The Cherokee Nation is now accepting applications for its annual Angel Project, which provides assistance to eligible Cherokee citizens and families during the holiday season. Applications must be submitted online through the Gadugi Portal by 5 p.m. CST on Friday, November 6, 2026. Applications will only be accepted online, and Cherokee Nation citizens must be registered on the portal to complete the application process. Applicants must provide proof of income and proof of re

Friday, October 23, 2026 — Law enforcement officers, community partners, and families filled the Sequoyah County Courthouse on Thursday, October 22, for the 2026 CCR/SART Excellence Awards and luncheon. The annual event honored individuals and organizations whose outstand The courthouse’s Courtroom 1 was filled with supporters who came together to celebrate the dedication and hard work of those who support the efforts of the Sequoyah County Child Abuse Response (CCR) and Sexu

Wednesday, October 21, 2026 — Family members, friends, advocates, and fellow law enforcement officers gathered last Wednesday to honor the life and legacy of retired Sallisaw Police Department Detective Lt. Sandra “Sandy” Girdner during a memorial plaque presentation recognizing her years of service and dedication to the community. The Sequoyah County Coordinated Community Response/Sexual Assault Response Team (CCR/SART) presented the memorial plaque, which will be displaye

Wednesday October, 14, 2026 — The Vian Police Department has established a safe zone for child custody exchanges, providing families with a designated location to help make these often-sensitive transitions safer. Recently, the department added domestic violence awareness ribbons painted at the location, along with a new sign to identify the designated area. The project was completed in October, which is recognized nationally as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The Vian Pol

Tuesday, October 13, 2026 — Sequoyah County voters can now preview sample ballots ahead of the November 3, 2026, General Election. Reviewing a sample ballot before Election Day gives voters an opportunity to see which races and questions will appear on their ballot and confirm their assigned precinct and polling location before heading to the polls. Sequoyah County has multiple polling locations across the county, serving voters in Muldrow, Roland, Vian, Sallisaw, Marble City

Monday, October 12, 2026 — The Sallisaw NOW Coalition will host its biannual Medication Take-Back Event on Tuesday, November 3, from 9 to 11 a.m. at Cliff’s Pharmacy, located at 505 E. Redwood Avenue in Sallisaw. The event provides an opportunity for community members to safely dispose of unused or expired medications while helping prevent prescription drug misuse, accidental poisonings, and medications from falling into the wrong hands. Free resources will also be available,

Sunday, October 11, 2026 — The Sallisaw Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Lodge 148 has launched its Coats for Kids drive to help provide warmth to local children in need this winter. The drive is collecting new and gently used children's coats through the end of October. Community members can donate by dropping coats into collection boxes placed at participating businesses and organizations throughout Sallisaw. Collection boxes are available at Armory Outfitters, Blue Ribb

Thursday, October 8, 2026 —Two important deadlines are approaching for the November 3 General Election - the voter registration deadline and the deadline to request an absentee ballot. Voter Registration The deadline to register to vote or update your registration before the general election is Friday, October 9. There are three ways to register: online, in person, and by mail. Online Applicants can register online through the OK Voter Portal's Online Voter Registrati

Wednesday, October 7, 2026 — Carl Albert State College (CASC) has been awarded a Title III Strengthening Institutions Program (SIP) grant in the amount of $2,999,499 to support Workforce Ready, a comprehensive five-year initiative designed to strengthen academic programs, expand career preparation, and better connect students with workforce opportunities. The project focuses on two primary goals: increasing the number of graduates equipped with the knowledge, skills, and ab

Monday, October 5, 2026 — Oklahoma students are invited to put their creativity to work in the annual Keep Our Land Grand Art Contest, with this year’s theme focusing on an important message: Teamwork! The contest encourages students to create original artwork promoting litter prevention and showing how working together can help keep Oklahoma beautiful. The contest is open to students from kindergarten through 12th grade, with county and statewide competitions available f