The Checotah Chamber of Commerce has chosen Checotah Insurance Agency as their Business of the Month. Checotah Insurance was established in 1951 and is owned by Justin and Kim Wood. Located at 201 W. ...

Friday, July 29, is the last day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote in the August 23, Runoff Primary Election. Persons who are United States Citizens, residents of Oklahom...

The new 988 Mental Health Lifeline is now available across the state of Oklahoma. The three-digit number offers immediate response during mental health crises by a local trained behavioral health spec...

The Checotah Lion’s Club will have a special speaker this Thursday, July 28 at noon at the Methodist Fellowship Hall. Adam Lynn will present the new documentary,”The Battle of Honey Springs.” The film...

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...

Marshall Elementary has begun enrollment of Pre-K and new students (students who did not attend Marshall last school year) enrollment. The last day July 28 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Enrollment forms are avai...

Outstanding Hereford youth were recognized for their achievements during the 2022 Vita-Ferm®Junior National Hereford Expo (JNHE) in Louisville, Ky. on July 21. The National Junior Hereford Association...

Brian and Shannon Dobbs were the key speakers at the Checotah Chamber of Commerce meeting last Tuesday. The Dobbs own and operate The Dakota Star Ranch which features a multifaceted environment to exp...

Travis Killey is celebrating turning 50 this week. Travis is a big OU fan, loves numbers and has been working for over 24 years at Options Inc. helping the local community recycle. STAFF PHOTO | SHAUN...

The Katy Depot recently had several interesting items donated that were owned by Roadmaster James L. Johnson. STAFF PHOTO | LADONNA RHODES

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 real winners of the night were the City of Checotah workers who made Freedom Celebration 2022 such a huge success. Pictured L to R: Chamber Pres. David Prince, Coach Erin Bridges, Mayor Daniel Ta...

Checotah Lions Club enjoyed speaker Marie Burns of the Oklahoma Lions Club telling them about the Lions Eye Testing Unit and other community services provided by the club. STAFF PHOTO | LADONNA RHODES

The “prize patrol” granted wishes earlier this month through the Checotah Foundation for Academic Excellence, Inc. CFAE members surprised 19 amazing Checotah Public School educators with the news tha...

Senior Baccalaureate COURTESY PHOTOS CHS Awards Assembly Kindergarten Graduation CIS Track & Field Day CMS Awards Assembly Kindergarten sign song Senior Baccalaureate Prayer CMS Awards Assembly

Congratulations to Cheyanne Spindle-Barlow for being chosen as the 2022-2023 Drum Major of the Class of Checotah. COURTESY PHOTO

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 Oklahoma Tax Commission recently released city sales tax collection figures that primarily represents local tax receipts from March business. The monies they reported this period represent sales f...

May 23-27 • Monday, May 23: Meat loaf; mashed potatoes w/gravy; broccoli; dinner roll; summer fruit salad; milk • Tuesday, May 24: Pork loin; green beans; sweet potatoes; Texas toast; apple crisp; mil...

Friendly Lake Eufaula Area Supporters (FLEAS) held its April 26 meeting at the VFW. Hostesses were Dorothy Kasiner, Gwyn Sylvester and Cheryl Tanner. We stood for the Pledge of Allegiance and a short...