An inner tube being pulled by a boat near No. 9 Marina hit a large wave and capsized Sunday, injuring one of the three riders who were ejected. According to the Marine Enforcement Division of the OHP,...

Republican legislators passed a law lowering taxes for businesses, but critics say it comes at the expense of jobless Oklahomans. The law, which passed along party lines in both the House and the Sena...

The man who escaped briefly from custody last week following an arrest for an allegation of domestic violence will make his next court appearance at 9 a.m. on Aug. 12. Christopher Oliver Blacet, 27, w...

The 7th annual Mvskoke Spelling Bee will be held at 10 a.m. Sept. 10 at the Eufaula Community Center, 121 W. High St. Prizes in One Division will be $300 for 1st place; $200 for 2nd; $150 for 3rd and ...

The Oklahoma Tax Commission recently released city sales tax collection figures that primarily represents local tax receipts from May business. The monies they reported this period represent sales fro...

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 call 918-473-2313 (office) or 479-422-4210 (cell). You may a...

Christopher Oliver Blacet, 27, charged with domestic abuse (assault & battery) and escape from arrest or detention was incorrectly identified in the July 14 issue of the newspaper. We apologize for th...

The Eufaula-Canadian Tribal Town hosted its first Mvskoke language and hymn classes on June 4. The next classes will be held July 23 at 11 a.m. at the West Eufaula Indian Baptist Church, located three...

Following a hearing Tuesday, July 12, an embezzlement charge against former Shady Grove Water District No. 5 employee Roberta Lavette Thompson, 57, was dismissed in McIntosh County District Court. Aft...

TAHLEQUAH — A Northeastern State University researcher and professor has been awarded $350,000 in grant funding to support her diabetic retinopathy research. Dr. Cammi Valdez, assistant professor of c...

Triple digit temperatures didn’t deter Civil War enthusiasts from attending Saturday’s Annual Memorial Ceremony recognizing the 159th anniversary of the Battle of Honey Springs, an engagement that to...

The race for District 3 McIntosh County Commissioner was almost a three-way dead heat in the June 28 Democratic Primary Election. Barely one percentage point separated the count for each of the three ...

Some say a person’s environment can often dictate what they will become, but then there are those who can’t deny their bloodline. That’s the reality of one family who has barrel racing in their blood...

A spectacular fire on U.S. Highway 69 one mile south of Eufaula slowed northbound traffic for several hours Tuesday, July 12. Hay being hauled by a semi caught fire, destroying the semi’s trailer, bu...

The Disabled American Veterans (DAV) McIntosh County Chapter 3 met this month to discuss seeking new members to recruit and to elect their new officers. Newly elected officers for the DAV McIntosh New...

A new therapy pup in training made her way to Checotah last Thursday, as students were excited to meet Lila, a Goldendoodle, donated by Copeland Doodles and Kennels out of Beggs. This ‘Golden’ opport...

Rank and organization: Private, Company C, 48th New York Infantry. Place and date: Near Fort Wagner, S.C., 13 July 1863, Near Fort Wagner, S.C., 14 July 1863; Near Fort Wagner, S.C., 18 July 1863. Ent...

Darell Spann loves baseball season but this little Eastern red bat brought a whole new meaning to his batting cage last week. COURTESY PHOTO

July 18-22 • Monday, July 18: July 18: Turkey tetrazzini; glazed carrots; tossed salad; brownie; milk • Tuesday, July 19: Chili dog on a bun; pea salad; rosy applesauce; cookie bar; milk • Wednesday, ...

Felony Cases Joey Archer: domestic abuse – assault & battery Brian Lee Hernandez: aggravated assault & battery Charles Lavern Mingo: bringing in contraband; possession of controlled substance Misdemea...