The following story appeared in the June 2, 1921 issues of the Eufaula Indian Journal and McIntosh County Democrat. TULSA RIOT Six Companies of Militia Keep Order as Toll of Terrible Riot is Taken Tul...

May’s weather was rather tame by Oklahoma standards, with severe weather greatly diminished by an abundance of cool, cloudy weather. Plenty of moisture was to be had, with heavy rains falling right th...

Greetings my friends. Memorial Day has come and gone. We remember those who have now departed. We say they have gone west. Several people around here fell victim to the virus. News: Our ECTT Princess ...

As descendants of the Tulsa Race Massacre filled the seats behind a podium prepared for President Joe Biden inside Tulsa’s Greenwood Cultural Center on Tuesday, June 1, the air was filled with excite...

The governor has signed into law a bill that changes the counties’ allocation of revenue from the Oklahoma Vehicle License and Registration Act. Under House Bill 2892, 25% of the monthly allocation th...

If you would like to list your meeting or event in the Community Area Calendar, please email all the information to ladonna@cookson.news . You may also call 918-473-2313 or mail the information to McI...

Valedictorians, Grad. of Distinction and Honors Awards National Honor Society Awards

University of Oklahoma Scholarships Oklahoma Academic Scholar Awards Muscogee Creek Nation JOM Academic Incentive Coffeyville Community College Scholarship and Indian Capital Tech. Center Scholarship...

The COVID-19 pandemic has reinforced the benefits of social distancing when trying to stem the spread of disease. But it has also led to an increase in feelings of social isolation, especially among o...

NORMAN – The University of Oklahoma has announced the appointment of Katheleen Guzman as dean of the College of Law, pending OU Board of Regents’ approval. Guzman has served as the college’s interim d...

OKLAHOMA CITY – Free Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) camps for students with disabilities will be “online and doing fine” again this summer. Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Serv...

Retired McIntosh County Jail Chaplain Charles Holybee celebrated his 90th birthday last week and received a surprise visit by Sheriff Kevin Ledbetter and Jail Administrator Monica Smith. Ledbetter and...

The Native Arts in the Park show will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, May 1 in Posey Park, across the street from Nichols store in Eufaula at 2nd Street and Selmon Road. Local Creek artist Jo...

Finding Hope Finding Hope is a support group for loved ones of addiction. It is a meeting where you will find education, inspiration and a community of other loved ones who have been impacted by addic...

Gardening is a popular hobby for many people, but obstacles such as poor soil quality, limited space and temporary housing can frustrate even the most dedicated green thumbs. Fortunately, there is an ...

On Monday, April 12 the Methodist Mission Thrift Store changed their shopping days and expanded their hours. The store will now open Monday and Friday mornings from 9 a.m. until noon. Mission Store ma...

Gospel Meeting A Gospel Meeting will be going on at the Church of Christ at Council Hill, May 2-9: Monday through Friday - 7:30 p.m., Saturday - 6 p.m., Sunday/Lord’s Day - 10:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. Jimmi...

115 Years Ago: Checotah Times • December 7, 1906 Passenger Train in Ditch A Serious Wreck Occured in Checotah Saturday Afternoon But No Lives Were Lost Passenger train No. 8, due to arrive in Checotah...

Mark S. Phillips of Checotah has filed a civil lawsuit against the Oakwood Harbor Lot Owners Association. Phillips is seeking $5,000 for breach of contract, discontinued services and loss of income.

Checotah Public Schools received a rebate check for $69,695.50 from OG&E. L to R: Laurie Burkhaulter, Josef Schrader (Pres. & CEO Oklahoma LED), Monty Madewell, Tommy Knight, Forrest McGee (Commercial...