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...

The Sequoyah County Historical Society is starting up after 18 months closure due to the COVID virus. We’ve been visiting and contacting members to complete our 2021 agenda. A special thank you to Ric...

Sequoyah County Tax Assessor Kelly Miller announced her resignation from her duties last Tuesday at the regular meeting of the Sequoyah County Commissioners meeting to take a job with the Oklahoma Tax...

Central School students received their second semester Accelerated Reader prizes.

Daniel Walters who is well-known for his talent and generosity as an artist, wanted to share his talent with his community of Belfonte by painting a mural depicting the Cherokee culture on the wall of...

Madison Walters of Muldrow High School has been named a Chancellor Hans Brisch Scholar for outstanding leadership, civic involvement and academic talent. She is one of two Oklahoma seniors that receiv...

Muldrow’s first responders are looking for citizens to support their efforts through blood donation with Oklahoma Blood Institute (OBI). Those who give at the Boots & Badges blood drive on Thursday, J...