On December 17, 1750 – Deborah Sampson, was born. She fought in the American Revolution as a man under the alias Robert Shurtleff. 1900 – Ellis Island immigration center reopened following an 1897 fir...

Lots of cowboys turned up for Checotah’s Cowboy Christmas this year.

The City of Checotah and several businesses, churches and organizations help light up S. Broadway each year by decorating all the trees down the strip.

Dec. 21-25 Monday, Dec. 21: Spaghetti w/ meat sauce; carrots; tossed salad; garlic bread; Jell-O w/ whipped cream; milk Tuesday, Dec. 22: Chicken leg; oven potatoes; California vegetables; roll; banan...

As observers waited for the 3rd Annual Lighted Boat Parade at Eufaula Cove on Saturday, Nov. 28, they were entertained by members of Inspyral Circus, featuring a stilt-walking Snow King and Queen and ...

Scot and Carol’s Grinch-themed boat is named Mystic Traveler.

Checotah Lion Club Secretary Iris Park along with several other volunteers wrapped Angel Tree gifts for many little angels in the McIntosh County area and distributed them on Tuesday evening. STAFF PH...

Jazzmynn Meeks, 9 years old, and her mom Brooke Meeks at Checotah First Assembly of God. “Boys will be boys” and these local boys worked hard to make their girl snowman. HOLLY LACKEY | COURTESY Three...

Residents are getting into the Christmas spirit putting up Christmas lights all over their yards. These are on Race Ave. in Checotah. STAFF PHOTOS

While this year has been filled with unique challenges and changes, Oklahoma Bar Association is keeping its tradition in celebrating the 45th annual Law Day by holding an art and writing contest for a...

When I sing the song We Three Kings of Orient Are, I always love the chorus line “O Star of wonder, star of night, star with royal beauty bright, westward leading, still proceeding, guide us to thy pe...

Dear Editor, Domestic abuse doesn’t take the holiday off - abuse may increase for some victims or decrease for others. The phases in the cycle of abuse (from explosion to making-up honeymoon, to tensi...

Two Oklahoma organ donors and one healthcare hero will be representing their state in the 2021 Tournament of Roses TV Special. Mariee Mena and Kolby Crum will be honored as organ donors, and Luci Pha...

It’s one of the most important events in a teenager’s life, high school prom. For Isabella Aiukli Cornell, her Junior prom in 2018 was about more than just wearing a stylish gown to a high school gymn...

The Legislature is constitutionally obligated to redraw legislative seats every decade after population changes are reported in the U.S. Census. The House Redistricting Committee and its eight regiona...

114 Years Ago: Checotah Times • August 17, 1906 Death of Willie Browning Willie Browning, the 14 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. John Browning, died Saturday morning at 6 o’clock from congestion of the s...

The Oklahoma Employment Security Commission (OESC) announced today that it will use remaining federal funding for unemployment assistance through FEMA to create the Additional Lost Wages Assistance (A...

Every American should want transparent elections, every legal vote counted, and election laws enforced. That’s what President Trump is fighting for and I fully support him. President Trump is well wit...

There comes a time for every president when they must face the inevitable reality that they are out of a job. What do most of these men do with this realization that campaigning is over? They pardon w...

For months, Speaker Pelosi and her party have talked about delivering results for the American people. That’s what they have done: all talk, no action. In September, Speaker Pelosi said the House of R...