Vian News

District Judge Jeff Payton last week accepted attorneys' motions to sever the cases of the three male defendants charged with the July killing Jack Vincent Purselley.

Vian police ticketed a dozen Vian High School seniors last week after a prank they played in the high school ended with what some are calling 'a not so funny conclusion.' Despite comments, the school's administration believes they handled the problem appropriately.

Cherokee Nation council members recently passed an act directing the Cherokee Nation Businesses to conduct a feasibility study to measure the use of the Sallisaw Creek Park for gaming, industry and a potential waterway port.

A 78-year-old Vian man finally passed a milestone he never accomplished 60 years ago when he walked across a stage on May 11 and accepted his high school diploma.

Eight rolloff dumpsters will be delivered by Sue's Recycling for the annual clean up day in District 3. Dumpsters will be in place for the scheduled clean-up day on Saturday.

A 2010 Chevrolet pickup went into Lake Tenkiller on Sunday night after it jumped out of gear.

Three men were arrested on drug charges and outstanding warrants following traffic stop April 24 in Sallisaw.