A Sallisaw man who failed to register as a sex offender in Sequoyah County is now scheduled to appear for a September 4 felony disposition docket. Micah D. Albertson, 26, was reportedly charged on Jul...

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...

At 90 years old, Mary Wilson is a cherished resident of Vian, known for her extraordinary contributions to healthcare. Working as a nurse in Fort Smith for 45 years, Wilson’s dedication and compassion...

A Muldrow man has been arrested and charged with felony stalking after he allegedly followed another individual to their place of employment and was found to have a gun in his possession. John Schutta...

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...