Monday, March 30, 2026 —  The Sequoyah County Board of Commissioners approved two proclamations Monday morning, declaring April as Child Abuse Awareness Month and Sexual Assault Awareness Month in Sequoyah County. The designations aim to strengthen prevention efforts, increase public education, and support victims and survivors throughout the county.   During the meeting, Special Victims Advocate Sarah Ridinger with the Sequoyah County Sheriff’s Office spoke about the importa

Sunday, March 29, 2026 —  Residents looking to clean up unwanted items around their property will have the opportunity during the City of Sallisaw’s upcoming “Chunk Your Junk” event. The cleanup day is scheduled for Saturday, April 11, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and will take place at the Sallisaw city buildings on Quesenbury Street. The event allows residents to dispose of certain household items that are easy to handle and haul away. City officials say the event is designed to h