The Lion’s Angel Trees were gathered by special helpers this year and then wrapped up by wonderful volunteers and passed out by angels since Santa wasn’t able to hand out the gifts this year. All the ...

Though it’s been quite a different year, Marshall Elementary still enjoyed the holiday spirit this year. It just happened to be a virtual experience this year. Students in Mrs. Kittie Dishman’s class...

Estelle Hughes, a lifelong resident of McIntosh County, celebrated her 100th birthday on Dec. 1. She thanks everyone who called, sent cards and attended her celebration. Estelle was born in Vivian to ...

Rank and organization: Corporal, U S. Army, Company E, 19th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division. Place and date: Near Chonghyon, Korea, 5 November 1950. Entered service at: Merrilan Wis. Born: 2...

Nov. 9-13 Monday, Nov. 9: Sausage & eggs; biscuit & gravy; hashbrowns; vegetable juice; fresh fruit; fruit yogurt; milk Tuesday, Nov. 10: Chicken legs; oven potatoes; California vegetables; roll; bana...

State Rep. Avery Frix, R-Muskogee, commented on the awarding of a contract to improve sidewalks along U.S. Highway 266 beginning at NW 6th Street in Checotah. “I heard from many constituents requestin...

Jeremy Hooten, 29, of Eufaula pled guilty last week in federal court to robbery and to first degree burglary in Indian Country. The United States Attorney’s Offce for the Eastern District of Oklahoma ...

The Checotah Chamber of Commerce has chosen June’s Restaurant as the Business of the Month. June’s has been around since 1966, founded by the late June King who bought a fried chicken recipe off anoth...

Trevor Dodd of Eufaula harvested this beautiful buck in the Lake Eufaula area. COURTESY

Front row (left to right) Ivy Ferguson, Madison Robinson, Miranda McQuay, Samantha Marion, Bradee Hall, Keah Collins, Matigan Marion, Lalontee Buncik, Cierra Brinsfield and Alyssa Quimby. Back row (le...

Former Checotah graduate Caden Martin who signed this summer with Connors State College Cross Country team ran with his teammates from Warner to Muskogee last week to raise money for the WISH (Women I...

The Checotah Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for the Family Loan Company on Thursday, Oct. 21. The new business is located at 915 W. Gentry, Suite A and offers personal loans from $160 to $1...

The 2020 Indigenous People Parade was held Monday, Oct. 10, in Eufaula. STAFF PHOTO

Rank and organization: Corporal, U.S. Army, Company M, 118th Infantry, 30th Division. Place and date: At Vaux-Andigny, France, 15 October 1918. Entered service at. Camden, S.C. Born: 29 March 1896, Ca...

Checotah Lions Club 2020-2021 officers: Tail Twister Mike Key, Treasurer Robert Jennings, President Darren Armstrong, Co-Secretaries Iris Park and Bill Frame. Not pictured; Vice President Tony Fields....

A military veteran kneels to the ground and bows his head to appreciate the stone that has been dedicated to his tribe. The veteran is being thanked, not just by this gift, but by the entire tribal c...

The Class of Checotah has been bringing home the trophies in competitions. Pictured here at Elgin they came in 1st place in Division 4A, 1st place High Visual, 1st place Outstanding Drumline and Best ...

You might rethink that camping or swimming trip after seeing these pictures. These two monster wild hogs were killed in Texas while the alligator gar was caught in the Red River. Each have the abilit...

CHS Drama Club Officers for 2020- 2021 are President Chloe Smith,Vice President Lainey Shropshire, Secretary Abby Wilson and Publicist Sidney White. COURTESY PHOTO