Recently, I attended the spaghetti dinner and pie auction for the Haskell County Sheriff ’s Association. I was glad to speak to attendees about the state questions on the November ballot, as well as o...

This year has brought many challenges to our state and the world, but today, we have something to celebrate. The U.S. Census Bureau has tallied up Oklahoma’s 2020 Census count and we have achieved a 9...

Dear Editor, Americans are alarmed about terrorism, but the most devastating terrorism occurs behind the closed doors of abusive American homes. Abuse comes in many forms including physical and sexual...

I want to thank everyone for taking the time to look at our weekly Budget Break Down articles and for sharing your comments and questions. One topic I’m frequently asked about is what happened to all ...

Oklahoma is not in a good place when it comes to how badly we are being hit by COVID-19. Oklahoma topped previous COVID-19 records Saturday (Oct. 24), marking a one-day increase of more than 1,800 new...

We are experiencing an epidemic of violence in our tribal communities: 80 percent of Native men and women experience violence, 34 percent of Native women experience sexual violence in their lifetimes,...

It is past time for all of us to stand up against domestic violence, speak up for those victims whose voices have been silenced and keep walking to bring awareness that domestic abuse will not be tole...

As if 2020 has not been bad enough, with just a few weeks before the presidential election, the beloved Supreme Court justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg passed away. Not only did we lose a judicial icon, but...

114 Years Ago: Checotah Times • June 22, 1906 CANNING FACTORY IN VIEW Mr. L.R. Griffn has been interviewing our citizens and businessmen during the past week with the view of organizing a local compan...

When an Indiana landowner encountered human remains after breaking ground for his home expansion, he called the coroner’s office. When the coroner determined the remains to be ancient, he called the ...

The Muscogee (Creek) Nation will be holding drive-thru food giveaway events for tribal members at Eufaula and other locations on Nov. 19 and Dec. 17. A third event was held on Oct. 15. Recipients must...

The flu season is among us and as sports fans we need to take extra precautions. Coaches, players and media members need to be proactive especially while we are under the COVID-19 epidemic. Not every ...

Oct. 26-30 Monday, Oct. 26: Hamburger stew; oven fried okra; cornbread; brownie; milk Tuesday, Oct. 27: Ham & eggs; biscuit & gravy; Tuesday, Oct. 27: Ham & eggs; biscuit & gravy; fruit cup; coffee ca...

Callie Goad, Sheila Goad and Elisa Ortiz had the opportunity to get supplies from the Feed the Children-Teacher Store earlier this month. They brought back 250 books and school supplies. COURTESY PHOT...

On October 22, 1790 – Warriors of the Miami tribe under Chief Little Turtle defeat United States troops under General Josiah Harmar at the site of present-day Fort Wayne, Indiana, in the Northwest Ind...

We are just three weeks away from the Nov. 3 general election. Many Oklahomans have Congressional, legislative and local seats to decide on their ballot, and every Oklahoman will have the chance to vo...

State Question 805 has been described as criminal justice reform. However, this state question will allow predators, like those targeting our children with computers/ cell phones will be given a secon...

County Assessor Trina Williams posted the following message, praising her staff for a perfect score in the recent audit of the office: “I have to take a minute to brag on my office staff for a job wel...

As we approach Election Day, my own sense of frustration mounts with the extreme negativity. Social media is full of people posting falsehoods and destructive sentiments about one side or the other to...

Nine months ago, my family was rocked when our son Jim suffered a traumatic brain injury in a wrestling accident. In less than one day, Jim went from being an elite athlete at a high school learning l...