McIntosh County Democrat sports editor Rodney Haltom presented Checotah head wrestling coach Brett Oleson as the 2023 McIntosh County Democrat Coach of the Year. “This coach is an exceptional coach th...

The 2023 Duvall Family Jackpot was a huge success this past weekend as hundreds of steer wrestling fans filled the Checotah Round-Up Club arena. Over 500 fans came out to enjoy the wonderful family at...

The Oktaha Lady Tigers have always had great success and a flair for the dramatics but none compared to the championship game in Class 4A. The Tigers defeated No.6 Preston and No.2 Prague to get to th...

Therapy dogs help students cope with lossAs the Henryetta community has been searching and trying to come to terms with the tragic reality that _ve of their students (and another adult) were senseless...

FAIC volunteer _re_ghter Ross Elliot Blackwell lost his battle with cancer on May 3, 2023.FAIC Fire-Rescue posted on social media a_er hearing of their comrade’s death last Wednesday: “We are saddened...

Victims identified; motive unknownOkmulgee Police Chief and District 25 Violent Task Force Commander Joe Prentice shared details related to the deaths of seven people near Henryetta during a press con...

May 18: 9th - 12th Awards Assembly 9 a.m. at Checotah High School Event CenterMay 21: Baccalaureate First Baptist Church from 5 p.m. - 6 p.m. (Seniors, please wear cap and gown)May 22: Mandatory Gradu...

May 13-142p.m. – midnight Inductions Saturday, May 7 For more information call 918-855-0978.

May 18: 9th - 12th Awards Assembly9 a.m. at Checotah High School Event CenterMay 21: BaccalaureateFirst Baptist Church from 5 p.m. - 6 p.m. (Seniors, please wear cap and gown)May 22: Senior Walk-Aroun...

Bob and Ellen Vinson of Checotah celebrated their 70th Wedding Anniversary on April 15, 2023._e celebration was held at the home of their son, Robert Vinson and his wife, Nancy, of Webbers Falls.Bob &...

Inventory destroyed_e Class of Checotah su_ered a devastating blow to their band program when a thief took o_ with their trailer from the school parking lot over the Easter weekend but now the trailer...

Freedom House just celebrated their Spring Tea and their graduates from their program on Saturday, April 29. _eir theme was Celebrate! Look what the Lord had done! Well now they are celebrating even m...

Checotah Project Aware will host a March for Mental Health and Self-Care Carnival on May 17 at 5:30 p.m. in Peoples National Bank.Any businesses interested in participating in the Self-Care Carnival, ...

7 victims found following search for missing teens_e search for two missing teenagers in Henryetta ended with a tragic discovery by investigators.Seven bodies, including the bodies of the two missing ...

Chief Shawn Moore announced last week the FAIC Fire Dept. would be hosting a Bene _t Dinner on Saturday, May 13 from 4 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. at their station located at 110209, Hwy 150, outside Checotah.“W...