After a 30-minute executive session, the Sallisaw School Board returned to open session Wednesday afternoon and voted to employ Randy Wood as the new superintendent, replacing Jeremy Jackson. For Wood...

The Volunteer Express The Volunteer Express is a group of people who come together with a common goal, and that goal is to provide companionship and friendship to residents in four local nursing homes...

London Graham, 6 Moffett Elementary What’s the hardest thing about being a kid? Growing up, because it takes forever! If you could visit your younger self, what advice would you give? Never give up! W...

May 18 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Cherokee Nation hosts Sequoyah Day at Sequoyah’s Cabin, located at 470288 Highway 101 in Sallisaw. The event is free and open to the public, and it includes storytelling, ar...

Since an ATV accident left him with a traumatic brain injury in 2013, Christian Mayberry has had to overcome many challenges, but he has also learned to engage in certain challenges that put him to th...

Stanley Tubbs Memorial Library Friends of the Library is inviting the public to come out and Meet Our Heroes from 10 to 11 a.m. May 30 at the west end parking lot of the library. Members of the Salli-...

The OGE Energy Corp. Foundation presented Roland High School senior Trevor Riddle with its 2019 Positive Energy Scholarship. This is the first year for the foundation to offer the scholarship. The com...

“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant mercy has begotten us again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, “To an inher...

The Roland Upper Elementary Star Students for May are, from left, Parker Sheffield and Paige Nolan, fourth grade; Abigail Daws and Audriana Steward, fifth grade; and Jalen Armer and Elizabeth Welch, s...

Spring is here and summer is just around the corner. May has been proclaimed as Older Americans Month. here is no better time to shower some extra attention on a senior loved one. The Long Term Care O...

1 cup Japanese panko (preferred) or breadcrumbs 1/2 cup sweetened dried coconut flakes 1/2 lb. jumbo shrimp or tiger prawn, peeled, deveined, tail on 2 beaten eggs + 2 teaspoons sugar oil for deep-fry...

Editor’s note: If the age does not appear next to a name, it was not listed in the court record. Felony Docket Robert Baker, 30, Merrill: PI. Christopher Bean, 23, Bunch: Aggravated A&B; Malicious inj...

Gans Elementary School will have pre-enrollment for Pre-3, Pre-4 and Kindergarten students until May 17 during regular school hours. If your child currently attends Gans School there is no need to enr...

Over 181,000 registered voters in Oklahoma will receive an official Address Confirmation Notice from the State Election Board over the next two months. The notices are required by state law. State Ele...

1 Tbsp. olive oil 1 Tbsp. unsalted sweet cream butter 2lb uncooked deveined peeled medium shrimp, thawed if frozen, tails removed 2 medium green onion, thinly sliced 2 clove garlic, finely chopped 2 t...

Spend the afternoon outdoors enjoying live gospel performances in Cherokee and English at the 20th annual Gospel Sing event Saturday, May 18, at Cherokee Heritage Center. Performances from families, f...

EPIC Charter School has announced that 438 EPIC students from across the state, including Stetson Dillbeck of Roland, have been inducted into the National Honor Society (NHS) . The awards were present...

Asphalt work was being done this week on Bush Cemetery Road as part of a Cherokee Nation project, according to District 2 County Commissioner Steve Carter. The road leads to a Cherokee Cemetery and co...

Cherokee Nation and the Cherokee National Historical Society are partnering again with Blue Star Families to provide free admission to active duty military personnel and their families at Cherokee Nat...

Blackgum Harvestime Church will be in revival with Evangelist Aaron and Rachel Glasco beginning Sunday, May 19 through Wednesday, May 22. Sunday services are at 10:45 a.m. and 5 p.m., and Monday, Tues...