Architecture has been a passion for Stephany Valdivia since she was a kid, looking at the historical buildings in Sallisaw and trying to figure how they worked. Now, after graduating in the top 3 of h...

The Roland Area Chamber of Commerce said over $3,000 worth of prizes were won at this year’s event PHOTOS | COURTESY

Fireworks arrived on two trailers for Roland’s Iron Mountain Festival and Freedom Celebration that was held on July 3 at the park.

Santana Scraper and Macee Wheeler, members of the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) Chapter of Stilwell High School, as well as Reba Wilkins and Lin-Su Riley of the Sallisaw High...

(Editor’s Note: This article was written prior to the Fourth of July holiday.) Stephen-Paul Lambert will spend his Fourth of July selling fireworks with his young flock, the Gans First Assembly Youth ...

“Then He said to His disciples, “Therefore I say to you, do not worry about your life,” “And which of you by worrying can add one cubit to his stature? “If you then are not able to do the least, why a...

Johnathan Fernandez of Roland, was named to the University of Central Arkansas spring 2021 Dean’s List. To qualify for the Dean’s List in a given semester, a student must earn a 3.50 or higher grade p...

Like a total eclipse of the sun or rare blood moon, the mass emergence of periodical cicadas is a natural phenomenon that piques interest worldwide. While the 17-year cicada is crawling aboveground no...

A slow start to summer gave way to sweltering heat through the middle of June before once again succumbing to mild, wet weather to end the month. There were occasional bouts with severe weather—mostly...

Eastern Oklahoma State College has announced honor rolls for the spring 2021 semester. There were 92 students named to the President’s Honor Roll, which requires a 4.0 grade point average in 12 or mor...

Carl Albert State College (CASC) has released the President’s Honor Roll. Students listed earned a 4.0 GPA during the 2020 Fall semester. Gans: Clayton Barker and Cameron Dahlem. Gore: Austin Priest. ...

State wildlife officials are thinking about reestablishing an elk herd on the western region of the Arbuckle Mountains in southern Oklahoma. The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation recently s...

Michael aka “Mikey” Hand of Sallisaw loves the water, which is one reason why he decided to become a lifeguard and is spending his summer working for the Sallisaw Municipal Pool. “I love it!” Hand sai...

The Muldrow FFA Range Team placed fifth in the National Range Contest held June 19 at Stephenville, Tex. Billy Gibbs, second from right, placed fourth in the individual competition. The team, pictured...

The Oklahoma State Department of Health WIC Program is pleased to announce a temporary increase to the Cash Value Benefit (CVB) and a permanent addition of canned fruits and vegetables to the program’...

Stanley Tubbs Memorial Library is hosting a “Meet Our Heroes” event at 11 a.m., Thursday, July 1, at the west end parking lot of the library in Sallisaw. This will be an opportunity for young and old ...

Carl Albert State College has released the Vice President’s Honor Roll. Students listed earned a 3.0 up to 3.99 GPA during the 2020 Fall semester. Gans: Brylee Haggard and Sydney Richardson. Gore: Lat...

The Bizzy Beez are inviting men and women to volunteer to make items for our local nursing homes, hospital and Veterans. The group will be happy to teach anyone who wants to learn to crochet. The Bizz...

Oklahoma Blood Institute (OBI) is asking Oklahomans to make their summer story a lifesaving one by donating blood for local patients. Individuals ages 16 and up are urged to give blood in Sallisaw at ...

Saturday, June 26 Sallisaw Cruise Night and Burnouts. Burnout contest at 5 p.m. at Lee’s Tires, registration ends at 4 p.m. $5 to enter, $500 first place, $300 second and $150 third. Other prizes. Hos...