Monday, October 12, 2026 — The Sallisaw NOW Coalition will host its biannual Medication Take-Back Event on Tuesday, November 3, from 9 to 11 a.m. at Cliff’s Pharmacy, located at 505 E. Redwood Avenue in Sallisaw. The event provides an opportunity for community members to safely dispose of unused or expired medications while helping prevent prescription drug misuse, accidental poisonings, and medications from falling into the wrong hands. Free resources will also be available,

Sunday, October 11, 2026 — The Sallisaw Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Lodge 148 has launched its Coats for Kids drive to help provide warmth to local children in need this winter. The drive is collecting new and gently used children's coats through the end of October. Community members can donate by dropping coats into collection boxes placed at participating businesses and organizations throughout Sallisaw. Collection boxes are available at Armory Outfitters, Blue Ribb

Thursday, October 8, 2026 —Two important deadlines are approaching for the November 3 General Election - the voter registration deadline and the deadline to request an absentee ballot. Voter Registration The deadline to register to vote or update your registration before the general election is Friday, October 9. There are three ways to register: online, in person, and by mail. Online Applicants can register online through the OK Voter Portal's Online Voter Registrati

Wednesday, October 7, 2026 — Carl Albert State College (CASC) has been awarded a Title III Strengthening Institutions Program (SIP) grant in the amount of $2,999,499 to support Workforce Ready, a comprehensive five-year initiative designed to strengthen academic programs, expand career preparation, and better connect students with workforce opportunities. The project focuses on two primary goals: increasing the number of graduates equipped with the knowledge, skills, and ab

Monday, October 5, 2026 — Oklahoma students are invited to put their creativity to work in the annual Keep Our Land Grand Art Contest, with this year’s theme focusing on an important message: Teamwork! The contest encourages students to create original artwork promoting litter prevention and showing how working together can help keep Oklahoma beautiful. The contest is open to students from kindergarten through 12th grade, with county and statewide competitions available f

Tuesday, October 2, 2026 —The Muldrow Lions Club will host the 45th Annual Old Settlers Day tomorrow, Saturday, October 3, at Muldrow Park from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will offer a day of fun for all ages, featuring local vendors, live entertainment, food, family-friendly games, and activities. Organizers say this year’s event is shaping up to be one of the biggest yet, with more than 80 booths already registered and new applications still being processed. The event will

Wednesday, September 30, 2026 —Voters in Sequoyah County who want absentee ballots mailed to them for the November 3 General Election should apply now, County Election Board Secretary Ruby Brunk said today. Absentee ballots are available to all registered voters, provided they are eligible to vote in the election requested. No excuse is needed to vote by absentee ballot. The deadline for requesting an absentee ballot is 5 p.m. Monday, October 19. Voters can submit a reque

Monday, September 28, 2026 — The Sequoyah County Board of Commissioners unanimously proclaimed October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Sequoyah County. The proclamation was approved Monday during the commissioners’ weekly meeting at the Sequoyah County Courthouse. Members of the local Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) and Coordinated Community Response (CCR) were present for the proclamation. Domestic Violence Awareness Month provides an opportunity to raise awa

Sunday, September 27, 2026 — The Council of the Cherokee Nation has approved a $3.6 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2027, continuing the tribe's steady investment in health care, education, public safety, and services for citizens. The budget, prepared by Treasurer Janees Taylor and submitted on behalf of Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. and Deputy Principal Chief Bryan Warner, holds consistent with last year's spending plan while directing new resources toward continued se

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