An Arkansas woman has written her first children’s book thanks to the encouragement of her late grandmother and longtime Sallisaw resident, Addie Griffin. 'A Beautiful Story: Jesus & St. Nick” was wri...

The poem was originally published as "The New-England Boy's Song about Thanksgiving Day." It celebrates the author's childhood memories of visiting her grandfather's house (it was later changed to Gra...

On Nov. 14, two new members of the Vian Police Department were sworn in by Judge Cripps. The two officers, Johnny Turner and K.D. Graham, took their oath of office and code of ethics, becoming officia...

The Board of Education of Brushy Public School District has announced that statutorily qualified individuals interested in running as a candidate for the No. 1 seat on the Brushy Board of Education ma...

Northeastern State University is set to recognize the accomplishments of more than 600 graduates during the fall 2023 commencement scheduled for Dec. 9 at the NSU Event Center. The fall 2023 commencem...

The Vian Lions Club 45th annual Christmas Parade of Lights will honor local veterans as their Grand Marshals during the parade on Dec. 7. This year’s patriotic theme, “Stars and Stripes” was chosen in...

The Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs (ODVA) has announced that Lisa Acevedo has been selected as the new administrator for the Oklahoma Women Veterans Program. Acevedo boasts a remarkable caree...

Vian Middle School has named its October Students of the Month. Honorees are sixth-grader Blake Prier, seventh-grader Cherokee Buttery and eighth-grader Zane Polecat.

Cherokee Nation Foundation is now accepting scholarship applications for the 2024-25 academic year. The deadline to apply is Jan. 31, 2024. The nonprofit organization awarded more than $428,000 to 73 ...

Muldrow Public Schools appreciate everyone who came and enjoyed Thanksgiving lunch with at the school. The school’s hard-working food service staff served nearly 1,700 meals during three days, and eve...

Mr. and Miss Muldrow High School is a long-standing tradition that began in 1961 as an effort to recognize the many outstanding and all-around seniors of Muldrow High School. This year’s Mr. and Miss ...

Nov. 22 Community Thanksgiving dinner 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sallisaw Middle School cafeteria Open to everyone Nov. 23 Free Thanksgiving dinner Carryout only. Donations accepted. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Broadway...

NOV. 20, 2023 SOURCE: GASBUDDY Average gasoline prices in Oklahoma have fallen 5.2 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.78/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 2,294 stations in Oklah...

The towns of Gore and Webbers Falls will hold their annual Christmas parades on Saturday, Dec. 9. The theme for both parades this year is “Your Favorite Christmas Movie.” Webbers Falls’ parade will st...

The Sallisaw School Board approved a company to manage a multi-use building and classroom construction project during their meeting last Monday, as well as approving personnel and other regular agenda...

During the regular monthly meeting of the Roland Board of Education on Nov. 15, the board members accepted the resignation of the current Ag teacher/advisor, and voted to bring back former longtime Ag...

The old Vian Town Hall downtown will temporarily serve as a location for a new food pantry in Vian until other arrangements can be made, according to Doug White of Vian. White, along with Laurie Moore...

Blackgum Fire Department will hold its annual fire meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 28, at the Blackgum Community Building. The non-emergency number for the fire department has changed, and the new num...

Announcements of upcoming events for non-profit organizations and events in Sequoyah County may be delivered to Your TIMES in several different ways. They may be mailed to or hand delivered to Your TI...

Santa Claus visited the Vian Tenkiller NEWS office recently because he wanted to let all the good boys and girls know that he is currently accepting scheduled appointments for the holiday season. Know...