Tuesday, March 31, 2026 —   Tobacco Stops With Me , a program of the  Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust  (TSET), is encouraging Oklahomans to take part in the “Take Down Tobacco” National Day of Action on Wednesday, April 1. This annual event is an opportunity for students, teachers, health professionals, and leaders across Oklahoma to stand up to Big Tobacco and call attention to the industry’s manipulative tactics.“ In Oklahoma alone, tobacco use is responsible for 7,500 d

Monday, March 30, 2026 —  The Sequoyah County Board of Commissioners approved two proclamations Monday morning, declaring April as Child Abuse Awareness Month and Sexual Assault Awareness Month in Sequoyah County. The designations aim to strengthen prevention efforts, increase public education, and support victims and survivors throughout the county.   During the meeting, Special Victims Advocate Sarah Ridinger with the Sequoyah County Sheriff’s Office spoke about the importa