Patience, we are reminded, is a virtue, at least it is when referring to one of the seven heavenly virtues from an epic Latin poem written in the fifth century. For municipalities and their grant writ...

It’s spring cleaning time for Sequoyah County Emergency Management (SCEM), especially as the office tries to vacate the former Agent Funeral Home so that the building can be razed for a planned $2 mil...

Sequoyah County Sheriff Larry Lane said Tuesday morning that deputies are continuing to search for a Sallisaw man who attempted to elude police after he was found to be driving in the area of a report...

A Roland man has been charged with felony manslaughter in the second degree following the death of a 2-year-old victim, who accidentally shot themselves after a firearm was reportedly left within reac...

Gans Public School administration released a statement after a report of a possible gun on campus Thursday afternoon. Gans School Superintendent Regina Brannon reported on April 11 that the school rec...

It’s been two months since Sallisaw City Commissioners approved a resolution authorizing settlement of a lawsuit brought by Charles Watie in the March 2019 shooting death of Shawn Watie by Sallisaw po...

First-year Sallisaw Main Street president Lance Montgomery admits that when it comes to the myriad details associated with hosting and sponsoring the Hot-Pickin’, Finger-Lickin’ Barbecue Cook Off, he ...

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...