As far as Sallisaw Municipal Authority board member Josh Bailey is concerned when it comes to the municipal landfill facility and the fees customers are charged, which part of “no” do you not understa...

Sallisaw City Commissioners are considering changes in city ordinances related to pets. The proposed changes were presented for review at the commissioners’ monthly meeting on Monday. Among the change...

A rabies clinic that will offer additional services is scheduled to take place from 4 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 18, at Muldrow City Park. Services offered at the event will include: Muldrow City li...

For Sallisaw resident Johnny Garcia, his patriotism runs deep. A proud veteran of the United States Marines, Garcia says that his time serving, particularly during Operation Desert Storm, is not just ...

By 10 p.m. Monday, the town of Vian’s roads and state highways were beginning to look like they always did. But just a few hours earlier, traffic was backed up as far as the eye could see, and even pa...

At Monday’s Transportation Commission meeting, ODOT Executive Director Tim Gatz updated commissioners on the U.S. 59 bridge that was struck by an errant barge on March 30. The bridge is on the eastern...

The candidate filing period for court clerk, county clerk, sheriff and District 2 county commissioner ended on April 5, along with some state representative and senator offices. Filing on the county b...

During an April 8 meeting of the Sallisaw Board of Education, the board members convened to address various matters concerning the district's administration, including the reorganization of board lead...

It’s been widely observed that April showers bring May flowers. (And if you’re a dad, that axiom is followed with the question: And what do Mayflowers bring? Answer: Pilgrims.) But for those in southe...

Here’s a checklist of things you might see during a total solar eclipse. There’s no need to try and check off every item we list below, but by knowing what to expect ahead of time, you’ll be more prep...

• Increased tourists and visitors • Increased traffic • Maximum capacity in hotels, cabins, campgrounds • Decreased quality of cellular service • Delays in supply chains and deliveries • Increased eme...

There’s a reason not everyone’s an accountant. Accounting is hard. It’s not for the faint of heart. Accounting is complicated. It’s often confusing to those who haven’t studied accounting. Accountants...

A pastor has been charged with a felony count of lewd or indecent proposals to a child under the age of 16 in Sequoyah County District Court following allegations that were made against him in 2023. J...

Voters decided on Tuesday who would serve on both the Vian and Gore Public Boards of Education, and on a seat for the Indian Capital Technology Center following the general election on April 2. Vying ...

At just 19 years old, Robbie Jones of Muldrow has already made a significant impact on the world of athletics, despite navigating the unique challenges presented by Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). His...

As far as Marty Green is concerned, if people can’t find something to their liking on May 3-4 in downtown Sallisaw, they’re just not trying. “You name it,” the Sallisaw Chamber of Commerce executive d...

Engineers with the Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) deemed the U.S. 59 Arkansas River bridge safe to reopen on Saturday after a barge struck the bridge just before 1:30 p.m. near the Sequo...

A Marble City man who was found guilty earlier this year on felony charges of the firstdegree rape, sodomy and sexual battery of an 89-year-old victim with Alzheimer’s disease was handed a life senten...

A Roland woman charged in Sequoyah County District Court with the unpremeditated death of her 2-month-old infant, by allegedly co-sleeping with the infant and exposing it to methamphetamine, has plead...

A Muldrow man is facing a felony charge of aggravated assault and battery in Sequoyah County District Court after he allegedly assaulted an elderly individual, sending them to a local hospital for tre...