Lake Eufaula anglers are finding solid winter action as temperatures cool and fish settle into predictable patterns across Oklahoma’s largest lake. Water levels are falling, and clarity varies from st...

Holiday antlerless deer gun season is Dec. 18-31, during which hunters are allowed to harvest up to two antlerless white-tailed deer that do not count toward the hunter’s combined season limit of six ...

Along with the upcoming holiday antlerless deer gun season, other Oklahoma hunting opportunities are ongoing, such as the current deer archery season, as well as seasons for rabbits, squirrels, waterf...

The 12th Annual McIntosh County Law Enforcement Shop with a COP event will take place this week on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Law enforcement officers, in partnership with school districts, will ...

The Eufaula Area Arts Council invites you to experience the magic of the holidays with a festive Christmas Gathering on Tuesday, December 16, at the Chamber of Commerce building at 301 North Main, fea...

Legacy on Main Street, 224 N. Main St., Eufaula, presents Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 13. Doors open at 8:30 a.m. Tickets are $15, which includes one adult and one child breakfast. If you n...

Every holiday season “angels” go on trees around the community in hopes that everyone’s Christmas will be merry and bright. The Checotah Lions Club Angel Tree Program and the Checotah Art Guild Golden...

The Eufaula Area Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Christmas Cookie Crawl on Saturday, Dec. 13, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Shoppers are invited to stop by participating Eufaula stores, enjoy homema...

OKLAHOMA CITY (December 2, 2025) – The Oklahoma Arts Council has announced the names of 21 individuals and organizations that will be honored for their contributions to the arts during the 46th Oklaho...

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Community Calendar Submit an Event List local meetings or events in the Community Area Calendar by: Emailing ladonna@cookson.news Texting 479-242-4210 Dropping off information at the McIntosh County D...

Eufaula’s renowned historian and unstoppable traveler Roger Thompson will present “How Christmas Started and Surged” at two local venues in one week. He will be the after- dinner speaker at the Eufaul...

December 2025 Lake Eufaula anglers are finding solid winter action as temperatures cool and fish settle into predictable patterns across Oklahoma’s largest lake. Water levels are falling, and clarity ...

Every holiday season angels aren’t just around fellow believers, they are also the symbols placed on Christmas trees around town in hopes that everyone’s Christmas is merry and bright. Whether it’s a ...

Fishing on Lake Eufaula remains steady as winter approaches, with anglers finding success across multiple species as water temperatures slowly cool. Crappie continue to be the hot ticket. Anglers are ...

Community Calendar List local meetings or events in the Community Calendar by emailing laadams@cookson.news, calling 479-422-2110 or dropping your information at the McIntosh County Democrat, 305 S. B...

The Lake Eufaula Association will host its annual Christmas Tour of Homes and Businesses on Thursday, December 11, 2025, from 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. This adultonly event invites guests to take a self-...

“I will go to the turkey shop then I will say, “Here, Mama”. She will eat it with me.”| - Peyton “I will tell my mom that it is our time to get the turkey. We will eat it.” - Luis “”Get a turkey from ...

The Heartland Heritage Museum & Gallery became a real show stopper during the Checotah Art Guild’s 5th Annual Holiday Art Show on Saturday, Nov. 15. For several hours artists and locals took in all th...

The deer-mating season, known as the rut, is well underway in most of Oklahoma, as the bucks have been scrambling after the does in all areas of the state. Deer should be moving this coming Saturday, ...