Sunday, September 27, 2026 –A Sallisaw tradition is marking a major milestone this year as the 50th Annual Car Show returns to downtown Sallisaw on Saturday, October 10, as part of the 2026 Sallisaw Main Street Fall Festival. For five decades, car enthusiasts have gathered in Sallisaw to showcase their vehicles, admire classic rides, and celebrate their passion for cars and trucks. This year’s milestone event will bring another day of cars, chrome, and competition to downto

Sunday, September 27, 2026 –Expecting parents, new parents, and families from across Sequoyah County are invited to attend the Third Annual Sequoyah County Baby Shower on Saturday, October 10, in Sallisaw. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to noon at First Baptist Church of Sallisaw, located at 122 W. Chickasaw Avenue. The annual event brings local organizations and community resources together to provide information, education, and support for families with babies and young

Saturday, September 26, 2026 – The City of Sallisaw is gearing up for Spruce Up Sallisaw & Fall Clean Up, a week-long community improvement effort designed to make the city cleaner, safer, and more attractive. As part of the effort, City of Sallisaw departments will work together throughout the week on projects across the community that may fall outside their normal day-to-day responsibilities. Residents can expect to see city crews working on neighborhood cleanup, draina

Saturday, September 26, 2026 -The Sallisaw Chamber of Commerce recognized longtime community leader and local businessman Randall Baker as its Member of the Month during the Chamber’s September membership meeting. Baker, known by many simply as “Rat,” has served as a local shelter insurance agent for the past eight years. Before becoming an agent, he spent five years as an affiliate agent for George Glenn. Baker spent 22 years in education at Roland, beginning as a fifth- and

Thursday, September 24, 2026 – October 9, 2026, is the last day to apply for voter registration to be eligible to vote in the November 3 General Election, according to Sequoyah County Election Board Secretary Ruby Brunk. Brunk said individuals who are United States citizens, residents of Oklahoma, and at least 17½ years old are eligible to apply for voter registration. However, voters must be at least 18 years old to vote. Voter registration applications must be received

Wednesday, September 23, 2026 – Sallisaw families will once again have a safe and festive place to celebrate Halloween as Halloween on Elm Street returns to downtown Sallisaw on Saturday, October 31, from 5 to 7 p.m. Sallisaw Chief of Police John Owens announced the annual event earlier today, inviting children and families from throughout the community to come downtown for an evening of trick-or-treating, costumes, and Halloween fun. Elm Street, between Cherokee and Chi

Friday, September 18, 2026 – The Old Sallisaw High School Association is gearing up for its upcoming Fall New 2 You Sale and is now accepting donations from the community. Organizers say donations help support the committee while providing shoppers with the opportunity to find quality items at great prices. Donation drop-off will begin September 20 from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Black Diamond Event Center, located at 220 W. Creek Avenue in Sallisaw. Items being accepted includ

Wednesday, September 16, 2026 – Think you can handle the heat? The Marble City Farmers and Art Market is inviting brave participants to put their taste buds to the test during its fourth annual Hot Pepper Eating Contest. The event will be held Saturday, September 26, beginning at noon at the Event Pavilion, located at 112 North Main Street in Marble City. Participants will face various hot peppers, including cayenne, habanero, ghost peppers, and the hottest pepper in the

Wednesday, September 16, 2026 – Sample ballots are now available for the November 3 General Election. Voters can view or download their sample ballot through 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 ele

Monday, September 14, 2026 - The Sequoyah County Commissioners approved extending the current burn ban for an additional two weeks during their weekly Monday meeting at the courthouse. The extension comes as officials remain concerned about the increased potential for grass and wildfire fires due to the continued dry weather conditions across the county. With conditions remaining dry, residents are being urged to avoid outdoor burning and use extreme caution with anything