We held our business meeting on Feb. 18 with Becky Blackwell leading the meeting with our pledge to the flag. Lisa did our minutes. Treasurer’s report was presented by Claudia; all were approved. Good...

February 22, 2022 was unlike any other Tuesday or should it be called “Twosday?” To say that it was just a lucky day would be an understatement for two local Checotah families who welcomed new babies...

Doors will open to the public at 5 p.m. and you don’t want to miss this year’s Chili Cook-Off in Checotah. The 14th Annual Checotah Chili Cook-Off returns this Saturday, Feb. 26 and is the biggest fun...

“Nothing more sweet is remembered than a simple act of kindness.” Here is a simple act of kindness recently done for Valentine’s Day: Nothing is sweeter than being remembered on Valentine’s Day and ev...

Eastern Oklahoma Library System (EOLS) has received a generous donation from the Rotary Club of Muskogee. On February 14, the Club presented a check for $3,000 to the library system to help support th...

Heartland Heritage Museum and Gallery will host a special watercolor class on Saturday, March 12 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 116 N. Broadway. Artist Mike Riley will be the instructor. Riley, who battles ...

Northeastern State University has been named one of 2021’s best schools for online health care education programs by EduMed.org. NSU’s online registered nurse (RN) to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B...

Jade McPeak hasn’t slowed down much since her reign as Junior Miss United States Agriculture as she won Junior Miss Oklahoma Regency International last month and was recently chosen the 1st runner up ...

The drumline of the Oktaha High School Tiger Band, the “Roar of the Tigers,” had something to roar about when they took 1st place in Class 3A in the Oklahoma City State Fair Parade this fall. This was...

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If you would like to list your meeting or event in the Community Area Calendar, please email all the information to ladonna@cookson.news or call 918-473-2313 (office) or 479-422-4210 (cell). You may a...

The holidays are a time for fun, celebration and relaxation. However, it is also a time when youth are more likely to access alcohol. Neighbors Building Neighborhoods and McIntosh Pittsburg Alcohol Co...

Melissa Webb was the final bingo winner with a blackout that won her $250 from the McIntosh County Democrat and the Eufaula Indian Journal Let’s Play Bingo contest. STAFF PHOTO | LADONNA RHODES

Another local author who turned his life around will hold a book-signing for his book, School Days, at 5 p.m., Nov. 20 at the Eufaula Memorial Library. Edward Christle Jr., 41, is a graduate of Eufaul...

“Working together to serve you better” is the motto of the McIntosh County Clerk’s office. County Clerk Deena Farrow (dark glasses) and her staff got into the Halloween spirit last week. COURTESY PHOT...

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Friendly Lake Eufaula Area Supporters (FLEAS) met at the VFW on Oct. 26, for their monthly meeting. Hostesses for the meeting were Kay Owens, Carol Evans, Reba Thompson and Cheryl Tanner. After an hou...

If you would like to list your meeting or event in the Community Area Calendar, please email all the information to ladonna@cookson.news or call 918-473-2313 (office) or 479-422-4210 (cell). You may a...

The holidays are fast approaching and grievers are likely experiencing a jumble of emotions yet to be sorted out. Facing a holiday after a death of a loved one can be more difficult than a friend or f...

The City of Checotah and business owners will commence to decorate Christmas trees down South Broadway in the next few weeks. Anyone interested in grabbing a tree to decorate to advertise their local ...