Tuesday, June, 9, 2026 —Voters in Sequoyah County are reminded to keep the integrity of the election system in mind when heading to the polls on June 16. While ballot "selfies," or photographs of a marked ballot, are legal, voters may not share or distribute the image through social media or by any other means while inside the election enclosure. Voters must wait until they leave their polling place before posting or sharing the picture with anyone. Improper use of the phot

Monday, June 8, 2026 —The Sequoyah County Commissioners received a special recognition during their regular meeting Monday morning at the Sequoyah County Courthouse. Cindy Smith of the Sequoyah County Sheriff's Department, accompanied by members of the Coordinated Community Response (CCR) Team and Sexual Assault Response Team (SART), attended the meeting to express appreciation for the commissioners' continued support of efforts that raise awareness and provide resources fo

Sunday, June 7, 2026 — Families in Sequoyah County will have an opportunity to receive free food for their children this summer through a weekly food distribution program hosted by the Summer Meals Team of the Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma. The drive-through program is being held every Wednesday from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at the Sallisaw Health and Wellness Center. Food boxes are available for children from birth through 18 years of age and are designed to help families meet nutri

Saturday, June 6, 2026 — The Cherokee Nation will celebrate its 74th annual Cherokee National Holiday over Labor Day weekend, including an inter-tribal powwow, parade and other longtime cultural favorites. Traditionally, the Cherokee National Holiday draws more than 100,000 visitors from across the country. This year, Holiday activities will be held Sept. 4-6 in Tahlequah, the capital of the Cherokee Nation. “It’s always an exciting time as we get ready to celebrate the

Thursday, June 4, 2026 —Sequoyah County will have the opportunity to support the Boys and Girls Club of Sequoyah County while helping fund the organization's new facility during an online silent auction scheduled for June 8-12. The annual fundraiser is taking on a new look this year, transitioning from its traditional live auction to a five-day online silent auction. This new format will allow club supporters to browse and bid on various donated items from the convenience o

Wednesday, 3, 2026 — Community investment, economic development, and rural renewal were among included topics during the Sallisaw Chamber of Commerce's monthly membership meeting held last Wednesday. A highlight of the meeting was the recognition of Larry Crowe of Crowe Investment Company as the Chamber's Member of the Month. Crowe was also surprised with special birthday wishes from those in attendance. Crowe was honored for his continued commitment to preserving Sallisaw's

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 — The Sequoyah County Election Board is reminding voters of several polling location changes that will be in effect for the June 2026 elections and is encouraging affected voters to verify their precinct before heading to the polls. According to Election Board officials, three precincts have been relocated and voters assigned to those precincts should look for signage directing them to their new voting locations. Precinct 106 (Liberty) has moved across

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 —The MIX 105.1 and the Sequoyah County Times are hosting a public election forum where voters can hear directly from local candidates ahead of the 2026 primary election. The forum takes place tonight, June 2, from 6 to 7 p.m. at the People Inc. Conference Center, featuring candidates seeking election for Oklahoma Senate District 4, Sequoyah County Assessor, and Sequoyah County Commissioner District 3. The event is intended to help voters become more info

Friday, May 29, 2026 —Summer is shaping up to be a busy season at the Stanley Tubbs Memorial Library, with a full calendar of programs and activities planned throughout June for children, teens, adults, and families. The library's Summer Reading Program will feature a variety of special events, educational programs, crafts, and hands-on activities designed to keep residents engaged and entertained throughout the month. The month begins June 1 with Paint with Linda, an adult c

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