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