Cases against two more defendants in McIntosh County District Court have been dismissed due to the U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark decision on July 9, 2020 in the case of Native American Jimcy McGirt. O...

At about 7 p.m. Friday night this truck caught on fire in front of Triple J Tire & Service Tire Shop (formerly T&R Tires). There were no reported injuries. COURTESY PHOTO | DUSTIN MEEKS

Graduates from kindergarten to high school are grateful to get the chance to gather this year for graduation since it’s only been one year since COVID-19 ruined a lot of students’ plans to walk acros...

The McIntosh County Democrat named Marianne Callich the Citizen of the Year at the Chamber of Commerce Member Appreciation Luncheon & Awards Ceremony on May 11 at the Heartland Heritage Museum and Ga...

After a year of being locked up, masked up, and hyped up, things are actually looking up. Since Spring Break, COVID cases have dropped precipitously in schools and across Oklahoma. People are starting...

Finding Hope Finding Hope is a support group for loved ones of addiction. It is a meeting where you will find education, inspiration and a community of other loved ones who have been impacted by addic...

May 17-21, 2021 • Monday, May 17: Taco salad w/ fixings; soft tortilla; black beans / corn mix; cookie; milk • Tuesday, May 18: Chicken tenders; roasted red potatoes; peas; bread; fruited Jello; milk ...

Rank and organization: Private First Class, U.S. Army, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 3d Battalion, 1st Infantry, 11th Infantry Brigade, Americal Division. Place and date: Republic of Vietnam,...

Events included a poker run, bike parade and free concert

1607 – Some 100 English colonists settle along the west bank of the James River in Virginia to found Jamestown, the first permanent English settlement in North America. 1801 – Tripoli declares war aga...

The Winter Guard/Pink uniforms are called the B Team. Their show was entitled “Smile. “ They received a Superior Rating at State Contest and are the State Runner Ups for the Scholastic Regional B Clas...

The Checotah Jazz Band sounded phenomenal as they performed three songs at the Spring concert on May 6. They became the State Champions for 4A Jazz Bands this year under the direction of Jim Davis. ST...

Ava Rose Johnson just recently released her new single, “There’s A Boy” and it’s already making big waves in her little town of Eufaula. On April 29 Johnson’s newest song was released on all digital ...

The Checotah Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting for Checotah Perk on May 6. Checotah Perk is a new coffee house specializing in house-made cold brew under the ownership of Jamie and Aaron Hil...

Tribal leaders of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation say they are dropping “Creek” from its name as part of a rebranding effort. But members of the nation are not all on board with the change, and some say t...

Spring into Summer Fun Creek Nation Casino - Checotah Blood Drive 830 N. Broadway in the Bloodmobile Wednesday, May 19, 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Schedule an appointment today. Call Primary Blood Drive Coordina...

CHS celebrated their Teacher of the Year Sarah Dennis during Teacher Appreciation Week. COURTESY PHOTO

Due to the intersection of U.S. Highway 69 and I-40, McIntosh County has become a magnet for sex trafficking, experts say. In fact, Oklahoma has become a primary trade route for transporting human sex...

Felony Cases Sarah Ann Alvord: battery/assault & battery on police officer; eluding/attempt to elude police officer; driving MV under the influence of alcohol – aggravated Nicholas Anthony Daniel: bai...

The already feverish 2021 PBR (Professional Bull Riders) World Championship race further intensified this afternoon at the CHI Health Center in Omaha, Nebraska, as 2016 PBR World Champion Cooper Davis...