Saturday, May 9, 2026 — This Mother’s Day, the Oklahoma Tobacco Helpline is reminding moms across Oklahoma that quitting tobacco is possible and free help is available when they’re ready. Quitting tobacco can improve health, save money, and create a healthier home for families. It can also reduce exposure to secondhand smoke for children and other household members. Whatever a person’s reasons for quitting, the Oklahoma Tobacco Helpline offers free tools and support to help them take the...

Thursday, May 7, 2026 — The auditorium in downtown Sallisaw was filled with excitement Friday evening as contestants from across the area took the stage for the 2026 Diamond Daze Pageant, one of the featured events of the annual Diamond Daze Festival. As the evening came to a close, Madi-Belle Stump was crowned Miss Diamond Daze 2026, while Kennedy Garrett earned the title of Teen Miss Diamond Daze 2026. The pageant took place on Friday, May 1, and featured 33 contestants ranging in age from...

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 — Sequoyah County Election Board Secretary Ruby Brunk recently announced May 22 is the last day to apply for voter registration and be eligible to vote in the June 16 primary election. Brunk said that persons who are United States citizens, residents of Oklahoma, and at least 17 and a half years old are eligible to apply for voter registration. However, you must be at least 18 years old to vote. Applications must be received by the County Election Board or postmarked no...