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...

May 2, starting at 6 p.m. 810 N. Broadway St., Checotah

EDMOND - The Missing in Oklahoma (MiOK) day will be held on Saturday, April 26, at the University of Central Oklahoma Forensic Science Institute. Families of missing persons are encouraged to attend. ...

April 25 and 26 (Friday night campout) Bring the whole family - Riding out at 11 a.m. Hayride available –Wagons welcomed! Contact Tray Warrior 918-617-3401 for tickets.

This is the week for our meeting -- it will be Thursday April 24! We will have the Honorable Sherrie Foister Conley with us to speak about her latest project, her organization she formed called Broken...

114 YEARS AGO McIntosh County Democrat Thursday, May 18, 1911 BEHIND BARS Captured in Colorado NOW IN MUSKOGEE JAIL Bob and Amon Davis, wanted for the murder of Deputy Sheriff James Work at Porum on t...

OKLAHOMA CITY – Checotah sophomore Jade McPeak will receive a $1,000 tuition grant from the Oklahoma Hall of Fame Scholarship Competition. She plans to attend Connors State College in Warner. More tha...

Jason Robert Ostrom, 43, of Checotah pled guilty last week to two felonies, including injuring a public building and possessing contraband by an inmate. He also pled guilty to a misdemeanor charge of ...

Cookie Eller of Checotah has been wanting to play the piano and sing since she was about three years old, when she started singing in the Booster Band at Elm Grove Church. By the time she was about 10...

We’re thrilled to invite you to several upcoming events that bring creativity and community together. Painting Party – Fundraiser for Senior Scholarship Thursday, May 8, 6:30 p.m. Trinity Episcopal Ch...

Retired OHP Lieutenant Charlie Hanger was honored by the placement of a sign at mile marker 202 on I-35 northbound to recognize his arrest of Timothy McVeigh, the suspect convicted of the 1995 Oklahom...

The deadline to request an absentee ballot application is approaching. Applications must be received by the County Election Board no later than 5 p.m. Monday, April 28. McIntosh County Election Board ...