Tracy Scroggins, a standout defensive end and linebacker for the Detroit Lions, and a beloved figure in eastern Oklahoma football, passed away last week in Florida at the age of 56. Born September 11,...

Make plans to attend the Checotah Chamber Banquet on Feb. 24 at 6 p.m. at the First Free Will Baptist Family Life Center, located at 713 N. Broadway. This year Tyler Mountain BBQ will be catering the ...

The 5th Annual Eufaula Green Run 5K returns Saturday, March 14, inviting runners, walkers and costume-wearers of all ages to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day the Eufaula way: lakeside, lively and dressed i...

Many people drive right past it without even knowing it’s there. Just off the path at Lake Eufaula State Park, a small fountain bubbles, almost unnoticed. But stop for a moment and you’ll see what’s r...

February is known as Black History Month. Black History Month started as Negro History Week by Carter G. Woodson in 1826. Dr. Woodson was concerned that the contributions of Black Americans were overl...

On Saturday, Feb. 7, family and friends of Don Campbell met at the Checotah Community Center to help him celebrate his 90th birthday. The center was buzzing with laughter and stories of yesteryear as ...