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