A graveside service has been scheduled for a 19-year-old Sallisaw man who was shot in the head and left along a rural road just outside the city on Sept. 20. The victim, Joshua D. Mefford, was reporte...

Forty thousand dollars for mini-blinds have, quite frankly, blindsided the Sequoyah County Commissioners as they struggle to rein in costs related to the construction of a new county courthouse annex....

A Sallisaw woman charged in a fatal I-40 collision is scheduled to appear on the felony disposition docket this morning in Sequoyah County District Court. Cambre L. Wright, 20, was formally charged on...

Oklahoma is ranked No. 1 in the nation. Unfortunately, when it comes to domestic violence, it’s for all the wrong reasons. That’s why the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) advocates have reached out to Sequ...

This October, the Oklahoma Tobacco Helpline, a program of the Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET), is offering a special bonus to Oklahomans thinking about quitting tobacco. Starting October 1, ...

On September 13, a family from Cookson visited Crater of Diamonds State Park and unearthed a gorgeous brown diamond weighing nearly three carats. Raynae Madison said she and her family came to Arkansa...

On Sept. 2, two Sequoyah County students were honored by the Oklahoma State University Ferguson College of Agriculture with academic scholarship support for the 2025-2026 academic year. County student...

Announcements of upcoming events for nonprofit 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 TIM...

Christopher J. Wilson, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, and ATF Dallas Assistant Special Agent in Charge Ashley Stephens joined state, local, and tribal law enforcement to announce ...

The Vian High School band placed third in its class to earn a spot in the finals at the Eufaula Ironhead Invitational on Saturday. In the finals round, the band performed a second time, competing agai...

On Aug. 27, Miss Betty Land celebrated her 93rd birthday. Total Hospice and Eastside Baptist Church crowned Miss Betty Queen for the Day. Betty attributes her longevity to choosing to follow Jesus.

Muldrow High School senior Gracie Prewett was crowned the 2025-26 Homecoming Queen during last week’s football game. Crowning Prewett were senior football players Kade Scott and Caden Grinstead.

Sallisaw Liberty Elementary students were introduced to the 7 Habits of “Becoming a Liberty Leader,” based upon The 7 Habits of Happy Kids, by Sean Covey. Through the 7 Habits program students are tau...

Vian’s Board of Trustees met on September 15, approving a full slate of community events, financial measures and agreements while tabling one ongoing project. The board once again tabled action on the...

Two Vian High School choir members earned top honors at district regionals on September 20, with both advancing to perform in the Eastern District Honor Choir (EDHC). Competing at Muskogee High School...

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Senator Warren Hamilton, R-McCurtain, released the following statement after a microburst hit Sallisaw Tuesday, causing extensive damage to the community. “On Tuesday evening, Sallisaw Economic Develo...

The Gans High School Grizzlies will hold its Homecoming festivities prior to Friday night’s football game. Royalty consists of freshman attendant Kilynn Bird, senior attendants Savannah Underwood and ...

The Vian Board of Education covered a wide range of topics during its September 8 regular meeting, including facility improvements, financial approvals and support for student activities. Superintende...

It’s ironic that a man who built his political career railing passionately about teachers “unions” will soon be running one of his own. But in a way it’s almost fitting that it will be the next move f...