Wednesday, June 30, 2026 —The Cherokee Nation is now accepting applications for its annual Children's Clothing Assistance Program, providing eligible families with financial assistance to help offset back-to-school clothing expenses. The program offers a one-time payment of $150 for income-eligible Cherokee Nation citizens under the age of 19. Tribal officials noted that there are no residency restrictions for this year's program, allowing eligible Cherokee citizens to appl

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 —Individuals interested in serving on the Gore Rural Fire Protection District No. 1 Board of Directors may file for Office No. 2, a five-year term, beginning Monday, July 6. Candidate filing will be held Monday, July 6, through Wednesday, July 8, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day, according to Ruby Brunk, secretary of the Sequoyah County Election Board. The Sequoyah County Election Board is located at 110 E. Creek Ave. For more information about candidate

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 — Community service, workforce development, and economic growth were at the forefront of discussion during the Sallisaw Chamber of Commerce Membership Meeting held Wednesday at Carl Albert State College's Sallisaw Campus. The Chamber recognized Firstar Bank as its June Member of the Month, honoring the institution's longstanding commitment to supporting local schools, nonprofit organizations, and community initiatives throughout the region. A loca

Sunday June 21, 2026 — Community members will have the opportunity to make a life-saving difference and possibly win a once-in-a-lifetime experience during an upcoming blood drive at Northeastern Health System (NHS) in Sallisaw. The Oklahoma Blood Institute (OBI) will host the NHS Sequoyah Blood Drive on Tuesday, June 23, from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The Bloodmobile will be parked on the NHS Sequoyah campus for donors to visit. The blood drive comes at a critical time as OBI

Brian used the Helpline to quit tobacco for his daughter. Wednesday, June 17, 2026 — Father's Day is June 21, and the Oklahoma Tobacco Helpline offers support and resources for dads who want to take the first step toward a healthier life by quitting tobacco. The Helpline, a program of the Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET), provides free resources proven to increase the chances of quitting tobacco and remaining tobacco-free. About one in seven (14.8%) Oklahoma men cur

Sunday, June 14, 2026 — As the nation prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, communities across Sequoyah County are planning fireworks displays and family-friendly events for the Independence Day holiday. The celebration begins early in Marble City, where the town will host a fireworks and veterans appreciation ceremony on Saturday, June 27, at 6 p.m. The event will feature food vendors, food trucks, and live music, along with a special ceremony honoring local veterans.

Friday, June 12, 2026 —Families looking to get a head start on back-to-school health requirements will have an opportunity later this month when the Sequoyah County Health Department brings its Public Health on the Go Mobile Wellness Unit to Muldrow. The mobile unit will be available at the Muldrow Public Library on June 30 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., offering various services to help students prepare for the upcoming school year. Available services will include sports phys

Thursday, June 11, 2026 —Juliana Cueva, an Oklahoma State University Rural Renewal Scholar, is seeking input from residents across eastern Oklahoma to help better understand the experiences, needs, and priorities of rural communities. Juliana Cueva, a graduate student and Rural Renewal Scholar with Oklahoma State University, is conducting research this summer in Adair, Cherokee, Haskell, McIntosh, Muskogee, Okmulgee, Sequoyah, and Wagoner Counties. The project aims to gathe

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 — As the United States prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday on July 4, 2026, a longtime Independence Day tradition in Sallisaw will have a new home this year. The annual Sallisaw Independence Day Fireworks Show, which has traditionally been held at Sallisaw High School, will move to the Sallisaw Sports Complex for the 2026 celebration. In addition to the location change, the event will be held on Sunday, July 5. The fireworks display has been a s

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