Saturday, April 12, 2026 — Families can now apply through the Cherokee Nation for the Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer program, which helps families buy nutritious meals for their children during the summer months when school is out. Summer EBT, also known as “Sun Bucks,” is offered through Cherokee Nation Public Health’s Nutrition Programs. Services are available for eligible Cherokee and non-Native students within the Cherokee Nation reservation. “No children should go

Friday, April 10, 2026 — Sallisaw Main Street is firing up excitement for this year’s “Hot Pickin’, Finger Lickin’ BBQ Cook-Off.” The cookoff will be held on the Stanley Tubbs Memorial Lawn, where contestants will be lined up cooking their favorite recipes. This year’s cook-off will continue to focus on authenticity, with a strict rule that all barbecue must be cooked on-site, with no exceptions. Competing teams will pick up their pork shoulder at J & D's Cowtown on Friday

Friday, April 10, 2026 — Arvest Bank has officially launched the 16th year of its annual Million Meals campaign, a two-month effort aimed at raising awareness and funds to combat hunger across Arkansas, Oklahoma, Missouri, and Kansas. The initiative, which runs through May 31, directs all funds raised to more than 70 local food partners throughout the region. Organizers say every dollar donated can provide up to five meals for individuals and families in need. The campai

Thursday, April 9, 2026 — Sallisaw is gearing up for one of its most anticipated annual celebrations, the 2026 Diamond Daze Festival. The festival is set to take place in downtown Sallisaw on Friday, May 1, and Saturday, May 2, with a full lineup of entertainment, vendor booths, local food, competitions, and community activities. Friday’s festivities begin on May 1, with Main Street’s Indian Tacos being served downtown starting at 11 a.m., offering festivalgoers a deliciou

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