During a time when the world seems more lost than ever, Jesus showed up center stage as individuals near and far declared His glory this Easter weekend. One local church here in McIntosh County, Light...

Abandonment is becoming a huge problem in McIntosh County and if stricter laws aren’t enforced and money can’t be found for animal control within the city and within the county, residents are looking ...

Memorial service Saturday A memorial service for Zachary Paul Smith Sr., 49, of Sand Springs will be held Saturday at Reach Church. Smith left Sand Springs on Dec. 8, 2024, and his skeletal remains we...

On the morning of April 19, 1995, an ex-Army soldier and security guard named Timothy McVeigh parked a rented Ryder truck in front of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in downtown Oklahoma City. H...

We are saddened this Easter Monday to learn of the passing of Pope Francis, who has been called home to the Father’s house. This ecclesial moment of-fers us the opportunity to consider the work of God...

On Monday, April 14, Senate Pro Tempore Lonnie Paxton led a resolution commemorating the 90th anniversary of Black Sunday and reminded Oklahomans of the continuing need to protect and conserve our soi...

On Saturday, April 12, a community came together to honor Checotah Roughrider Luches Warrior, Jr.’s “Farewell Ride and Final Roundup.” Friends and family lined the streets of Checotah for a fitting an...

The community is cordially invited to the following services: • Maundy Thursday Service on Thursday, April 17 at 6 p.m. in the sanctuary • Good Friday Worship Service on Friday, April 18 at noon in th...

Officials are investigating a standoff last week that left a suspect dead and a house partially burned. A man identified as John Barry died in the early morning hours of Monday, April 7 during a shoot...

Two men are currently being held in the Haskell County Jail on suspicion of first-degree murder in connection to the homicide of Tina Mitchell, 56, of Stigler. According to Haskell County Assistant Di...

Stormy days lie ahead, according to McIntosh County Emergency Management Director Leslie Phillips. Phillips reported that Saturday and Sunday are expected to be especially worrisome. The National Weat...

“How do you get away from toiling the land when your middle name is Farmer?” Leonard Farmer Hill said. “Its all about caring enough to cultivate community. We have to sow the right seeds to reap a bou...

Jimmy Doolittle, a businessman and entrepreneur, had never owned a restaurant. But the owner of Little Turtle Storage knows what he likes, and he likes what he spent two years creating. Uncle Jimmy’s ...

About 1,300 McIntosh County voters cast their ballots in the April 1 special election. In Eufaula, 63 percent of the local voters approved a proposal that will allow major construction projects in the...

A 27-year old Checotah man has been charged with numerous heinous crimes involving young children. Brandon Lakota Morlin was charged Monday with child sexual abuse; aggravated possession of child sexu...

Muskogee County Sheriff’s deputies are still investigating the circumstances of a body that was found in a creek in Muskogee County. According to authorities, deputies were dispatched to the 1600 bloc...

At press time Tuesday a shooter was in a standoff with lawmen from numerous law enforcement agencies in eastern McIntosh County. The unidentified suspect was barricaded in a residence on New Texanna R...

The Checotah Police Department is looking for qualified people who are interested in serving their community and are willing to volunteer their time and effort to help patrol the area, along with help...

When Kathy Love had her first dream years ago, she saw a worship center where the ladies from Freedom House could come and worship as well as play games, etc. Though she told the director, they both l...

MUSKOGEE - A 21-yearold man identified as Ashton Wright of Eufaula has died from severe injuries suffered Monday evening, March 31, according to police. As of Friday, April 4, investigators had not di...