Two more city pound dogs found their forever homes through Paws N Claws rescue efforts this week. McIntosh County and abroad definitely need more adoptions and less litters of puppies and kittens. Of ...

SHAUNA BELYEU GENERAL MANAGER A Checotah couple accused of abusing children in an in-home daycare appeared April 16 in McIntosh County District Court for a preliminary hearing before Associate Distric...

The McIntosh County Election Board heard testimony at 10 a.m.Thursday, April 16, in a contest of candidacy filed against District 1 County Commissioner candidate Jeffery Coleman (Mc-Intosh County sher...

A McIntosh County man was arrested April 16 on a complaint of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, according to a probable cause affidavit. Steven Wayne Smith, 54, of Checotah, was taken into ...

It’s hard to believe another school year has already come and is almost gone as seniors prepare for their last days in class, on stages and on the field. Here are a few end of the year events to remem...

Local artists with the Checotah Art Guild invite the public to celebrate motherhood at their annual “Art in the Park” on Saturday, May 9. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Veterans P...

The City of Checotah and Checotah Chamber had a successful City Wide Spring Trash Off Day on Saturday, April 18. Around 13 Chamber and city personnel as well as 14 local volunteers, young and old, joi...

Freedom House staff and residents were not just grateful to first responders but they were grateful to God for His protection and covering during a recent arson attempt on Sunday morning of their resi...

The City of Checotah will be hosting its annual Spring Citywide Yard Sale on Saturday, May 9. If you would like to be a part of the citywide yard sale you can text your address or text and ask for a f...

Families and educators in the Eufaula area will have the opportunity to gain valuable parenting insights at an upcoming free workshop led by a licensed psychologist. Dr. Randleman, PhD, a licensed psy...

Each year, National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day on April 30 raises awareness of the thousands of pets awaiting adoption from the shelters and local pounds. Abandoned animals are a growing crisis in Americ...

Residents must have a current city water bill to bring items to Heritage Waste or Senior Citizen Center. Trash pickup is available for the elderly and those unable to leave their homes. Call the Chamb...

A beloved biker, James”Dauber” Eaton is still recovering after a horrific fire left a larger portion of his body burnt. Though Eaton has had receive multiple skin grafts he still has a long road to re...

The Messiah came to McIntosh County once again. Over the course of two nights almost 1,200 people witnessed His return, but how many missed it? Though there have been several productions over the year...

A Webbers Falls man was killed in a single-vehicle motorcycle crash late Saturday night in rural Muskogee County, according to Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP). The collision occurred at around 10:14 p.m...

McIntosh County Easter weekend was filled with activity, even as spring storms forced a few last-minute changes across the area. At Lake Eufaula State Park and other locations, rising water and soggy ...

Filing for the 2026 election cycle has closed, leaving McIntosh County voters with a mix of uncontested races and a handful of competitive contests. Several county officials filed for re-election with...

It was an extra-ordinary Holy Week in the U.S. with a spectacular light show that had never taken place before in Northern America. Thousands of drones lit up the sky over Manvel, TX as Aerial Illumin...

Must have current city water bill to bring items to Heritage Waste or Senior Citizen Center Trash pickup is available for the elderly and those unable to leave their homes. Call the Chamber of Commerc...

On Friday, March 27, friends and family of the late William “Bill” Walker, an OHP State Trooper, and the late T. Leo Newton, Fountainhead Park Superintendent, gathered together to participated in the ...