OKLAHOMA CITY — A House committee on Wednesday voted to reject a proposal to require public schools to ask for proof of U.S. citizenship while enrolling students. House Administrative Rules Committee ...

OKLAHOMA CITY – Some are questioning the wisdom of Oklahoma Republicans’ plans to cut taxes amid the ongoing push for budgetary reform in the nation’s Capitol that aims to shift the cost for some high...

OKLAHOMA CITY — In what appeared to be a campaign stump speech in all but name only, state Superintendent Ryan Walters called to eliminate Oklahoma’s income tax and property tax and said the state sho...

What was initially expected to be named simply the McGee Dog Park will now be named in memory of an 11-year-old Sallisaw Middle School student who recently died in a traffic accident involving the chu...

The Cherokee Nation held its 2025 Volunteer Firefighter Appreciation Banquet on May 8 and contributed nearly half a million dollars to 136 northeast Oklahoma rural fire departments. Each of the 136 fi...

For most of her 21 years, Nora Elizabeth Sprinkle has called Sallisaw home. A proud graduate of Sallisaw High School’s Class of 2022, she is now preparing to take her next big step, both in her educat...

Recorded April 18, 2025 to April 24, 2025 WD: Warranty Deeds JTWD: Joint Tenancy Warranty Deeds QCD: Quit Claim Deeds GWD: General Warranty Deed CORP.WD: Corporation Warranty Deed SPEC.CORP.WD: Specia...

Clarence Youngblood Sr. of Muldrow turned 100 years old today. He will be honored with a birthday celebration on Saturday, May 17, at the Muldrow MCCO building from 2 to 6 p.m. Family and friends are ...

Liberty Public School eighth-grade students were recently treated to a trip to Silver Dollar City. The students and staff appreciate Swon Baptist Church for wonderful goodie bags.

OKLAHOMA CITY — Gov. Kevin Stitt signed a bill banning the use of state funds for “diversity, equity and inclusion” jobs, activities or programs at Oklahoma college and university campuses. Senate Bil...

WASHINGTON — The U.S. House panel in charge of overhauling Medicaid by cutting hundreds of billions in federal spending wrapped up debate on its bill Wednesday, following a 25-hour session. The Energy...

The Sallisaw Chamber of Commerce on May 9 held a ribbon cutting at the Sallisaw VFW Post 4518 to commemorate chamber membership. Nikki Garrett of the Sallisaw Chamber of Commerce presented the plaque ...

Gore Upper Elementary students recently had a great time on their field trip to the movie theater and park. These students earned this field trip by staying out of trouble and having good attendance a...

The Roland FFA Rangeland team placed as state runner-up at the OSU State Career Development Event held recently in Stillwater. The team also placed 10th at the National Rangeland Event at El Reno. Tea...

Destiny Medrano of Roland has been named to Southern New Hampshire University’s spring 2025 dean’s list. The spring terms run from January to May. Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a mi...

The Kindness Krew awarded Sallisaw High School senior Latisha James and Central High School senior Elizabeth Ortiz scholarships on April 23. Through a huge garage sale fundraiser last year, The Kindne...

04/28/2025 - 05/04/2025 During the period of April 28-May 4, 2025, Sequoyah County law enforcement tended to 17 animal calls, 155 traffic stops, and numerous medical and domestic calls according to po...

Gore Public School’s fourth- and fifth-grade students recently spent time at the Fort Smith Marshall Museum. The exhibits were very interesting, and the interactive storytelling was a great experience...

Cherokee Nation Foundation (CNF) announced more than $500,000 in scholarship awarded to 108 students for the 2025-26 academic year, continuing to increase access to education for Cherokee students and...

Moffett School eighth graders were recently treated to an end-of-the-year field trip to Silver Dollar City. School staff said the students had a blast.