The Sallisaw Police Department will be conducting speed and traffic enforcement in the area of Iola and surrounding residential areas from July 24-31.

The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) has announced awardees for Certified Healthy Oklahoma, a public health initiative recognizing organizations that implement best practices and policies th...

The Oklahoma Department of Labor (ODOL) announces the successful recovery of $1,145,704.43 in unpaid wages for Fiscal Year 2023. This achievement underscores ODOL's steadfast commitment to ensuring fa...

August 13 - Parent’s Night 5 to 7 p.m. August 15 - First day of school for students September 2 - Labor Day (no school) October 15 - Parent/teacher conference 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. October 16 - Parent/tea...

1-full size back pack (no wheels) 3-boxes of 24 Crayola crayons 1-pack of ‘my first’ fat pencils 1- pack of Expo markers (any color) 2-big boxes of Kleenex 2- large packs of disinfectant wipes 3-packs...

Cherokee culture is one of our most valuable treasures, but we don’t protect it by building barriers or hiding it away. Cherokee culture is best protected when it’s celebrated and shared. In 2020, my ...

Sixth Grade 2 one-inch binders Loose leaf paper Pencils Cap erasers 1 pkg. page protectors 1 pkg. colored pencils Calculator (basic functions) 1 box of Kleenex 1 Clorox wipes Handheld pencil sharpener...

8-One subject notebooks 2-Packages of loose leaf paper 4-Folders 2-Packages of sticky notes 4-Boxes of pencils 2-Boxes of Kleenex 1-Container of disinfecting wipes 1-Hand sanitizer Roland Public Schoo...

WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden, announced Sunday that he is dropping out of the presidential race, endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris to become the Democratic nominee. “It has been the greatest ...

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...

Blackgum First Baptist church has announced they will be hosting their Vacation Bible School, July 21-25 at the church, for children in grades Kindergarten through sixth. A meal will be served each ni...

July 10, 2024 Marriage Licenses Issued Joseph Herschberger, 47, Muldrow; Cary Watkins, 39, Mulberry, Ark. Lawrence Edge, 27, Stigler; Jordan Miller, 26, Ft. Smith. Zachary Wilhite, 28, Canyon, TX; Mor...

Senators James Lankford (R-OK), Markwayne Mullin (R-OK), and every member of the Senate supported passage last week of Lankford and Mullin’s Senate resolution to honor the life, legacy and memory of O...

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,...

This past Monday our membership attendance was 15. Two of our members were sick. I had the best weight loss this week with 2.7 pounds gone. I barely beat out Machell by .1 pounds. We had a chapter net...