Some young winners at the McIntosh County Spring Livestock Show were Julie Emerson with Champion Simmental Heifer, Bronze Overall Heifer and Champion Junior Show man along with her little brother Jax ...

Every February people in the United States celebrate the achievements and history of African Americans as part of Black History Month or African-American History Month. In 1915 Carter G. Woodson co-fo...

This sweet pup, now named “Dixie,” was rescued from the Eufaula pound last week by Keah Collins. Thanks to the collaboration between the city and Lori Powell who is now sharing information on any cani...

Lots of excited faces tilled the gymnasium last week as Ms. Dunns special education class learned how to interact and operate robots brought in by Oklahoma State University The College of Engineering,...

Elevation is 3 ft. below normal and falling, water temperature 39°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level) Striped bass, striped bass hybrids, and white bass good on crankbaits, jigs, lipless baits, plastic ...

Turning the calendar to another January, I wonder what this year is going to bring. Exciting fishing trips, heart-racing hunts, and making memories with my family come to mind. Well, we here at the Wi...

McIntosh County District Court Report Felony Cases Carl Lee Archer Jr.: driving a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol; resisting an officer; malicious injury to property (under $1,000) Mirand...

Who will you be rooting for during The Big Game? We’ll be rooting for you! Whether you’re hosting a Super Bowl viewing party or attending one, everyone has an important job to do: Help keep drunk driv...

Only a small number of people can say they’ve named a new dinosaur, and now Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences student Kyle Atkins-Weltman is part of that exclusive club. Atkins-Welt...

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Hayden Yarbrough, a security guard at No. 9 Marina, took several dramatic photos of the fire that destroyed the Pixie Woods’ structure on SH 9 late Monday, Jan. 22. He was one of the first people on t...

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. - Laci Stephens of Checotah was named to the Fall 2023 Dean’s List in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas. Stephens joins more than 2,500 additi...

It is that time of year again. McIntosh County GOP will be hosting our County Convention on Tuesday, Feb. 20 at 6:30 p.m., Federated Church of Checotah located at 515 W. Gentry. Please attend so you c...

Friday, Feb. 9, is the last day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote in the March 5 Presidential Preferential Primary Election. Persons who are United States Citizens, resid...

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 text 479422-4210. You may also mail the information to McInto...

We held our business meeting on Jan.19, with Karen Franz opening our meeting with her last crazy jokes before leaving office, leading the meeting with our pledge to the flag. Our minutes and treasurer...

2023-2024 FIRST SEMESTER PRINCIPAL’S HONOR ROLL ATKINS, JAZLYN BALL, ALAZANDER BARNES, BOBBIE BEDONIE, KYRIN BENNIGHT, RYLEE BLACK, MAKYAH BRASSFIELD, BAILEIGH BRITT, MACI BROWN, WESTON BURTON, BAILEY...

The McIntosh County Health Department staff took home the “Best Overall” prize for their video project at the 2023 District 7 Health Departments all-staff meeting. McIntosh County competed against sev...

The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) has announced McIntosh County awardees for Certified Healthy Oklahoma, a public health initiative recognizing organizations that implement best practices...

Stories from the past 114 YEARS AGO The Checotah Times Friday, February 4, 1910 Will Open Saturday Night The “Gem,” Checotah’s new theatre and playhouse, will open tomorrow night. The finishing touche...