Wednesday, January 14, 2026 — The VITA program has helped submit over 20,000 tax returns in the last decade, assisting taxpayers to receive $30 million in tax refunds, including earned income tax credits. Last year, the tribe’s VITA program helped more than 2,200 taxpayers by saving preparation fees that are usually charged by tax services. “The IRS has recognized the Cherokee Nation VITA program as Partner of the Year for Outstanding Commitment in the last three years. Our p

Monday, January 12, 2026 — Sequoyah County landowners and residents are invited to attend a prescribed burn meeting on Tuesday, January 13. The meeting is set to take place at the Sequoyah County Fairgrounds at 5 p.m., as efforts continue to develop a prescribed burn association (PBA) for Sequoyah County.     Prescribed Burn Associations have many benefits, such as helping property owners safely use controlled fire as a land management tool. Prescribed fire reduces excess veg