison was elected vice chair for 202...

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

Muldrow VFW Post 8394 is proud to announce the winners of this year’s Voice of Democracy and Patriots Pen competitions. These prestigious programs, which encourage youth to reflect on American values,...

January 17 is the last day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote in the February 11 Board of Education Primary and Special County, Town of Gore, Town of Paradise Hill electio...

The deadline to request absentee ballots by mail is approaching. Applications must be received by the Sequoyah County Election Board no later than 5 p.m. January 27. Sequoyah County Election Board sec...

With less than four weeks to go until the 2025 legislative session convenes, two Republican lawmakers have filed bills to gradually eliminate Oklahoma’s personal income tax. House Bill 1009 by Jay Ste...

A national day of observance has been declared for Thursday, Jan. 9, to honor former President Jimmy Carter, who died Dec. 29 at age 100. The U.S. Postal Service will suspend regular mail delivery, re...

When talk turns to animals — ducks, geese, hogs, deer, skunks, snakes and even kangaroos, in addition to dogs and cats — names like Jack Hanna or Steve Irwin or Marlon Perkins may come to mind. In Seq...