Sunday, August 9, 2026 —The dog days of summer are here, and the Oklahoma Blood Institute (OBI) is encouraging the community to roll up their sleeves and help save lives. The Dog Days of Summer Blood Drive will be held Friday, August 21, from 1 to 5 p.m. at the People Inc. Conference Center in Sallisaw. The blood drive is open to the public, and community members are encouraged to bring along friends, family members, coworkers, or anyone who may be interested in becoming a bl

Friday, August 7, 2026 — History will come alive in Sallisaw later this month as the Historical Museum of Sequoyah County (HMOSC) welcomes visitors for a special living history presentation featuring one of the region's most well-known historical figures. Visitors will have the opportunity to step back in time on Sunday, August 16, as the HMOSC presents a special program featuring portrayals of Judge Isaac C. Parker and his wife, Mary. The presentation begins at 2 p.m. and

Friday, August 7, 2026 —Families in the Sallisaw area will have an opportunity to stock up on food, clothing, and other essentials at a free community food bank and clothes closet event this Saturday. The House, located at 2875 S. Kerr Blvd. in Sallisaw, will open its doors on Saturday, August 8, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to provide various items to local families at no cost. As the new school year approaches, the event will provide a wide range of gently used clothing in di

Tuesday, August 4, 2026 —Muldrow High School football coach Logan Coatney was recently recognized on a statewide level after being named to the Oklahoma Football Coaches Association's (OFBCA) "35 Under 35" list. The recognition honors 35 of Oklahoma's most promising football coaches under the age of 35 for their dedication to the game, leadership, and commitment to developing student-athletes. Coatney has earned a reputation for his dedication to the Muldrow football program

Tuesday, August 4, 2026 — Early voting begins Thursday, August 20, for voters in Sequoyah County. Voters who are unable to vote on Election Day can vote early at their county election board. Sequoyah County Election Board Secretary Ruby Brunk said early voting is open to all voters. "You do not need to provide an excuse to vote early. Oklahoma allows early voting for all elections conducted by the county election board, from school board and municipal elections to state a

Sunday, August 2, 2026 —Sallisaw Middle School students will have an opportunity to receive free vaccinations during a two-day mobile vaccine event sponsored by Cherokee Nation Public Health. The Cherokee Nation Public Health Mobile Unit will be available Thursday, August 6, and Friday, August 7, from 2 to 4 p.m. in the back-parking lot of Sallisaw High School. All students can attend the clinic, regardless of Cherokee Nation citizenship or membership. Vaccinations avai

Friday, July 31, 2026 —Youth across Sequoyah County will soon have the opportunity to begin another year of learning, leadership, and hands-on experiences as Sequoyah County 4-H enrollment opens Saturday, August 1. Open to youth of all experience levels, 4-H offers a wide variety of projects and activities designed to help members develop life skills, explore new interests, and build lasting friendships while serving their communities. Participants can choose from numerou

Monday, July 27, 2026 — The Cherokee Nation will celebrate its 74th annual Cherokee National Holiday over Labor Day weekend, including an intertribal powwow, parade, and other longtime cultural favorites. Traditionally, the Cherokee National Holiday draws more than 100,000 visitors from across the country. This year, holiday activities are set to be hosted in Tahlequah, the capital of the Cherokee Nation, from September 4-6. “It’s always an exciting time as we get ready

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 —The community is invited to celebrate the retirement of outgoing Sallisaw Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Marty Green during a come-and-go reception on Friday, July 24, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Wheeler Event Center in Sallisaw. After years of dedicated service to the community, Green is retiring following eight years as executive director of the Sallisaw Chamber of Commerce. He joined the Chamber in 2018 after a distinguished career spanning mo

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 — Carl Albert State College has been recognized with two prestigious awards in the 2026 Oklahoma College Public Relations Association (OCPRA) Awards Competition, which honors outstanding communications and marketing efforts from colleges and universities across Oklahoma. The annual OCPRA Awards Competition recognizes excellence in higher education communications and marketing and celebrates the work of professionals in public relations, marketing, p