A woman is designed to give. First, she becomes a wife, when she gives herself to her husband and marriage.Then she becomes a mother, when she gives birth to her children and nurtures them daily. Thro...

The staff of The McIntosh County Democrat welcomes Letters to the Editor on subjects of interest to our readers. Short letters are most likely selected for publication, but the use of any material is ...

The new legislative session started Monday, Feb. 3, and everybody in the Capitol is ready. I recently spoke to the superintendents, principals and school counselors in District 15, and provided a summ...

Being a mom means more than just giving birth to a child. It’s nurturing and loving a tiny soul long before you lay your eyes upon it. It’s realizing the baby inside you is dependant on you for it’s v...

Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Democrats have been in the majority a little over a year and there’s little to show for it. They have been solely focused on furthering their socialist agenda and underm...

I have never been much of a winter fan even though I was born in December. In fact, quite the opposite, I prefer summer and lots of sunshine just like my Grandma Eloise, who could grow the most amazi...

The barred owl, also known as the northern barred owl or hoot owl, is a true owl native to eastern North America. American naturalist Benjamin Smith Barton first described the barred owl in 1799. The...

Following President Trump’s decisive action to order a drone strike that killed General Qasem Soleimani, many in the mainstream media are downplaying the fact that he was the architect of Iran’s expan...

Ake, Roger M. Allen, Justin Lee Anderson, Teddy Bruce Baker, Jerry Beal Bear, Larissa Leann Boyles, Daron Ray Brown, James Burns, Simone Rachelle Carter, Kevin Dale Chaney, Charles Anthony Colbert, Br...

I can truly say I despise politics - always have and always will. Why? Because it seems to do nothing but divide people and turn many of them into “haters with a so-called cause.” I find it quite iron...

Felony Cases Michael Lane Conatzerbail jumping Ronda Sue Fain-harboring a fugitive from justice Clayton Henry Fentgrand larceny Serena L. Ford-assault with a dangerous weapon Dustin Wayne Gatwoodposse...

With all the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, the real reason for the season is too often overlooked. Between decorating our homes and shopping for everything on our lists, we can lose sight o...

As we finish up the 2019 OK Foster Wishes program, I want to offer my sincere thanks to the many supporters who made this year a success. If you are not aware, the Oklahoma Department of Human Service...

The older I get the more I realize everything in life is about the choices we make. What we choose determines our destination. As I celebrated my 51st birthday on Dec. 30 and now head into a new year,...

In the hustle and bustle of the holiday season I have literally had no time at all to stop and take a moment to reflect on the real meaning of Christmas. In fact, I have barely had time to put up my o...

For the Children: As we are in the season of Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and other worldwide holidays celebrated during December, I want to wish each of you a peaceful, stress-free and happy time wit...

Wednesday, December 18th has been a dark day for our country. For only the third time in the history of our country, the House of Representatives voted to impeach our duly elected president. But this ...

If you weren't in the holiday spirit before the Checotah Chamber of Commerce membership meeting on Dec. 10, you definitely were when you left. This month members got to enjoy the sweet sounds of The B...

The cost of prescription drugs has gotten out of control and Americans are paying way too much for lifesaving treatments. This is a serious issue that, like too many things in Washington, has been cau...

I was just shy of my 21st birthday when my daughter, Felicia Lauren Raquel, came into my life on Dec. 19, 1989, making me a mother for the first time. In so many ways I felt like I was still a child, ...