Vian Tenkiller News

08/23/2025

VPS announces changes to bus routes
Vian Public Schools has announced important information regarding changes to their 2025-26 school bus routes, most specifically Bus Route F, due to the ongoing construction on Hwy. 82.**

New bus routes

NOTICE: Until further notice, buses will not travel north of Smokin’ Goat on Hwy. 82 due to the ongoing construction. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Students that live beyond Smokin’ Goat may be picked up at East Lake Hills Gate, Harvestime Church parking lot, or any of the other bus stops.

https://www.viannews.com/2025/08/20/vps-announces-changes-bus-routes/

08/23/2025

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08/22/2025

Vian veteran, 85, will commemorate birthday with tandem skydive
By LYNN ADAMS SPECIAL TO THE NEWS
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was written prior to Jimmy Owens’ 85th birthday.

Mention those who are among the first residents at the Sallisaw Veterans Center, and most probably think of quiet, reflective days relaxing in a recliner, reading a book, possibly making new acquaintances, sharing a laugh with an attentive staff member and looking forward to an unhurried meal with fellow veterans.

EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was written prior to Jimmy Owens’ 85th birthday.

08/21/2025

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08/21/2025

Alden named new police chief
By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor
The Webbers Falls Police Department is undergoing major changes this month after recent layoffs and the resignation of its top official.

On August 11, the town’s former chief of police stepped down from the position, citing personal reasons. Just a day later, the Webbers Falls Board of Trustees appointed assistant chief Austin D. Alden as the new police chief.

https://www.viannews.com/2025/08/20/alden-named-new-police-chief/

08/20/2025

County 911 office being remodeled
By LYNN ADAMS SPECIAL TO THE NEWS,
While there’s a generation gap when it comes to rotary-dial landline telephones and digital or even voice-activated cellphones, telephone numbers have been part of our lives since Alexander Graham Bell’s first call to Watson in 1876.

While there’s a generation gap when it comes to rotary-dial landline telephones and digital or even voice-activated cellphones, telephone numbers have been part of our lives since Alexander Graham Bell’s first call to Watson in 1876.

08/19/2025

Vian TSA competes in National conference
Around 10,000 middle school and high school Technology Student Association (TSA) members traveled to Nashville, Tenn. to compete in the 47th National TSA Conference. TSA members from across the nation gathered at the Ga***rd Opryland, June 27 through July 1, where they competed in over 70 STEM categories.

https://www.viannews.com/2025/07/16/vian-tsa-competes-national-conference/

Some patrons driving by Vian High School’s St. John Stadium during June and early July might have wondered if the new turf for the football field was going to be all in place come time for the Wolverines’ Sept. 5 season-opener against the Eufaula Ironheads.

08/19/2025

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08/18/2025

No action taken on Webbers Falls police chief
By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor
The Webbers Falls Board of Trustees met for a brief but notable session at 6 p.m. on July 25, where they met in executive session to discuss employment matters concerning police chief Mike James.

https://www.viannews.com/2025/08/13/no-action-taken-webbers-falls-police-chief/

08/17/2025

Final project meeting set for Sallisaw Creek assessment
The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is holding a final project meeting to present the Supplemental Watershed Plan and Environmental Assessment (Plan-EA) and all necessary supporting data for the rehabilitation of Floodwater Retarding Structure (FWRS) Sallisaw Creek 36. Affected individuals, government agencies and private organizations are invited to attend.

https://www.viannews.com/2025/08/13/final-project-meeting-set-sallisaw-creek-assessment/

08/17/2025

Coaching sister act leading Gore softball team
By David Seeley Sports Editor
The new fast-pitch softball season for the Gore Lady Pirates will bring a pair of Gore alumni leading the way as coaches.

The sister act of new head coach Kera Carter and her sister, assistant coach Kendra Reasnor, will be guiding the Lady Pirates this fall on the softball diamond.

The new fast-pitch softball season for the Gore Lady Pirates will bring a pair of Gore alumni leading the way as coaches.

08/16/2025

Semi driver arrested for DUI near school zone
By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor
A potentially dangerous situation was swiftly handled by Vian Police officers last Monday when a semi-truck driver, later found to be heavily intoxicated, was arrested near a school zone.

A potentially dangerous situation was swiftly handled by Vian Police officers last Monday when a semi-truck driver, later found to be heavily intoxicated, was arrested near a school zone.