NORMAN – The magical holiday classic, The Nutcracker, returns this December at OU University Theatre. The renowned production opened on Dec. 1 with additional performances scheduled for 8 p.m. Dec. 7,...

November is Native American Heritage Month, or as it is commonly referred to, American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month. “Native American Heritage Month” had its beginning in 1986 when Congress...

Texanna Ladies Crafters buying toys for Santa’s Soldiers.

Registration deadline nears The Warner School District will hold a Special Election on Jan. 9, 2024. If you are a resident of McIntosh County and live in the Warner School District, Dec. 15, 2023 is t...

The Oklahoma Mesonet’s temperature data tell the story of a dry and unusually warm November, but there was actually a good dose of winter during the month, as well as a nice measure of rain at the end...

A tribute to country music superstar George Strait by entertainer Howard Decker will be held at Legacy on Main Street. 224 N. Main Street, on Dec. 16. The show and dinner costs $65; the show only, $35...

Muscogee Creek Nation Citizenship Office will be at the Checotah Indian Community Center, located at 800 Owens Ave., on December 20 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. to assist members of the tribe with renewi...

The Checotah Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Downtown Fades, a new barber shop for men cuts by owner Amanda Burris. The shop is located at 204 W. Gentry Ave. and walk-ins are welcome.

Stories from the past 114 YEARS AGO The Checotah Times Friday, November 26, 1909 Officers Get Busy State Officers, assisted by the local officials, made a wholesale raid on the drink emporiums of McIn...

Christmas Bingo Night CHS Junior Class presents Christmas Bingo Night Dec. 8 from 6-8 p.m. at the CHS Cafeteria Bingo Cards $5 or 5 for $20 Junior Class Fundraiser for JR/SR 2024 Prom Methodist Church...

The Lake Eufaula Association would like everyone to drop by their new headquarters at 851 N. Main St. for an Open House on Saturday, Dec. 9 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. While you are checking out the new bu...

FORT GIBSON — Nighttime candlelight tours will return to Fort Gibson Historic Site on Saturday, December 9. Bundle up to take in the sounds of music, smells of mulled cider and laughter of people read...

Don’t miss the chance to hear a remarkable story of hope through a dying child’s eyes this Thursday, Dec. 7 at 6 p.m. The Jim Lucas Checotah Library will host a book review and signing with local auth...

Jade McPeak shows off her Four States Fair & Rodeo buckles that recently came in. Jade won Grand Champion Steer, Breed Champ Maine and Maintainer at the event. Her first Four States buckle was won in ...

1st Grade -Andrew Mayo, Ragel Dan, Rhett Howell, Skylar Reynolds, Tyler Lawrence, Brady Luthultz

The Checotah Lions Club encourages those who can to be Santa to an angel this year. Angel Trees are up all over town and the club encourages others to bless a child who might not otherwise experience ...

Mayor Daniel Tarkington and his family were all festive for Checotah’s Lighted Christmas Parade.

A “Golden Christmas” benefit to get gift items for Checotah Nursing and Rehabilitation is being sponsored by the Checotah Art Guild. Local artists are joining with the community to help make it a brig...