Some folks headed for shelter, others headed for their cameras as tornado warnings alerted McIntosh County residents to seek shelter during severe weather mid-morning, Wednesday, April 21. The Nation...

Bradee Hall, a senior at Checotah High School, paged for Rep. Avery Frix from April 26-29. House pages run messages to legislators while they are in the chamber debating policy and voting on measures ...

The first Saturday in May is the date for the biggest race in America as fans cheer on their favorite horses and jockeys. Many enjoy all the festivities at Remington Park in Oklahoma City as they pre...

Checotah High School (CHS) announced their Class of 2021 Valedictorians, Graduate of Distinction and Graduate of Honor this past month and now they are preparing for their final walk across the stage...

Thirty years is a long time to lose a senior ring but the possibility of finding the real owner of the ring and finding a friendship through the journey is priceless. Sandy Vincent never would have g...

The Eufaula and Checotah school districts have joined school districts statewide in a lawsuit against the Oklahoma State Board of Education (OSBE). The OSBE, at a meeting on March 25, announced it had...

115 Years Ago: Checotah Times • December 21, 1906 FROM THE SEAT OF WAR Constitutional Convention Delegates Are Having a Struggle Over County Lines - Checotah in McIntosh County Guthrie, Okla., Dec. 19...

STILLWATER – Gardeners know that as the weather improves and temperatures rise, they’re getting closer to fresh produce such as squash, melons and cucumbers. Unfortunately, that excitement can be “squ...

April 19-26, 2021 • Juvenile: Possession of Marijuana • Brandon Michael Davis: Petit Larceny • John William Heinen: Petit Larceny • Dalton Donaldson: Trespassing

May 3-7, 2021 • Monday, May 3: Grilled chicken patty and gravy; mashed potatoes; squash blend; bread; cinnamon applesauce; milk • Tuesday, May 4: Polish Sausage; cabbage; black eyed peas; cornbread; o...

WARNER – Connors State College has named Dr. Makenna Garrison as Vice President for Academic Affairs. Garrison brings to Connors State a passion for community colleges and their commitment to students...

Felony Cases Kenneth Allen Benard: grand larceny Bennie Jack Irvin: possession of firearm after former felony conviction Torrence Dion Sarver: trafficking in illegal drugs Misdemeanor Cases Joey Arche...

Time and time again, Washington Democrats have chosen power over principle. Their endless pursuit of a far-left, radical agenda is looking more and more like principles of socialism, and less and less...

A scratchy, high-pitched voice grumbles, “You pig. You disgusting pig. You’re pathetic.” Incoherent whispers chime in, interspersed with loud, angry insults. This goes on for nearly 30 minutes. One m...

With its amazingly diverse wildlife community, sweeping landscapes, and abundant recreational opportunities, Outdoor Oklahoma is a photographer’s paradise! To better bring our state’s rich photo ops –...

Congratulations to the following talented Checotah High School band students who received Superior ratings at State contest this past week: Percussion Ensemble • Gunner Smith - 8th grade • Aidan McCa...

The Checotah Feral Cat Program recently obtained another grant to fix 20 cats in the area for low income families needing help to spay or neuter their pet or ferals around their homes. “Though this wa...

Winter Guard received a Superior Rating at State Contest and 4th place overall in Scholastic Regional A four WGPO (Winter Guard and Percussion of Oklahoma) with their show entitled “Be Our Guest. The...

District 2 County Commissioner Monty Grider alerted motorists who use Texanna Road that there would be a short-term bottleneck ¼ east of U.S. Highway 69 starting Monday, May 3 due to roadwork. The roa...

The Native Arts in the Park show, hosted by the Eufaula-Canadian Tribe, will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, May 1 in Posey Park, across the street from Nichols store in Eufaula at 2nd Street...