There are men who build businesses. And there are men who build communities. Gary Lee Nichols did both. For more than five decades, Gary wasn’t just the owner of grocery stores; he was a steady presen...

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Chris Banning, RBixby, released the following statement after tornadoes hit northeast Oklahoma Friday night: “The severe weather that moved through Oklahoma this weekend resulted ...

On a cool Saturday morning, Feb. 28, in the closing days of Black History Month, the steeple of Mt. Olive Star Baptist Church in Checotah rose above a quiet gathering devoted to remembrance, faith and...

The 5th Annual Green Run returns this Saturday at the Lake Eufaula Pavilion. This lively St. Patrick’s–themed event features a USATF-sanctioned 5K and a Fun Run, welcoming runners, walkers, families, ...

MUSKOGEE – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that Jordan Francis Toyne, age 37, of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, was sentenced to 109 months in prison for ea...

The 18th Annual Checotah Chili Cook-Off hosted by the Heartland Heritage Museum & Gallery was a culinary showdown of steaming hot chili along with American patriotism for fun-filled evening of food an...

Oklahomans who want to change their party affiliation must submit their change no later than March 31, McIntosh County Election Board Secretary Kim Limbaugh said today. Voters may change their party a...

Checotah Livestock Market announced they will be helping aid recent tornado victims in Beggs. “Our community has always stepped up when neighbors are hurting,” a Checotah Livestock spokeman said. “In ...

March 16 - March 20 611 N. Broadway, Checotah Please call 918-237-1118 for meal reservations by 12 p.m. the day before services. Monday, March 16: Cheeseburger w/ toppings; potato; veggie salad; cake;...

The House Tourism Committee this week passed House Bill 3263 to establish the morel mushroom as Oklahoma’s state mushroom. Considered a delicacy because of cultivation difficulties, several thousand O...

The Eufaula-Canadian Tribal Town will be hosting the annual Wild Onion Dinner on Saturday, March 14, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Eufaula Indian Community Nutrition Center, 800 Birkes Rd., Eufaula. The co...

McIntosh GOP has been busy planning out the next several meetings to educate and empower the voters of McIntosh County last month, we had Ron Meinhardt, candidate for U.S. Senate, as well as J6er Tony...

On Saturday, March 14, 20 and 28, the Fort Gibson Historic Site will hold a special living history education program focused on the life of refugees who relocated to the military outpost in the 1860s....

MUSKOGEE – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that Mark Justin Hall, age 47, of Wagoner, Oklahoma, was sentenced to thirty months in prison for one coun...

The Heartland Heritage Museum and Art Gallery will be awarding a $500 check to one senior student from Checotah High School planning to attend a Vo-Tech course for the 2026-2027 Academic Year. Applica...

Tahlequah — Northeastern State University is proud to announce that 794 students met the criteria to be named to the Dean’s Honor Roll for the Fall 2025 semester. To be eligible for this distinction, ...

MUSKOGEE – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that Bradley Eugene Davis, a/k/a Bradley Eugene Mefford, age 31, of Tahlequah, Oklahoma, was sentenced to ...

A special meeting was called Feb. 26. Mayor Daniel Tarkington called the meeting to order with the following council members present: Councilman Mike Key, Councilman Tony Fields, Councilman Ronnie Bri...

March came in like a lamb, but there is a lot of “hustle and bustle” happening at Texanna Lady Crafters! Easter is around the corner and we are ready. We have an estimated 100 baskets filled and avail...