Checotah Public Schools will once again be applying for a 21st Century Community Learning Center grant. This competitive grant will be awarded to select schools by the Oklahoma State Department of Edu...

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma House of Representatives has approved legislation by Rep. Toni Hasenbeck, R-Elgin, aimed at protecting voluntary religious expression in public schools. House Bill 3240 re...

117 YEARS AGO Checotah Enquirer Friday, March 5, 1909 REAL ESTATE BOOM If you want to invest in Checotah real estate, now is the time to do so, and thereby get in on the ground floor. A real estate bo...

As we reached a major deadline at the Capitol this week, I was proud to see my House Bill 4260 pass off the Oklahoma House floor. This bill focuses on supporting our first responders when they face se...

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 April 7 at 5 p.m. for “Sisters Celebrate Spring.” ...

April 2 - 10 611 N. Broadway, Checotah Please call 918-237-1118 for meal reservations by 12 p.m. the day before services. Thursday, April 2: Sweet & sour chicken; Oriental veggies; blushing pears; ric...