U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Oklahoma State Director Kenneth Corn invited applications for grants to help organizations improve housing, community facilities, and community ...

Cherokee Nation is seeking submissions of Cherokee art for the Cherokee Homecoming Art Show, presented Aug. 10 - Sept. 7 at the Cherokee Springs Gallery. Submissions are accepted through July 5 at 5 p...

The Cherokee Nation and U.S. Navy christened the USNS Cherokee Nation (TATS 7), the Navy’s newest towing and rescue ship named in honor of all Cherokee citizens who served in the Navy and Marine Corps...

Sallisaw had a two-day wrestling camp which took place June 7-8 at Paul Post Field House that was put on by Sallisaw Black Diamonds wrestling coach Mark Smith in which he invited his brother, retired ...

John Smith, known for being head wrestling coach at Oklahoma State and being two-time Olympic gold medalist for wrestling is now retired, but still helping wrestlers. He was invited to the Smith Wrest...

It sure looks like the Boston Celtics will need to make room for an 18th National Basketball Association Finals banner in the rafters at TD Garden, which would be the team’s first since 2008. The Celt...

First comes the itching, then a red rash, and then blisters. These symptoms of poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac can emerge any time from a few hours to several days after exposure to the plant...

Epic Charter Schools announced the expansion of its successful Pathways program, an initiative to help students aged 21-25 earn their high school diplomas. This follows the passage of Senate Bill 1307...

A family member evicted an elderly Oklahoma City couple from their home, and instead of leaving peacefully, the geriatric man living there set himself and the home on fire. He and the family dog died ...

The Roland Area Chamber of Commerce is once again hosting the annual Iron Mountain Festival & Freedom Celebration, in partnership with the Town of Roland. This year’s festival is scheduled for Saturda...

Clarence “Bean” Youngblood of Muldrow is celebrating his 99th birthday. The family would like everyone to join them in wishing him a happy birthday.

For John Turner, life has always been a blend of hard work and passion, qualities that defined his career and now enrich his retirement. A native of Jacksonville, Fla., Turner spent over three decades...

The Summer Reading Program at Muldrow Public Library is in full swing. Ava is shown after obtaining her library card and signing up for the program.

Graciee Wasson (left) of Roland FFA was presented the Ted Howell Memorial Scholarship at the organization’s annual banquet by Terry Nichols. The scholarship is given by Mrs. Doris Howell in memory of ...

Felony Docket Calvin Albert, 57, Tahlequah: Domestic A&B resulting in great bodily harm. Ramon J. Birdo, 31, Sallisaw: Feloniously pointing firearm. Michael D. Henry, 44, Gans: DUI-drugs. Jake L. John...

New district map, driven by population changes, takes effect in the 2025 election cycle Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. signed legislation on May 30, redistricting the tribe’s legisla...

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that Corey R. Pettit, 31, of Marble City, has been sentenced to 50 months imprisonment for illegally possessing ammun...

On Saturday, June 22, the Roland Church of Christ, 103 South Roland Road, is hosting its 4th annual Area-Wide Singing and Fellowship event. The Sing will start at 6 p.m. and includes “A Capella” singi...

A huge shoutout to the incredible volunteers from The BoD for dedicating their time and effort to spruce up Roland High School on June 3. From power washing to painting classrooms and beautifying the ...

Corporation Commissioner Editor’s Note: Russell Ray was unable to respond to the questionnaire in time for this section. Information for this section was pulled from: https://rayforocc.com/russell-ray...