March 11, 2026 —   The 33rd Annual Day of Caring, organized by the United Way of Fort Smith, is set to take place on Thursday, April 16, bringing volunteers together for a day of service across the Fort Smith region.   Considered one of the largest single-day volunteer events in the area, Day of Caring connects community members with local nonprofit organizations that need extra help with projects. Volunteers assist with a variety of hands-on tasks, including landscaping, pai

March 10, 2026 —   Early voting begins Thursday, April 2, for voters in Sequoyah County who will not be able to make it to the polls on Election Day. Voters have the option of casting their ballots early at the Sequoyah County Election Board. “Early voting is open to all registered voters. You do not need to provide an excuse to vote early. Oklahoma allows early voting for all elections conducted by the county or state election boards, from school board and municipal election