“I’ve been hungry. That’s why I started it.” Just east of Highway 69 on Texanna Road sits a single building that houses Thimbles N Thread Quilt Shop, owned by LaDonna McKay. The fab- ric and quilting ...

The Sit-In movement was a nonviolent movement of the United Civil Rights era. The sit-in, an act of civil disobedience, was a tactic that aroused sympathy for demonstrators among moderates and uninvol...

Local elementary and middle school students will be participating in Circle the State with Song (CTSWS), a statewide choral event sponsored by the Oklahoma Music Educators Association. Circle the Stat...

Nine-year-old Tytin Daniels won 2nd place in the 8U Heavy Weight division at the 2026 OKWA 48th Annual State Championships on Saturday, Feb. 21. The tournaments took place throughout the day at the OG...

Paws N Claws started their meager rescue efforts to save the local pound pups on January 26, 2024. Some of the first dogs ever adopted went out of state and one very lucky pup was adopted by Brad Shro...

March 2 - March 6 611 N. Broadway, Checotah Please call 918-237-1118 for meal reservations by 12 p.m. the day before services. Monday, March 2: Chicken & Noodles; cabbage; pickled beets; cake; milk Tu...

Get ready for a weekend of fun, food and friendly competition at the 18th Annual Checotah Chili Cook-Off this Saturday, Feb. 28! This year competitors will set up at the First Free Will Baptist Life C...

Saturday, February 28 at 11 a.m. Mt. Olive Star Baptist Church 413665 E. 1080 Rd., Checotah, OK Rev. Samuel Cunningham, Pastor Sponsored by the Warrior School Restoration Organization Inc. Alma Harper...

The theme for 2026 Black History Month is “A Century of Black History Commemorations,” honoring its 100th anniversary. This theme emphasizes 100 years of intentional efforts to honor, study, and prese...

Free tax preparation service is being offered by the AARP Foundation beginning Feb. 14 and continuing through April 11. The service will be available on Fridays, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Eufaula C...

As of press time, local and state authorities are on the lookout for an escaped inmate from the Jackie Brannon Correctional Center in McAlester. Robey Butler allegedly walked away from the facility la...

Paws N Claws Community Pet Pantry located at the Eufaula Indian Journal has set new hours but continues its operations to help those in need in the McIntosh County area. Monday through Friday from 1 p...

The McIntosh County GOP has the monthly meeting scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 26, with a great lineup of speakers. The main speaker will be Tony Griffith, a J6er who spent more time than he would have ...

After the music faded at Night to Shine and the final crowns were placed, the celebration cont i nued quietly — following a group of guests home to Pioneer Campus. Just hours before, on February 13 — ...

Senator Warren Hamilton, R-McCurtain, has filed a slate of legislation for the 2026 legislative session to strengthen protections for Oklahomans, underscoring his commitment to defending Oklahoma valu...

McIntosh County Rural Water District #3 (Victor) will hold its Annual Board Meeting at 6 p.m., Thursday March 5, 2026 at Hwy 266 & Lotawatah Road, Checotah. The public is welcome to attend this meetin...

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Richard Tyler and his wife Jackie first came to Checotah and just toured the area, but then they decided they wanted to be a part of the community and offer Tyler Mountain BBQ. Now they have become qu...

Friday night Feb. 13,, Community Culture Church was transformed into something extraordinary. Purple draping cascaded from the ceiling. Gold accents shimmered beneath soft lights. Guests first gathere...