While Oklahoma remains in a power struggle with its 39 tribes on criminal jurisdiction and whether Native American reservations still exist, some Western states have been collaborating with their trib...

March is National Women’s History Month. It is time to celebrate and reflect on the accomplishments, advancements and contributions that women have made in our society. The first Women’s Day celebrati...

Ake, Roger M. Albright, Austin Michael Allen, Edmond Monte Allen, Justin Lee Almeida, Louis Ernest III Anderson, Gary Don Anderson, Teddy Bruce Arnold, Charles Wayne Bahe, Mandy Gail Baker, Jerry Beal...

Justin Miles Ness, 40, of Porum, was found guilty by a federal jury of a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition, according to the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of O...

March 14-18 • Monday, March 14: Lasagna; sliced zucchini; Texas toast; lemon pudding; milk • Tuesday, March 15: Broccoli quiche; hash browns; fresh sliced tomatoes; no bake cookies; milk • Wednesday, ...

Curtis Hartshorn, minister of the gospel at the Checotah Church of Christ and seasoned author has recently published his fifth book, From Atheist to Preacher. Hartshorn, a transplant from Lamar, Color...

On February 10, members of the Antek Homa Chapter #2 Order of the Eastern Star (OES) of McAlester welcomed District 9 Deputy Joan Dickey and her pint-sized poultry escort Dumplin’ during the 2022 Offi...

On March 10, 1775 – The Transylvania Company sends Daniel Boone and 30 woodchoppers to cut the Wilderness Road from Fort Wautauga to the mouth of the Kentucky River. 1848 – The Treaty of Guadalupe Hid...

Felony Cases Hakeun Javon Shine: possession of firearm after former felony conviction; escape fom arrest or detention; possession of CDS; unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia; obstructing officer...

114 Years Ago: Checotah Enquirer • March 6, 1908 Ten Thousand Club Opera March 13 The Ten Thousand Club will present The Princess Bonnie, a Spanish musical opera of two acts and pieces of music, on Ma...

Marshall Elementary teachers had fun dressing up for Book Character Day for Read Across America last week. COURTESY PHOTO

Kathleen Horton recently completed Advanced I and Advanced II Accreditation Courses for 1st Deputy County Commissioner through the Oklahoma State University County Training Program. Horton, who has be...

Jade McPeak placed 5th with her steer, Bronze Medallion, at the Muskogee Regional Livestock Show this past week. Jade is a member of the McIntosh County 4-H Club. COURTESY PHOTO

Checotah Intermediate School has recently been nominated to become a National Blue Ribbon School if pending applications and criteria are met. Principal Ryan Ambrose stated that the State Director of ...

Gentry Avenue (Runs east and west - Highway 266) Gentry Avenue was named after William E. Gentry. Born: March 11, 1842, MS Died: 25 Oct. 25, 1908, McIntosh County, OK Burial: Gentry Family Cemetery, C...

A House committee has approved legislation to clarify what nutritional supplements chiropractors may administer by injection. House Bill 3246, authored by Rep. Randy Randleman, R-Eufaula, was approved...

DID YOU KNOW? June King was the first female president of the Checotah Chamber of Commerce. McIntosh County Democrat, April 14, 1977 CHECOTAH WILL HAVE THEM Before six months pass Checotah will have t...

Janelle McKnight, Secretary of the McIntosh County Election Board, advises that the following McIntosh County elections will be held on April 5: • Graham-Dustin School District General Election (Board...

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...

Oklahoma received $485 million in federal emergency funds to help those at risk of eviction. Yet thousands have been evicted and even more are still waiting. Timia Richardson sat alone in a wooden cha...