Christmas is a wonderful time of year. My mind goes back to the first Christmas. People think of various things when they think of Christmas. Some think of a fat, jolly fellow who squeezes down the ch...

Holiday hazard prevention: As the holidays approach, you might be hosting guests, shopping for gifts and decorating your home. While all these activities can bring a lot of joy into the season, they c...

Every year, approximately one in six Americans become ill with a foodborne illness, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The symptoms usually include nausea, vomiting and...

Since my first g r a n d child was bom in June, I’ve four trips to Chicago to see him. Most of the time, I fly with either United or American Airlines but after an advertised special for about half th...

In the heart of Muldrow, there’s a holiday hero who may not be a celebrity, but if you’re a local, you undoubtedly know her as “The Christmas Lady.” For several years now, Kay Ross has been the drivin...

The Muldrow Lions Club would like to thank everyone for coming out to support the 2023 Christmas Parade, and Armstrong Bank for sponsoring this year’s parade. This year’s winners are as follows: First...

Conventional wisdom is that it is a woman’s prerogative to change her mind. Sequoyah County Court Clerk Gina Cox exercised her prerogative earlier this week. Cox, who was elected in November 2020 to a...

A total of 19 candidates have filed for either a Sequoyah County School Board Education seat, or City of Sallisaw Commissioner seat during the Declaration of Candidacy filing period, which was held De...

David Eads, superintendent at Central Public Schools, hasn’t slept too well since he started his job on July 1. He finds himself regularly waking up at 2 a.m. to jot down in a bedside notebook ideas t...

Chesney Brinkley has been selected October Member of the Month for Boys & Girls Club of Sequoyah County, Moffett Unit. Chesney is the daughter of Chris and Jyme Brinkley. She was selected because she ...

Ayleesia Smith has been selected October Member of the Month for Boys & Girls Club of Sequoyah County, Liberty Unit. Ayleesia is the daughter of Amanda and Kyle Smith. She was selected because she lov...

Muldrow’s FCCLA chapter competes in public speaking events centered around employable skills. Each STAR event is curated to help members develop specific lifelong skills in character development, crea...

Felony Docket Lewis D. Brown, 41: Child endangerment by DUI; DUI-alcohol; No valid DL. Jenni Cowan, 38, OK City: Burglary-third degree; Poss. of CDS; Unlawful poss. of drug paraphernalia. Rick D. Gird...

Jeree Phillips helps Bryce Pack craft two holiday ornaments at Stanley Tubbs Memorial Library. There will be kid holiday ornament classes on Dec. 8 and Dec. 15 at 4 p.m.

Mrs. Wise’s sixth grade classes at Roland Public Schools had fun using energy bags to demonstrate the difference between potential and kinetic energy. This activity-based learning module helps to rein...

Dec. 18-19 ELEMENTARY Monday, Dec. 18 Breakfast - Gogurt, Cinnamon Toast, Fruit. Lunch - Cook’s Choice, Fruit. Tuesday, Dec. 19 Breakfast - Pancakes, Fruit. Lunch- Sandwiches, Chips. Fruit. MIDDLE SCH...

This year’s Toys for Tots campaign is in full swing and donation boxes and jars are set up and located at Dollar General stores in Sequoyah County, Harry Robinson in Sallisaw and Fort Smith, Tractor S...

Sammy Kershaw is making a resounding comeback at Lee Creek Tavern located inside Cherokee Casino & Hotel Roland on Friday, Dec. 29, at 9 p.m. Renowned since the ‘90s for dominating country music with ...

The Cherokee Nation honored hundreds of Native-owned businesses during the tribe’s 16th annual TERO Certified Indian Owned Business Awards Banquet on Dec. 5. The Cherokee Nation Tribal Employment Righ...

Masonic Lodges of Murrow #49 and Mosholatubbee Lodge #13 recently donated $1,000 each to help families living with disabilities in eastern Oklahoma, thanks to a match from the Masonic Charity Foundati...