March 4, 2026 — The Old Sallisaw High School Park and OSHSA Black Diamond Event Center are gearing up for spring cleaning season with their popular New 2 You fundraiser. The fundraiser is set to return on April 17 and 18 at the Black Diamond Event Center in Sallisaw, offering the community a chance to donate and shop for a wide variety of items while supporting a good cause. The spring and fall sales are the park’s largest fundraisers, helping to finance much-needed improve

March 4, 2026 — Voters in Sequoyah County who want absentee ballots mailed to them for the April 7 Board of Education general election should apply now. Absentee ballots are available to all registered voters, provided they are eligible to vote in the election requested. No excuse is needed to vote by absentee ballot. The deadline for requesting an absentee ballot is Monday, March 23, at 5 p.m. Voters can submit a request using the OK Voter Portal at oklahoma.gov/electi

March 3, 2026 — With the Board of Education general election right around the corner and the deadline for April 7 approaching, Sequoyah County Election Board Secretary Rudy Brunk is encouraging all registered voters to verify their voting information using the State Election Board’s OK Voter Portal. “If it’s been a while since you’ve voted or you’ve recently moved or changed your name, now is the time to make sure your registration information is up to date. We want every

Voters in two Sequoyah County precincts will see a change in polling locations beginning with the June 16 election. Precinct 106, previously located at Liberty School, will move to Swope Road Baptist Church. The new polling site is directly across the street from the current location. Precinct 310, which has been housed at Gans City Hall, will relocate to Gans Assembly Church. That site is also located across the street from the existing polling place. Voters are encour

Saturday, February 28, 2026 — For years, Oklahoma has ranked among the states with the highest obesity rates. New health data now show a small but meaningful shift. Obesity rates in Oklahoma are starting to decline as more Oklahomans incorporate physical activity and nutritious eating into their daily lives. The Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust , known as TSET, has spent more than a decade helping Oklahomans eat better, move more, and be tobacco-free. Through research-ba

Friday, February 27, 2026 — The Sallisaw Farmers Market will hold its annual preseason meeting on Tuesday, March 3, as organizers prepare for the upcoming market season. The meeting is set to take place at 6 p.m. and will be held at the Sequoyah County Fairgrounds. Vendors, local growers, artisans, and community partners are encouraged to attend. The agenda will focus on plans for the 2026 season, including vendor guidelines, scheduling, and opportunities for community in

Monday, February 23, 2026 — Customers who receive electricity from the Sallisaw Substation, Feeder 4, should prepare for a planned power outage scheduled for Tuesday, February 24. According to Cookson Hills Electric Cooperative, Inc., the outage is expected to begin around 8:30 a.m. and will last approximately three to four hours. Members who are unsure whether they are served by the Sallisaw Substation, Feeder 4, can find that information printed on their monthly electr

Sunday, February 22, 2026 — A typical Sunday lunch quickly turned into a multi-agency pursuit this afternoon after a suspect fled from law enforcement, leading officers on a high-speed chase along Interstate 40. According to Sequoyah County Sheriff Larry Lane, the incident began at approximately 1 p.m. when he was alerted by a citizen that a Vian Police Department officer had a subject at gunpoint outside a local restaurant where he was having lunch with his family. Sheriff

Sunday, February 22, 2026 — Residents will have an opportunity to update important documents and connect with tribal services during an upcoming citizenship registration and photo ID event at the Marble City Community & Wellness Center. The event will take place on Thursday, February 26, from 3 to 7 p.m. at 101 N. Main St. in Marble City. Cherokee Nation staff will be on-site throughout the afternoon and evening to assist citizens and families with photo ID updates, new trib

Friday, February 20, 2026 — The Carl Albert State College (CASC) Men’s Wrestling team delivered a historic performance on Saturday, February 14, at the South-Central District Regional Tournament in Pratt, Kansas, earning a milestone achievement for the Viking program. Competing for qualification to the NJCAA Wrestling National Championships, the Vikings qualified 10 out of 10 wrestlers for nationals, marking the first time in program history that the men’s team has advance