The Sequoyah County Sheriff’s Office has announced the July 31 retirement of Investigator Gene Wheat. Wheat has spent more than 50 years in public service with the fire service and law enforcement com...

Sallisaw’s Ward 1 commissioner’s seat, abruptly vacated by Ronnie Lowe after more than a decade on the city council, was vacant for 17 days … until Monday’s city commissioners’ meeting when Kenny Mood...

You never know until you try. That’s particularly true for underage teenagers who try to purchase alcohol or tobacco products. And when Sallisaw NOW Coalition and People Inc. recently conducted their ...

As the proverb observes, there’s many a slip ’twixt the cup and the lip, and the Sallisaw Nutrition Center found that out the last week of June during its changeover in nutrition providers. That slip ...

A Muldrow woman perished Tuesday in a two-vehicle accident about three miles east of Sallisaw. Janet Needham, 66, was not wearing a seatbelt and was ejected when the 2012 Ram 3500 she was driving coll...

As is characteristic of many small towns — and what some view as an unwanted consequence — everyone seems to know everyone else, and one’s business may not always be private. But what if someone new a...

A Vian man has been reported as an endangered/missing adult after having no contact with family members or friends in several weeks. Vian Police Chief Mark Harkins said Christopher “Chris” Blackmer, 5...

Life on the streets comes with few perks. Beyond the daily quest for food, fresh water and somewhere to use the bathroom, the luxury of a shower proves intermittent at best. Home can be a bench or a r...

When it comes to investing county funds in order to receive the highest possible rate of interest, there’s no shortage of options for the Sequoyah County Commissioners. The commissioners on Monday app...

For Gore resident Jacob Martin, a recent trip to Cherokee, N.C., was more than just a family vacation—it was a profound journey into his roots. Martin and his wife, Allison, deeply proud of their Cher...

Who knew doing a thankless job without pay which can draw sharp public criticism would be so popular? But at Thursday’s special meeting of the Sallisaw City Commissioners at which the council accepted...

A protective order was filed on Monday in S e quoy ah County District Court against a Sallisaw Public School employee, who has been accused of inappropriate contact with a student. Jeremy Weedon filed...

The Sallisaw City Commissioners have recommended a summary jury trial to adjudicate a lawsuit brought by Charles Watie in the March 2019 shooting death of Shawn Taylor Watie by Sallisaw police officer...

Eric Patton is part of an elite brotherhood. In more than 100 years, only 4 percent of those eligible have attained what Patton has achieved. And if the home-schooled sophomore were to be described us...

As the Fourth of July approaches, Tenkiller State Park is gearing up for an unforgettable celebration, featuring a wide array of activities including games, crafts, fireworks and fun for people of all...

Wednesday, July 3 Barling’s July 3rd Blowout, Barling City Park. Thursday, July 4 • Fourth of July in Sallisaw, Sallisaw High School • Fourth of July in Muldrow, VFW Post 8384 and Auxiliary. Games and...

Summer is synonymous with backyard cookouts and outdoor fun. Likewise, parades and fireworks are staples for the Fourth of July. Add those elements together and you’ve got the ingredients for a memora...

EDITOR'S NOTE: In original reporting, it was incorrectly stated that NHS Sequoyah owed $15 million. The correct amount of debt is $8,122,771. The story has been corrected throughout. According to the ...

Those who view weather in much the same way Mark Twain did — “If you don’t like the weather in Oklahoma, wait a few minutes” — are probably not too surprised by projections from climate-change researc...

• Stay out of the heat. Avoid direct sunlight and strenuous activity outdoors. If possible, remain indoors. If you do not have air conditioning, consider visiting a location that does, such as the mal...