Wednesday, April 1, 2026 —  The annual Diamond Daze Pageant is set to return to Sallisaw on Friday, May 1, allowing local youth to compete for crowns, titles, and scholarships. The event will be held at “The Auditorium” beginning at 6 p.m., and admission for spectators is $1 cash at the door.   Age divisions for girls include 12–23 months, 2–3 years, 4–6 years, 7–9 years, 10–12 years, 13–15 years for the Teen Miss Diamond Daze division, and 16–19 years for the Miss Diamond Da

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

Sunday, March 29, 2026 —  Residents looking to clean up unwanted items around their property will have the opportunity during the City of Sallisaw’s upcoming “Chunk Your Junk” event. The cleanup day is scheduled for Saturday, April 11, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and will take place at the Sallisaw city buildings on Quesenbury Street. The event allows residents to dispose of certain household items that are easy to handle and haul away. City officials say the event is designed to h

Monday, March 29, 2026 —  Members of the Sequoyah County Coordinated Community Response/Sexual Assault Response Team (CCR/SART) will attend the Sequoyah County Commissioners’ meeting on Monday, March 30, to request that April be declared Sexual Assault Awareness Month in Sequoyah County.   The meeting will take place at the Sequoyah County Courthouse, and community members are invited to attend the 10 a.m. meeting to show support for victims and survivors of sexual violence.

Friday, March 27, 2026 —  The Sallisaw Chamber of Commerce held its March membership meeting on Wednesday, bringing together local business leaders to share updates on upcoming events, initiatives, and opportunities for involvement.   During the meeting, the Chamber recognized Shannon Vann of Vann Insurance Agency as Member of the Month. Vann opened his State Farm Insurance Agency in Sallisaw on March 1, 1997, after a career in auto claims and agency training. His agency prov

Friday, March 27, 2026 —  Classic cars, trucks, and family fun will take center stage on Saturday, May 2, as part of this year’s Diamond Daze celebration in Sallisaw.   The Diamond Daze Car Show will feature a wide variety of vehicles, with registration open from 6:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. The entry fee for participants is $20, and all registered vehicles will be eligible for door prizes throughout the event.   Awards will be presented in several categories, including Top of Show C

Thursday, March 26, 2026 —  Area families will have several opportunities to celebrate Easter this year, with egg hunts and community events scheduled across Sequoyah and Cherokee counties in the coming weeks. Woodland Hills Church will kick off the festivities with its 3rd annual Community Easter "EggStravaganza" on Saturday, March 28, at Roland City Park. The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and will feature Easter egg hunts, bounce houses, food trucks, prizes,

Monday, March 23, 2026 —  Pet lovers across the area are invited to mark their calendars as the second annual Pawsitive Pets event returns to downtown Sallisaw on Saturday, April 11.   The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the lawn of Stanley Tubbs Memorial Library and nearby Pocket Park, offering a full day of activities for pets and their owners.   Hosted in cooperation with Sequoyah Animal Advocates, Inc., Pawsitive Pets aims to promote responsible pet ownersh

Sunday, March 22, 2026 —   Members of the Sequoyah County Women in Business organization met last week to celebrate the power of women supporting one another. Lindsie Dyer, a youth and family service counselor with People Inc., served as the guest speaker for the March meeting and was honored for her extensive community outreach. With more than 15 years of experience, Dyer shared both her personal and professional journey, highlighting her passion for helping youth and famili