In the early spring of 2018, Speaker Joe Byrd found a seat on the airport shuttle headed to Tulsa International Airport, and over the radio heard a familiar, yet surprising sound: the Cherokee Youth C...

From Marshall Elementary Principal Cindy Frame: Starting on April 6, Marshall Elementary will begin distance learning. Parents may access lessons by going to the Checotah Public Schools website and cl...

Sandra Carter caught a ride from her favorite KATS driver Tom Mahan to enjoy some of Sam Cunningham’s famous barbecue while also helping out others with items for the Blessing Box. Sharpe’s employees...

Oklahoma Executive Order 2020-07 ordered the closing of non-essential businesses in the state to close at 11:59 p.m., on March 25. Several industries are deemed essential during the COVID-19 event. If...

The Health & Wellness Center, which has care centers in several eastern and southeastern Oklahoma communities continues to see patients. However, the center is now operating under an emergency operati...

Age: 19 Class: 2020 Family: Janet and Eugene Pouncil Extracurricular activities: I like to hangout with my friends Interests: Music Awards: 3rd place in powerlifting FAVORITES: Food: Pizza Subject in ...

Leon Gilyard and Dalene Motta celebrated their February birthdays at the Checotah Senior Center. Courtesy Photo

Betty Curran and Ed Shafer celebrated their January birthdays at the Checotah Senior Center. Courtesy Photo

had the mayor learning some new moves at the Chamber of Commerce Membership Banquet on Feb. 13. Staff Photo

Izzy Pitts won the Valentine's coloring contest last week and received a Valentine's basket full of goodies from the McIntosh County Democrat. LaDonna Rhodes I The Democrat

The First Free Will Baptist Youth won the Luau tablescape competition. Chamber President Laurie Burkhalter presented Chris Brown with the Silent Hero Award. Chamber President Laurie Burkhalter thanke...

Allen William Terry, 32, of Henryetta, has pled guilty to multiple charges stemming from a stolen vehicle case. In June, 2019, Terry was charged with possession of a stolen vehicle, two counts of assa...

On Wednesday, Jan. 29 the Checotah Intermediate School 's 4th and 5th grade academic teams competed in the annual Stigler Academic Meet at the Stigler Kiamichi Technology Center. The academic teams c...

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Richard Valdez Duval, 54, Checotah, pled guilty last week to one count of cruelty to animals. Associated District Judge Brendon Bridges sentenced Duval to a five-year deferred sentence plus court cost...

Students from the Checotah High School Choir program under director Carolyn Hutcherson recently attended the 2020 OkCDA All-State Junior High Mixed Chorus. The clinic and festival was held January 8-1...

The Checotah Local Livestock Show is set for Saturday, Feb. 8 at the Checotah High School Ag Barn. The show order will be hogs, goats, sheep and finally cattle. Next Generation begins at 9 a.m. and th...

The Southeastern Oklahoma Association of Realtors (SOAR) presented a $10,000 check to the Youth Emergency Services Executive Director Greg Contreras on Monday. Members of SOAR, along with affiliate me...

The beautiful sounds of the Blue Notes will serenade you and your sweetheart this Valentine's Day at Gambino's Pizza in Checotah. During the evening of Feb. 14 from 5-7 p.m. you can stop in and share ...

The Eastern Oklahoma Development District’s Area Agency on Aging is expanding its food drive into McIntosh and Sequoyah counties for the first quarter of 2020. The organization is collecting nonperish...