OKLAHOMA CITY– Attorney General Gentner Drummond blasted a slew of recent vetoes by Gov. Stitt, including measures that would have strengthened public safety, improved government transparency and acco...

OKLAHOMA CITY — The Girlie Show is a fierce art show and party featuring all women makers and creators. Applications are now open online through May 31, and jurors will select 40 artists to showcase t...

This year 28 students from Checotah High School met the criteria for induction into the National Honor Society. These students demonstrated an outstanding commitment to both their academic success and...

SHAWNEE – Commencement ceremonies are taking place across the state, but this one marks a historic first. Four years ago, Oklahoma Baptist University partnered with the Oklahoma Department of Correcti...

May 26 – May 30 Monday, May 26: CLOSED FOR MEMORIAL DAY Tuesday, May 27: Chili cheese dog; pea salad; pickled beets; cookie Wednesday, May 28: Italian marinated chicken; veggie blend; chilled peaches;...

OKLAHOMA CITY – Each summer, the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) holds its annual Heroes Ball to celebrate champions for children. After the nominations close at 5 p.m. on Friday, June 6,...

In an unusual move, Oklahoma Congressman Josh Brecheen, a fiscal hawk, switched his vote from No to Present to allow the “One Big Beautiful Bill” Republicans want to use for President Donald Trump’s A...

Rank and organization: First Lieutenant, Company A, 11th Missouri Infantry. Place and date: At Vicksburg, Miss., 22 May 1863. At Fort DeRussey, La., 14 March 1864. Entered service at: Illinois. Born: ...

The Wildlife Department recently announced its newest slate of Outdoor Oklahoma Adventures raffles, and tickets are available now! There are five raffles being offered, including a chance at a premier...

The CIS Multi-Purpose Building was recently renamed after the beloved administrator Jerry L. Faught, a longtime Checotah resident who was instrumental in the creation of the building itself decades ag...

Checotah High School Football is excited to announce it will be hosting a one-day Mattress Fundraiser on Saturday, May 17 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. For one day only, Checotah High School will be transform...

The DAV Chapter 3 McIntosh County will be hosting two events to honor all military veterans. The first event will be Friday, May 23 at 5 p.m. at Veterans Park in Checotah. There will be free hot dogs ...

After a competitive weekend at Checotah Round Up Club, the 46th Annual Duvall Steer Wrestling Jackpot is in the books and the Duvall Dynasty continues to keep qualifying cowboys to compete. Although s...

“We are thrilled to announce this year’s recipient of our 2025 scholarship Karlee Glover!” Vice Pres. Green Country Cattle-Women Spring Morrow stated. Karlee is the daughter of B.K. and Stacy Glover. ...

114 YEARS AGO McIntosh County Democrat Thursday, June 8, 1911 THE BONDS WIN The citizens of Checotah yesterday by a vote of 173 to 52 authorized the school board to issue bonds in the sum of $35,000 t...

We have been busy with the OKGOP State Convention where we have completed the circle in cleaning up the GOP by taking back the entire central committee. We are excited for the future and would love to...

As we have seen over the past few months, there has been a lot of debate as to who is eligible to vote and where the power belongs. However, in federal elections, it is up to the states to make these ...

Sign up for the Golden Eagle Poker Run! There’s a little more than a month left until the Golden Eagle Poker Run on the beautiful waters of Lake Eufaula — and this year’s theme is Pirates & Parrots. T...

visit to the State Capitol. Waldron, along OKLAHOMA CITY – Over the past week, the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) has not only been busy with promoting youth-related policies at the stat...

List local meetings or events in the Community Area Calendar by emailing ladonna@cookson.news or drop off information at the McIntosh County Democrat, 300 S. Broadway, Checotah, OK 74426. Chapter BX o...