Sen. Warren Hamilton, R-McCurtain, secured unanimous approval from the Senate for House Bill 1003, which raises the age of consent from 16 to 18 years of age. Hamilton has been a leading proponent of ...

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Tulsa District will temporarily close or reduce services at recreation areas across Kansas and Oklahoma for the 2025 recreation season. According to a press r...

Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of summer for millions of people across the country. Backyard barbecues are a staple of Memorial Day weekend, and such informal gatherings contribute mu...

The Vian Board of Education met at 6 p.m. on April 9, addressing a range of issues from staffing shortages and facility upgrades to school fundraisers and sports field improvements. The board also han...

The pastor and congregation of Vian Assembly of God church haven’t let a recent fire diminish their spirits. Instead, it has ignited them to "still be on fire for God." According to reports, a cleanin...

Vian’s All School Reunion will be held during Memorial Day weekend, on Saturday, May 24, from 5 to 10 p.m. at the Vian High School Cafetorium. The reunion committee is inviting all alumni from both Vi...

The Blackgum community sale is continuing this week with a second sale. The sale will be held 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, with lots of new items being added. On Saturday, a half-price sale will be held f...

Recorded April 11, 2025 to April 17, 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...

Izzy Clouse, Natalie Guthrie, Gracie Risley, Madison Spyres, and Ally Trotter, all members of the Vian FFA Chapter, have been nominated to receive the prestigious State FFA Degree, the highest degree ...

A presentation on the first surveyed road built in Oklahoma that went through the length of Sequoyah County will be given at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Sequoyah County Historical Museum, 200 E. Creek Avenue...

OKLAHOMA CITY – Gov. Kevin Stitt accused lawmakers of acting “bananas” and wrote over the weekend that they needed to stop “monkeying around” and pass tax cuts. The Republican, who has ramped up his c...

In the 30 days after several damaging twisters hit Arkansas on March 14, the state saw nearly four times as many tornado warnings as Texas did. The National Weather Service issued 144 warnings in Arka...

If you ask lawmakers to describe Rep. Tom Cole and his more than 20 years of service in the House, Republicans and Democrats will both give him praise. Knowledgeable. A bipartisan negotiator. A friend...

Gov. Kevin Stitt vetoed 14 bills last week, often citing concerns that the legislation would grow state government or expand bureaucracy. Among the rejected legislation is House Bill 1137, which autho...

Sallisaw’s annual Diamond Daze festival has undergone many changes in its 19 years. Among the most popular additions are the Diamond Daze pageants. Miss Diamond Daze was crowned Saturday as the climax...

By the time the 21st witness for state prosecutors concluded two days of often-damning and sometimes emotional testimony in the Stacy Lee Drake capital murder preliminary hearing at Sequoyah County Di...

Sallisaw Public Schools held its inaugural Stars & Legacies event on April 30, honoring dedicated employees with 15 or more years of service and recognizing outstanding staff across all experience lev...

At just 25 years old, Emilee Edwards of Vian is already making her mark as a passionate artist, dedicated cultural advocate and proud member of a close-knit community. A graduate of Connors State Coll...

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...

Gore Public Works Authority (GPWA) customers will be allowed to dispose of undesirable items with some exceptions during the town’s spring cleanup day on May 24, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The following it...