Richard Tyler and his wife Jackie first came to Checotah and just toured the area, but then they decided they wanted to be a part of the community and offer Tyler Mountain BBQ. Now they have become qu...

Friday night Feb. 13,, Community Culture Church was transformed into something extraordinary. Purple draping cascaded from the ceiling. Gold accents shimmered beneath soft lights. Guests first gathere...

Don’t miss the 18th Annual Chili Cook-Off set for Saturday, Feb. 28 at the First Free Will Baptist Life Center , 713 N. Broadway, Checotah. Who will walk away with bragging rights this year? Who will ...

Black History is rich with achievements that have shaped our society across various fields, including politics, arts, science, and social justice. The achievements of Black individuals throughout hist...

The Heartland Heritage Museum and Gallery is hosting another meeting of special interest on anthropology on Thursday, February 19 from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Mel Phillips of the Oklahoma Anthropological Soci...

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 ...

Jerry Fink never met a story he couldn’t write. For more than 50 years, he wrote them from the front lines of war zones to the bright lights of Las Vegas, from the smoking buildings of OKC to the quie...

Do you know someone whose life’s mission is to help those in need? Is there someone who puts others above themselves and makes an impact on the community and those around them without looking for reco...

The theme for 2026 Black History Month is “A Century of Black History Commemorations,” honoring its 100th anniversary. This theme emphasizes 100 years of intentional efforts to honor, study, and prese...

Come celebrate with Don on his actually 90th birthday, Feb. 7 from 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. at the Checotah Senior Center. Everyone is invited to drop by and share some stories over a piece of cake this Saturd...

A winter storm that felt more like an arctic blast slammed locals and most of the U.S. Though it wasn’t fit for man nor beast in the frigid temperatures local children made the most of it with their s...

The Eufaula Police Department served a warrant at a residence in the Lakehurst Addition within the City of Eufaula on Jan. 22. The warrant was served as part of an ongoing investigation. The suspect, ...

Funeral services were held January 21 for SunJun July, as his family laid him to rest at Greenlawn Cemetery in Checotah. He would have turned 23 this month on January 22 but was shot and killed Januar...

The Checotah Fire Department held their annual appreciation firefighter dinner on January 17, sponsored by Richard Tyler and Tyler Mountain BBQ. Firefighters and their families enjoyed an evening of g...

A bench warrant has been issued for a 27-year-old McIntosh County man who failed to appear in court for a hearing held on Dec. 18, 2025. Arnold Willard Carey Jr. forfeited his $50,000 bond. He is char...