MUSKOGEE - A new wellness initiative aimed at promoting cognitive health and caregiver support is launching in Muskogee this November. Beginning Wednesday, November 5, the “Healthy Brain, Healthy Mind...

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Goss, John Russell: possession of firearm after former felony conviction; feloniously pointing a firearm Simpson, Cheyenne: making a telephone bomb threat

On November 6, 1854 – John Philip Sousa, “The March Master,” American bandmaster, composer and the king of American march music, was born in Washington, D.C. 1861 – Jefferson Davis is elected presiden...

With hunting seasons in full swing for a number of species, newcomers may be asking about the best public hunting locations. We’ve got you covered with our “Where to Hunt” webpage on wildlifedepartmen...

First-place votes are in parentheses. 1. Ohio State (54) 2. Indiana (11) 3. Texas A&M (1) 4. Alabama 5. Georgia 6. Oregon 7. Ole Miss 8. BYU 9. Texas Tech 10. Notre Dame 11. Oklahoma 12. Virginia 13. ...

Deer • Deer Archery: Oct 1, 2025 – Jan 15, 2026 • Deer Gun: Nov 22, 2025 – Dec 7, 2025 • Holiday Antlerless Deer Gun: Dec 18, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025 Elk • Elk Archery: Oct 1, 2025 – Jan 15, 2026 • Elk Gu...

Oklahoma quail season is Nov. 8 - Feb. 15, and the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation has the latest outlook on what hunters might expect. The 2025-26 Quail Season Outlook is available now o...

Rochelle Holmes, Cheryl Sasser, Dena Kay Miller, Sandra Davidson, Lisa Rodebush, Iris Park, Sherry Pitts, Terri Fields, Melina Goatcher, Debbie Wycoff, Penny Marshall, Imogene Duvall and several other...

Each year organizer LaDonna Rhodes and her daughter Felicia Brittle share their stories of surviving domestic abuse. See story on page A2. The McIntosh County Democrat invites the community to come ou...

Zombie Crawl to The Gentry Cinema Special showing of Tim Burton’s Corpse Bride Crawl at 7:30 p.m. , Movie at 8 p.m. Hallowbaloo Fall Festival Sat., Oct. 25 at 4 p.m. Water Street, Carlton Landing Nine...

A Special Wreath Laying Ceremony for family members of veterans who gave their lives in Vietnam was recently announced by Don Nichols of the Military Order of the Purple Heart. The Military Order of t...

A Community Worship Service Sunday, Oct. 26 starting at 5 p.m. Checotah Veterans Park Don’t miss this time of coming together in unity and love.

A 56-year-old Checotah man has been found guilty of attempting to beat his wife to death with a hammer as she slept. Investigators said Shawn David Wright was angry about his wife forgetting to pick u...

Donuts/coffee for Veterans event October 24, 10 a.m. to 12 noon at Katy Depot in Checotah. Free of charge. Courtesy of the Paul Carr Memorial Foundation.

Over the weekend Margaret Casey competed in the Pumpkin Holler Hunnerd where she completed a 100K run and came in second overall female in under 17 hours. “What a way to spend a whole Saturday!” Casey...

The public is invited to the Gardenia Federated Club Program of Honor on Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 4 p.m. It will be held at the Checotah Mt. Calvary Baptist Church located at 212 E. Park Ave. The...

Girl Scouts from the local area recently volunteered their time at Checotah Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Checotah and are learning the skills they need to become better citizens. “I’m proud of...

Friday, Oct. 24 at Arrowhead State Golf Course – Canadian, OK Registration begins at 8 a.m. Shot Gun start at 8:30 a.m. Four Man Scramble –Cash Prizes & Door Prizes & More! Lunch immediately following...

Eufaula High School students are invited to a Spooky Dance on Saturday, Oct. 25 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Chamber of Commerce building, 301 N. Main. Admission is $10 per person. The evening will i...