McIntosh County Democrat

BREAKING NEWS

Alleged kidnapper arrested

Over the course of the 20th Century, more than seven million African-Americans have left their homes in the South to resettle in the northern and western states. Historians have described

Busy mayor hitting on all cylinders

When Checotah Mayor Daniel Tarkington isn’t running around the city taking care of business, you might find him running around a racetrack. The high-octane politician loves both activities. Last year,

Chilly weather for Chili Cook-Off

Cooler weather is here and it’s just in time as competition is heating up for some serious chili cooking. Yes, it’s time for the 12th annual Checotah Chili Cook-Off sponsored by

Ball enters blind plead to rape, kidnapping charges

A first-degree rape and kidnapping trial that was to get underway Monday was called off Friday when the defendant entered a blind plea of guilty. A blind plea is a

Wildcats shock No.3 Rangers

The Checotah Wildcats (14-8) did what every team that played the No. 3 ranked Roland Rangers couldn’t do….defeat them. Checotah topped the 20-1 Rangers 58-57 in overtime on Senior night

Lackey NEO bound

Checotah’s longstanding tradition of producing and developing quality linemen continues in 2019 as senior Todd Lackey signed his letter of intent to play football at Northeastern Oklahoma (NEO). Lackey (6’6”,

News

Black Migrations: The Great Migration

Black History Month

By Alma Harper

Last Week Journalists

Last week journalists from across the state were invited to attend a meet-and-greet at the State Capitol, where they met with senators and representatives from their area. State Rep.

Two arrested on child abuse charges

Two Checotah area residents were arrested on child abuse related charges last week.

Sports

Stoops hired as GM/head coach job of Dallas XFL team

Former University of Oklahoma head football coach Bob Stoops has been hired as the general manager and head coach of the Dallas XFL team. He is the winningest coach in OU history.

2A-4A basketball districts and regionals

Class 4A Area II Districts Friday, Feb. 15 Hilldale at Bethel, 6:30/8 p.m. Regionals at Bethel Thursday, Feb. 21 Hilldale-Bethel losers vs. Elgin-Astec Charter losers, 1:30/3 p.m.

Panhandle State University to be home for new shooting sports complex

Work is continuing on a state-of-the-art shooting sports complex for Oklahoma Panhandle State University in Goodwell. The construction phase was kicked off with a groundbreaking ceremony Nov.