The CIS Multi-Purpose Building was recently renamed after the beloved administrator Jerry L. Faught, a longtime Checotah resident who was instrumental in the creation of the building itself decades ag...

Checotah High School Football is excited to announce it will be hosting a one-day Mattress Fundraiser on Saturday, May 17 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. For one day only, Checotah High School will be transform...

The DAV Chapter 3 McIntosh County will be hosting two events to honor all military veterans. The first event will be Friday, May 23 at 5 p.m. at Veterans Park in Checotah. There will be free hot dogs ...

After a competitive weekend at Checotah Round Up Club, the 46th Annual Duvall Steer Wrestling Jackpot is in the books and the Duvall Dynasty continues to keep qualifying cowboys to compete. Although s...

“We are thrilled to announce this year’s recipient of our 2025 scholarship Karlee Glover!” Vice Pres. Green Country Cattle-Women Spring Morrow stated. Karlee is the daughter of B.K. and Stacy Glover. ...

114 YEARS AGO McIntosh County Democrat Thursday, June 8, 1911 THE BONDS WIN The citizens of Checotah yesterday by a vote of 173 to 52 authorized the school board to issue bonds in the sum of $35,000 t...

We have been busy with the OKGOP State Convention where we have completed the circle in cleaning up the GOP by taking back the entire central committee. We are excited for the future and would love to...

As we have seen over the past few months, there has been a lot of debate as to who is eligible to vote and where the power belongs. However, in federal elections, it is up to the states to make these ...

Sign up for the Golden Eagle Poker Run! There’s a little more than a month left until the Golden Eagle Poker Run on the beautiful waters of Lake Eufaula — and this year’s theme is Pirates & Parrots. T...

visit to the State Capitol. Waldron, along OKLAHOMA CITY – Over the past week, the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) has not only been busy with promoting youth-related policies at the stat...

List local meetings or events in the Community Area Calendar by emailing ladonna@cookson.news or drop off information at the McIntosh County Democrat, 300 S. Broadway, Checotah, OK 74426. Chapter BX o...

OKLAHOMA CITY – Reps. Neil Hays, RChecotah, Chris Sneed, R-Fort Gibson, and Tim Turner, R-Kinta, today issued statements on the death of Muskogee County District Attorney Larry Edwards: “It’s incredib...

Tahlequah – The Oklahoma Association of School Administrators (OASA) is pleased to announce Ginger Knight of Woodall Public School as the 2025 OASA District 11 Superintendent of the Year. Knight will ...

Four young ladies recently received awards from Chapter BX of P.E.O. at their Spring Tea on May 6 at the home of Taylor Jennings, hosted by Jennings and Renza Sharpe. The local BX of P.E.O. chose Sydn...

If you ask lawmakers to describe Rep. Tom Cole and his more than 20 years of service in the House, Republicans and Democrats will both give him praise. Knowledgeable. A bipartisan negotiator. A friend...

May 19 – May 23 Monday, May 19: Chicken tenders; tater tots; mixed fruit; sliced bread; cookie Tuesday, May 20: Chili mac; tossed salad; buttered corn; Jell-O Wednesday, May 21: Sesame chicken; orient...

Oklahoma officials have released the names of the thousands of taxpayers who received the new Parental Choice Tax Credit for tuition and expenses at private schools. After repeated requests by Oklahom...

Elevation is 10 ft above normal and rising, water temperature 65°F and murky. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth and smallmouth bass fair on Alabama rigs, crankbaits, lipless baits, and plastic baits aroun...

3x9 Through the Close to Home Fishing Program, there are 46 ponds and small lakes open to the public statewide, offering quality fishing opportunities to anglers of all skill levels. Agreements with m...