Craving & cultivating connection

Opinion

March 26, 2026

From the beginning of creation God designed us all to crave and cultivate connection. From the connection between us and the Creator, to the connection between us and each other, to even the connection between us and nature, the simple fact is everything needs connection. Man was strategically wired for connection and without it we simply cease to thrive.

Opinion

Honored to serve

By REP. NEIL HAYS

March 26, 2026

This week brought a moment of recognition I am honored to share with the people of House District 13. I received the Defender of Biblical Business Award from the Christian Employers Alliance. Out of a...

Opinion

Will Oklahoma independents get to vote? Just barely

By LYNN ADAMS COURTESY

March 26, 2026

There was a time before politics became so toxic that as an election drew near, a conversation starter — civil, back then — was something along the lines of “So, who you voting for?” These days, at le...

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Sexual Assault Awareness Events Planned in April

March 26, 2026

MUSKOGEE — Women in Safe Home (WISH) is hosting a series of events in April in recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Activities include a Day of Action on April 7, encouraging the community t...

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Checotah Stories from the past

March 26, 2026

118 YEARS AGO Checotah Enquirer Friday, March 27, 1908 ROBBERS CAUGHT There seems but little doubt within the minds of officers now but that the men who robbed the Hoffman bank on last Thursday are no...

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Oklahoma Public Schools Foundation launches organization to champion investment in public schools

March 26, 2026

A new nonprofit organization will lead the way for individuals and businesses to invest in Oklahoma’s public schools. Formed through partnerships with the Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence and the Ok...

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Trooper Neill speaks at Eufaula Chamber meeting

March 26, 2026

OHP Trooper Nathan Neill was the guest speaker at the Eufaula Chamber of Commerce this past Friday and spoke on policies and procedures for practical and operational security measures for local busine...

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Community Calendar

March 26, 2026

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...

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OBN director issues warning on new and deadly synthetic opioid

March 26, 2026

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...

lifestyle

FLEAS February Meeting

March 26, 2026

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 ...

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Grandparent Excise Tax Exemption passes House

March 26, 2026

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Rick West, RHeavener, on Tuesday passed a bill in the House that would allow legal guardians and grandparents to be exempt from paying vehicle excise tax on the transfer of vehicl...

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Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association hosts successful 2026 OCA/OYE Futurity Sales

March 26, 2026

The Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association (OCA) is proud to announce the success of the 2026 OCA/OYE Futurity Sales, held in conjunction with the 2026 Oklahoma Youth Expo (OYE). The annual event once again...