Wednesday, April 8, 2026 —  Oklahoma Blood Institute officials are encouraging Sequoyah County residents to roll up their sleeves this April as two community partners prepare to host local blood drives.   The first drive will take place at Cherokee Nation Casino in Sallisaw on Friday, April 17, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the casino conference room.   A second opportunity to donate will follow next week, as People Inc. hosts a blood drive on April 24 from 12:00 p.m. to 5:0

Monday, April 6, 2026 —  Straight Street Ministries is preparing for its 3rd annual “Spring Out of Addiction and Into Recovery” event, scheduled for May 2. The gathering will take place from 1 to 4 p.m. at Muldrow City Park and will focus on raising awareness, promoting recovery pathways, and connecting individuals and families with essential resources.   This year’s event will include resource tables from treatment facilities and support organizations, providing information

Friday, April 3, 2026 —  Sequoyah County District #3 residents will have an opportunity to dispose of unwanted trash and household debris during the district’s annual Spring Cleanup, scheduled for April 22 and 23 . County officials announced that multiple dumpster sites will be available throughout the district to make drop-off convenient for residents. Dumpsters will be placed at the Central Fire Department, the Redland Fire Department, Anglen Grocery in Nicut, the Brent Com

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 —  The annual Diamond Daze Pageant is set to return to Sallisaw on Friday, May 1, allowing local youth to compete for crowns, titles, and scholarships. The event will be held at “The Auditorium” beginning at 6 p.m., and admission for spectators is $1 cash at the door.   Age divisions for girls include 12–23 months, 2–3 years, 4–6 years, 7–9 years, 10–12 years, 13–15 years for the Teen Miss Diamond Daze division, and 16–19 years for the Miss Diamond Da

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 —   Tobacco Stops With Me , a program of the  Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust  (TSET), is encouraging Oklahomans to take part in the “Take Down Tobacco” National Day of Action on Wednesday, April 1. This annual event is an opportunity for students, teachers, health professionals, and leaders across Oklahoma to stand up to Big Tobacco and call attention to the industry’s manipulative tactics.“ In Oklahoma alone, tobacco use is responsible for 7,500 d

Monday, March 30, 2026 —  The Sequoyah County Board of Commissioners approved two proclamations Monday morning, declaring April as Child Abuse Awareness Month and Sexual Assault Awareness Month in Sequoyah County. The designations aim to strengthen prevention efforts, increase public education, and support victims and survivors throughout the county.   During the meeting, Special Victims Advocate Sarah Ridinger with the Sequoyah County Sheriff’s Office spoke about the importa

Sunday, March 29, 2026 —  Residents looking to clean up unwanted items around their property will have the opportunity during the City of Sallisaw’s upcoming “Chunk Your Junk” event. The cleanup day is scheduled for Saturday, April 11, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and will take place at the Sallisaw city buildings on Quesenbury Street. The event allows residents to dispose of certain household items that are easy to handle and haul away. City officials say the event is designed to h

Monday, March 29, 2026 —  Members of the Sequoyah County Coordinated Community Response/Sexual Assault Response Team (CCR/SART) will attend the Sequoyah County Commissioners’ meeting on Monday, March 30, to request that April be declared Sexual Assault Awareness Month in Sequoyah County.   The meeting will take place at the Sequoyah County Courthouse, and community members are invited to attend the 10 a.m. meeting to show support for victims and survivors of sexual violence.

Friday, March 27, 2026 —  The Sallisaw Chamber of Commerce held its March membership meeting on Wednesday, bringing together local business leaders to share updates on upcoming events, initiatives, and opportunities for involvement.   During the meeting, the Chamber recognized Shannon Vann of Vann Insurance Agency as Member of the Month. Vann opened his State Farm Insurance Agency in Sallisaw on March 1, 1997, after a career in auto claims and agency training. His agency prov

Friday, March 27, 2026 —  Classic cars, trucks, and family fun will take center stage on Saturday, May 2, as part of this year’s Diamond Daze celebration in Sallisaw.   The Diamond Daze Car Show will feature a wide variety of vehicles, with registration open from 6:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. The entry fee for participants is $20, and all registered vehicles will be eligible for door prizes throughout the event.   Awards will be presented in several categories, including Top of Show C