Sunday, July 19, 2026 — One of Sallisaw's longest-running summer traditions is set to return as the 82nd Annual Sallisaw Lions Club IPRA Championship Rodeo rides into town July 30 through August 1, bringing three nights of rodeo action, live entertainment, and family fun. The festivities kick off on Thursday, July 30, with the annual rodeo parade beginning at 5:30 p.m., followed by the rodeo which takes place each night at 8 p.m. Fans can look forward to all the excitement the rodeo has...

Sunday, July 19, 2026 — The Muldrow Cherokee Community Organization (MCCO) is inviting families to the 3rd annual Back-to-School Backpack Giveaway on Wednesday, July 22. The event will be offering free school supplies and valuable resources to help students start the new school year prepared and ready to learn. The event will be held at the MCCO from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., or while supplies last. This year's giveaway includes 250 elementary backpacks and 250 high school backpacks, each...

Friday, July 17, 2026 —Sample ballots are now available for the August 25 Runoff Primary Election. Voters can view or download a sample ballot using the State Election Board's OK Voter Portal at oklahoma.gov/elections/ovp or pick up a copy at the Sequoyah County Election Board during normal business hours. Sequoyah County Election Board Secretary Ruby Brunk reminds voters that sample ballots are tailored to each voter and their precinct. Only voters who have an election will be able to view...