OG&E Energy Corp. Foundation recently awarded a $5,000 community grant to Baptist Health Foundation for the Food Rx Program at Baptist Health-Fort Smith. The program aims to improve the health and nut...

With ice forecast for Sequoyah County expected to make travel treacherous, school closings for Monday, Jan. 22, have been announced at Belfonte, Brushy, Carl Albert State College, Central, Gans, Gore,...

Gore’s Board of Trustees voted to vacate the town’s Ward 5 trustee during their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday night after discovering Ward 5 Trustee Gideon Miller’s residence was not in town limi...

When you’re a kid and there’s snow on the ground and school’s called off, the frozen kingdom you survey is a winter wonderland. Likewise, adults who are able to stay home — maybe in front of a warm fi...

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma has announced that Terry J. Dunnavent, 38, of Sallisaw, has entered a guilty plea to one count of felon in possession of a fire...

When Sallisaw resident Bonnie Thompson retired from her medical career, she quickly realized that sitting idle was not what she had imagined retirement to be like. Thompson, who practiced in New Mexic...

Nearly three years ago, a severe winter storm brought hazardous conditions to millions of people across Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas, causing widespread disruptions such as frozen pipes, impassable ...

Winter storms can often lead to: carbon monoxide poisoning related to power outages; hypothermia and frostbite; and mental health impacts. Freezing temperatures and winter storms leave people with dis...

Voters in Sequoyah County who want absentee ballots mailed to them for the Feb. 13 City of Sallisaw and Central School Proposition Election should apply now, County Election Board Secretary Cindy Osbo...

Roland Public Schools recently released the names of the first and second graders on the “All A’s” and “A’s and B’s” honor rolls for the first semester of the 2023-24 school year. All A’s First Grade ...

Jan. 11, 2024 Marriage Licenses Issued Bryan Grant, 36, Van Buren; Shadow McCain, 26, Van Buren. Tyler Barthol, 31, Fort Smith; Joellen Dettra, 26, Fort Smith. Tanner Ridge, 26, Sallisaw; Jolene Range...

The Kozie Quilters of Sequoyah County met on Jan. 3, to set goals for the New Year. Dedicated members are very happy to stitch together tops and complete quilts for individuals in the county. Every We...

Roland High School sophomores were recently able to take a tour of the Indian Capital Technology Center campus in Sallisaw. The students had a great time being hands-on and seeing all the awesome prog...

A monthlong public comment period has begun on the proposed new Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority (OMMA) rules, with a public hearing set for Feb. 16 in Oklahoma City. You can visit omma.ok.gov/com...

Sen. Warren Hamilton, RMcCurtain, filed legislation to ensure public and charter school libraries are free from inappropriate materials. Senate Bill 1208 would require each public school district and ...

Beginning Feb. 1, the Cherokee Nation will offer its Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program to help eligible families prepare to file their 2023 state and federal income tax forms for free. The VITA ...

Internet access is available either at the tip of a finger or a trip to the library. More people are using the world wide web to shop, do research and communicate via social media or Zoom. The Oklahom...

Roland School Board members were honored for Board Appreciation Month during their monthly meeting. Those honored included president Kevin Flurry, vice president Jerry Brooks, member Utah Everett, cle...

The Roland Board of Education focused on financial matters, community initiatives and expressing gratitude for unwavering support as part of Board Appreciation Month during its Jan. 8 regular monthly ...

The Oklahoma Tax Commission recently released city sales tax collection figures that primarily represents local tax receipts from November business. The monies they reported this period represent sale...