Vian Tenkiller News

01/12/2026

Commissioners proclaim county awareness month
By LYNN ADAMS SPECIAL TO THE REGISTER
Sequoyah County Commissioners have proclaimed January as both Stalking Awareness Month as well as Human Trafficking Month for the county.

Sequoyah County Commissioners have proclaimed January as both Stalking Awareness Month as well as Human Trafficking Month for the county.

01/11/2026

Gore Trustees approve police hires, pay raises
By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor
The Gore Board of Trustees met on Dec. 16, approving several personnel actions for the police department while tabling decisions on proposed water and sewer rate changes during the Gore Public Works Authority (GPWA) meeting.

https://www.viannews.com/2026/01/07/gore-trustees-approve-police-hires-pay-raises/

01/10/2026

Two teens injured in two-vehicle crash
By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor
Two teenagers were injured on Dec. 30 in a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Hwy. 64 and County Road S 85th Street East in Muskogee County, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.

https://www.viannews.com/2026/01/07/two-teens-injured-two-vehicle-crash/

01/10/2026

🗓️ All Cookson Hills Publishers Papers – including your local Vian News – host a Community Calendar on their website.
From sports to festivals, meetings to markets… find it and share it all in one place.
✨ Your Community. Your Calendar.
https://www.viannews.com/calendar/ #/

01/09/2026

Vian leads county on State School Report Cards
By JEFF COTNER SPECIAL TO THE NEWS
Vian’s school system showed strong performance at all three levels on the recent State School Report Card for the 2024-25 school year. Vian Middle School’s overall scores ranked first among all Sequoyah County middle schools. Its elementary school came in second among county elementaries, and Vian High ranked third among the county’s seven high schools.

Vian’s school system showed strong performance at all three levels on the recent State School Report Card for the 2024-25 school year. Vian Middle School’s overall scores ranked first among all Sequoyah County middle schools. Its elementary school came in second among county elementaries, and Vi...

01/09/2026

🌟 Local voices. Local choices. Your business. 🌟
When you advertise in your hometown newspaper, you’re not just placing an ad—you’re joining the conversation that matters most to your community. 📰💬
✔ Trusted by readers
✔ Reaching real local buyers
✔ Growing businesses like yours
📍 Keep your business rooted where it belongs—right here at home.
👉 Start your local advertising today!
918-773-8000 or 918-775-4433

01/08/2026

Honors handed out at Sheriff’s annual dinner, awards banquet
The Sequoyah County Sheriff ’s Office held its annual Christmas dinner and awards banquet on December 22, bringing together nearly 200 deputies, staff and guests to reflect on the past year and recognize outstanding service within the agency.

The Sequoyah County Sheriff ’s Office held its annual Christmas dinner and awards banquet on December 22, bringing together nearly 200 deputies, staff and guests to reflect on the past year and recognize outstanding service within the agency.

01/07/2026

Gore approves superintendent contract, new head football coach
By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor
The Gore Public Schools Board of Education conducted its regular monthly meeting on Dec. 8, in the Gore Schools Board Room, addressing routine financial matters, personnel decisions and administrative reports.

https://www.viannews.com/2025/12/31/gore-approves-superintendent-contract-new-head-football-coach/

01/07/2026

Tribe unveils military branch license plates for veterans, active military
Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. on Friday announced the creation of new military branch license plates that will soon be available to Cherokee veterans and active military. Chief Hoskin unveiled the new license plate designs during the tribe’s Cherokee Veterans Christmas Gathering.

Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. on Friday announced the creation of new military branch license plates that will soon be available to Cherokee veterans and active military. Chief Hoskin unveiled the new license plate designs during the tribe’s Cherokee Veterans Christmas Gathering...

01/06/2026

You don’t have to be a tech expert to make digital advertising work for your business. With our trusted local team, we use today’s best tools—paid social, local SEO, streaming, and programmatic display—to help you connect with more customers in a way that’s simple and effective.
👉 Local support. Modern results.
👉 Advertising you can trust.

📞 Call us today to see how easy it can be to reach more customers online.

01/05/2026

Bicyclist airlifted after being struck by truck mirror
By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor
A bicyclist was seriously injured last Monday afternoon following a collision with a pickup truck along Hwy. 82 in Sequoyah County, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP).

The accident occurred at about 12:15 p.m. on Dec. 22 near the intersection of Hwy. 82 and East 953 Road, near Snake Creek, in an area where roadway construction was underway.

https://www.viannews.com/2025/12/31/bicyclist-airlifted-struck-truck-mirror/

01/05/2026

D.A.’s office hosts ‘Tree of Remembrance’ ceremony
The District 27 District Attorney’s Office recently hosted its annual “Tree of Honor and Remembrance” ceremony in honor of those who have lost their lives to violent crimes.

https://www.viannews.com/2025/12/31/d-s-office-hosts-tree-remembrance-ceremony/