Monday July 20, 2026 — As teachers prepare to return to the classroom, Fort Smith ER & Hospital and Carl Albert State College are partnering to help local educators start the school year ready for success. The two organizations will host Education Elevation 2026 on Thursday, July 23, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Carl Albert State College Sallisaw–Stites Center (Mayo Building). The event is open to all Sequoyah County teachers, faculty, and school staff and is designed to help

Sunday, July 19, 2026 — One of Sallisaw's longest-running summer traditions is set to return as the 82nd Annual Sallisaw Lions Club IPRA Championship Rodeo rides into town July 30 through August 1, bringing three nights of rodeo action, live entertainment, and family fun. The festivities kick off on Thursday, July 30, with the annual rodeo parade beginning at 5:30 p.m., followed by the rodeo which takes place each night at 8 p.m. Fans can look forward to all the excitemen