Tuesday, May 19, 2026 —Applications for the 2026-2027 Miss Cherokee Leadership, Junior Miss Cherokee Leadership, and Little Cherokee Ambassadors competitions are now available. The Miss Cherokee Leadership Competition and Junior Miss Cherokee Competition will be held on August 22, and the Little Cherokee Ambassador program will be held on August 21. “Every year, the competition season brings out our rich history and a chance to visit with new contestants who will share

Friday, May 15, 2026 — Voters in Sequoyah County who want absentee ballots mailed to them for the June 16 primary elections should apply now. Sequoyah County Election Board Secretary Ruby Brunk said, “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, June 1. Voters can submit a request using the