List local meetings or events in the Community Area Calendar by emailing ladonna@cookson.news or texting 479-422-4210. Chapter BX of P.E.O. will meet March 24 at 5 p.m. for “Sisters Thrive.” The hoste...

The Director of the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics (OBN) is warning the public about a new and deadly synthetic opioid that has now been confirmed in Oklahoma. OBN Director Donnie Anderson says Cychlorp...

Our meeting was held at the Legacy on Main Street. Our hostesses were Barbara Johnsen, Kim Dawson and Cindy Troup. The theme was Founder’s Day with a lovely tribute to the past presidents. There were ...

The Oklahoma House today ignored the clear will of its constituents and advanced House Joint Resolutions 1050 and 1077 out of committee, putting at risk one of the state’s most effective public health...

The AFR Agricultural Achievement Contest recognizes outstanding youth in Oklahoma who display exceptional showmanship skills and possess extensive knowledge of the livestock industry, including produc...

A group of Checotah FCCLA students competed in the District STAR Event on February 4. Though if was a difficult day, they learned some hard lessons that ultimately will teach them how to advance and c...