Senior residents parade Staff photos by LaDonna Rhodes

Severe storms pushed by winds estimated at between 60 and 70 miles an hour swept through the county late Wednesday and early Thursday, May 6-7. In the midst of the high winds and rain, Club 69, on old...

Almost a dozen teenagers last week completed a 200-mile horseback ride from Skiatook, 20 miles north of Tulsa, to Antlers, passing through McIntosh County on the trek. The riders, who called their jou...

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Age: 18 Class: 2020 Family: Mom-Katie, Grandma-Linda, Sisters-Makyah and Mckinley Extracurricular activities: FFA Interests: Hanging out with my friends and showing pigs FAVORITES: Food: Cheeseburgers...

State Rep. Randy Randleman (R-Eufaula) on Tuesday, April 14, delivered meals to health care workers who are conducting drive-thru testing for COVID-19 at the McIntosh and Haskell County Health Depart...

For the first time in school history, the Oktaha H.S. Band, under the direction of Jerry Cooper, received a superior rating and won Class #A Sweepstakes at the Checotah Band Daze last month. Also for ...

Checotah FFA officers received an $800 check from Peoples National Bank representative Amanda Nester.

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...