A warrant has been issued for the arrest of Markee Eugene Smith, 32, of Eufaula, who failed to appear at a bond reduction hearing on Aug. 31. His bond had been set at $50,000, which has been forfeited...

Freedom House will be hosting their Fall Banquet and Graduation Ceremony in Checotah at their facility Saturday, October 2 from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. with doors opening at 3 p.m. There will be student test...

Charges against five of six men accused of sex acts involving a minor have been dismissed because the alleged victim can’t be located. According to court documents the sixth man is in drug rehab. All ...

Checotah Public Schools (CPS) is asking its patrons to pass a $8,540,000 bond issue on September 14. “If approved, Checotah taxpayers will see a decrease of 7.71 percent in their current taxes due to...

Sophomore Katelynn West and freshman Ruby Folkner with the Checotah Cross Country Team won medals Saturday morning in Okemah. COURTESY PHOTO

Two killers who attempted to have their convictions overturned based on the U.S. Supreme Court’s McGirt decision had their motions rejected by Associated District Judge Brendon Bridges. The two men, n...

STAFF PHOTO | LADONNA RHODES Crowds begin gathering early Friday night to get good seats for the festival. STAFF PHOTO | LADONNA RHODES Chris Rhodes enjoyed an early birthday with a birthday flight. ...

115 Years Ago: Checotah Times • May 17, 1907 Vote for the Bonds It Is the Duty of Every Citizen to Vote for the Water Works Next Tuesday, May 21, will occur the election for the purpose of voting bond...

Applications are being accepted for grants to help communities across the state improve their forests. Oklahoma Forestry Services, in conjunction with the US Forest Service and the Oklahoma Community ...

STAFF PHOTOS | LADONNA RHODES Director of Honey Springs Battlefield Adam Lynn thanks everyone for coming to the Honey Springs Film Premiere. Actors David Burkhart, Jesse Phipps and Dusty “Cricket” Sp...

On September, 1789 – Although the United States Treasury Department was founded on September 2, 1789, its roots can be traced back to the American Revolution. 1862 – President Lincoln reluctantly rest...

September 6-10 • Monday, Sept. 6: CLOSED FOR LABOR DAY • Tuesday, Sept. 7: Country baked chicken; Au Gratin potatoes; California vegetables; dinner roll; tropical fruit; milk • Wednesday, Sept. 8: Fri...

Felony Cases Colter Carroll Frisby: falsely personal another to create liability; petit larceny Arianna Cassandra Gaesswitz: battery/assault and battery on police officer; trespassing after being forb...

Members of the Oklahoma Legislative Veterans Caucus today issued a statement asking Congress to intervene in the exit plan of U.S. service members in Afghanistan. “We know our Oklahoma federal delegat...

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...

September, which is World Alzheimer’s Month, is an excellent reminder to keep your mind and body healthy through the years. Experts say that doing so can reduce your risk for cognitive decline. Try ta...

Friendly Lake Eufaula Area Supporters (FLEAS) met at the VFW on Aug. 24 for their monthly meeting. Hostesses were Connie Heyer, Janis Rinker and Carol Evans. President Joy Hamilton called the meeting...

McIntosh County Sheriff ’s Office Investigator Dalton Thomas said a Longhorn cow had been impounded. The owner should call the Sheriff ’s Office at 918-689-2526. The cow was found just off Stidham Roa...

The After School Bowling League officially got started with a preseason pizza party for students ages 5 to 17 on August 19 at Fast Lanes Bowling Center located at 107 S. Paul Carr Dr. Fast Lanes After...

The Heartland Heritage Museum and Gallery located at 114 N. Broadway is looking for local artists in the surrounding area who would like to be a part of the Checotah Art Guild. Its purpose is to bring...