Thursday, May 28, 2026 —Early voting begins on Thursday, June 11, for voters in Sequoyah County. Voters who can't vote on Election Day can vote early at their county election board. Sequoyah County Election Board Secretary Ruby Brunk said early voting is open to all voters. “You do not need to provide an excuse to vote early. Oklahoma allows early voting for all elections conducted by the County Election Board, from school board and municipal to state and federal. This is

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 —Families and community members are invited to kick off the summer season with a day of fun, food, and fellowship during the upcoming Neighborhood Block Party Bash hosted by Vian Assembly of God. The event will be held on June 6 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and is open to all ages. The celebration will offer a variety of free activities and entertainment to bring the community together for a day of summer fun and fellowship. Children can enjoy a variety of a

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 —Community members will have an opportunity to meet some of Sequoyah County’s everyday heroes during the upcoming “Meet Our Heroes” event planned for Friday, May 29. The event will begin at 10 a.m. in the west parking lot of the Stanley Tubbs Memorial Library, giving children and families a chance to interact with local first responders, public safety officials, and community organizations while learning more about the services they provide. Representati

Sunday, May 24, 2026 —As temperatures rise and summer officially begins, families across Sequoyah County now have a new place to cool off with the opening of the Stanley H. Collins Aquatics Center in Sallisaw. Located at 700 N. Elm Street, the brand-new aquatic facility is opening just in time for the Memorial Day holiday weekend, joining pools, splash pads, and water parks across the state as popular destinations for summer fun. City officials say the new aquatics center off

Friday, May 22, 2026 —Sample ballots are now available for the June 16 Primary Election. Voters can view or download a sample ballot using the State Election Board OK Voter Portal at oklahoma.gov/elections/ovp or pick up a copy at the Sequoyah County Election Board during normal business hours. Sequoyah County Election Board Secretary Ruby Brunk reminds voters that sample ballots are tailored to each voter and their precinct. Only voters who have an election will be able to v

Friday May 22, 2026 — The Oklahoma Tobacco Helpline, a program of the Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust, has seen steady growth in the number of Helpline registrants who want to quit vaping. Last year, about one out of three registrants reported vaping, either exclusively or alongside other tobacco products. A new campaign message aims to raise awareness that the Oklahoma Tobacco Helpline is available to help Oklahomans quit smoking. While previous testimonials have focused

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 —Applications for the 2026-2027 Miss Cherokee Leadership, Junior Miss Cherokee Leadership, and Little Cherokee Ambassadors competitions are now available. The Miss Cherokee Leadership Competition and Junior Miss Cherokee Competition will be held on August 22, and the Little Cherokee Ambassador program will be held on August 21. “Every year, the competition season brings out our rich history and a chance to visit with new contestants who will share

Friday, May 15, 2026 — Voters in Sequoyah County who want absentee ballots mailed to them for the June 16 primary elections should apply now. Sequoyah County Election Board Secretary Ruby Brunk said, “Absentee ballots are available to all registered voters, provided they are eligible to vote in the election requested. No excuse is needed to vote by absentee ballot.” The deadline for requesting an absentee ballot is 5 p.m. Monday, June 1. Voters can submit a request using the

Thursday, May 14, 2026 —Nearly 25 years after the September 11 terrorist attacks, the Sequoyah County Historical Society will host a special community program centered on memories and experiences from that historic day. The program will be held at 2 p.m., May 17, at the Sequoyah County Historical Society. Fort Smith resident Carmen Taylor will speak about what she saw, heard, and experienced while visiting New York City on September 11, 2001, during the attacks on the World T

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 —This summer, voters across Oklahoma will have the opportunity to express their opinions on State Question 832, which is set to be included on the statewide ballot on June 16, 2026. All registered Oklahoma voters will be eligible to vote on the proposal. If approved, the measure would gradually raise Oklahoma’s minimum wage to $15 per hour by 2029. The proposal would increase the state’s current minimum wage in phases over the coming years and would ti