Checotah FFA student Jade McPeak recently became the state runner up, placing 2nd in the 8th, 9th, & 10th Grade General Agriculture Division at the State Speech Contest in Stillwater at Oklahoma State...

Six months after ground was broken for an Allsup’s Market at the northwest corner of SH 9 and Eunice Burns Drive the store opened at 5:30 a.m., Thursday, April 24. Almost immediately, droves of driver...

Sisson Ranch is the epitome of using the gained knowledge of the land and conforming it to fit the real-world needs of the cattle industry. Arnold “Dee” Sisson and his wife, Vicki, along with their th...

100 Years Ago Thursday, April 3, 1925 April 2, 1925 CHECOTAH ORPHANAGE IS FIRED BY LIGHTNING The fact that the children in the I.O.O.F. orphanage here were at school prevented possible fatalities this...

114 YEARS AGO McIntosh County Democrat Thursday, May 25, 1911 LOOKS LIKE BUSINESS The city council held special sessions last Wednesday and Thursday nights, primarily to consider the matter of paving ...

School is nearly out for the summer, and we have activities galore in store for the kids and more! We will be kicking off the start of the summer break with our Library Block Party. Starting at 3:30 p...

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association (OCA) has announced full support for USDA Secretary Rollins recent actions to protect America’s livestock from the rising threat of the New World S...

On May 13 there will be a general election for State Senate District 8 and for Green Country Tech Center Proposition. Early voting for those to elections will be at the McIntosh County Courthouse from...

OKLAHOMA CITY — Governor Stitt signed into law the creation of the State of Oklahoma Veterans Foundation—a transformative step for Oklahomans and, most importantly, for our Veterans. This landmark leg...

President Donald Trump’s proposed fiscal year 2026 budget seeks a significant reduction in funding for the Indian Health Service, cutting the agency’s budget by 30%. The plan would roll back funding t...

Numbers to call: 405-429-4290 and 918-340-5297 Email: AskALawyer@okbar.org May 1: Lawyers to offer free legal advice Hundreds of attorneys across Oklahoma will provide free legal advice on Thursday, M...

The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority is advising consumers to be wary of the pervasive smishing text scam plaguing Oklahomans. Scam text messages have been targeting tolling authorities nationwide for the ...

During a time when the world seems more lost than ever, Jesus showed up center stage as individuals near and far declared His glory this Easter weekend. One local church here in McIntosh County, Light...

Abandonment is becoming a huge problem in McIntosh County and if stricter laws aren’t enforced and money can’t be found for animal control within the city and within the county, residents are looking ...

Memorial service Saturday A memorial service for Zachary Paul Smith Sr., 49, of Sand Springs will be held Saturday at Reach Church. Smith left Sand Springs on Dec. 8, 2024, and his skeletal remains we...

On the morning of April 19, 1995, an ex-Army soldier and security guard named Timothy McVeigh parked a rented Ryder truck in front of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in downtown Oklahoma City. H...

We are saddened this Easter Monday to learn of the passing of Pope Francis, who has been called home to the Father’s house. This ecclesial moment of-fers us the opportunity to consider the work of God...

On Monday, April 14, Senate Pro Tempore Lonnie Paxton led a resolution commemorating the 90th anniversary of Black Sunday and reminded Oklahomans of the continuing need to protect and conserve our soi...

Prior to the General City Council meeting on April 14, two re-elected city councilmen, Ronnie Brinsfield with Ward 4 and Tony Fields with Ward 2 were sworn into office by Mayor Daniel Tarkington. Fiel...

Peggy Mcguire, now about 37, was last seen in Eufaula on Nov. 16, 2015. Race: White/American Indian Ethnicity: Caucasian/Alaska Native Gender: Female Hair: Blond/Strawberry Eyes: Blue Height: 5’10” We...