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