“Due to unforeseen delays in the collecting of budgets and the figuring of levies, the tax statements have been delayed,” County Treasurer Betty Whisenhunt said last week. “The levies were received in...

Two McIntosh County residents will be among more than 1,000 University of Central Oklahoma students who will participate in a Virtual Fall Commencement Ceremony at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12. Undergradu...

Felony Cases Amber Dawn Carlile: distribution of CDS – including possession with intent to distribute; unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia Ronnie Gene Casey Jr.: endangering others while eluding...

In a special meeting Monday night for Community Strategies Inc., the nonprofit board of education for EPIC Charter Schools, Dr. Kathren Stehno was approved by the board as its newest member. At the re...

Gov. Kevin Stitt’s new appointee to the state Board of Education spent months sharing debunked COVID-19 medical advice, conspiracy theories and anti-vaccine content before hiding the posts from publi...

Nappy Roots Books, one of only two Black-owned bookstores in Oklahoma City, and one of four Black-owned bookstores in the state, has managed to stay afloat despite challenges brought on by the COVID-...

The Eastern Oklahoma Development District Area Agency on Aging has partnered with Sooner SUCCESS and its Lifespan Respite grant to provide 175 area caregivers with Community Caregiver Care Boxes ahea...

Another glorious morning around the lake. This picture was recently taken in the Coon Creek addition, northwest of Eufaula. COURTESY PHOTO | KAREN KIMMEL

Coronavirus watch - 12/8 The Health Department released the following COVID-19 numbers on Tuesday, December 8. State total positive cases, 220,686 confirmed (an increase of 2,297 cases); Recovered, 18...

Coronavirus watch - 12/7 The Health Department released the following COVID-19 numbers on Monday, December 7. State total positive cases, 218,389 confirmed (an increase of 1,903 cases); Recovered, 184...

Coronavirus watch - 12/4 The Health Department released the following COVID-19 numbers on Friday, December 4. State total positive cases, 208,875 confirmed (an increase of 4,827 cases); Recovered, 177...

A 54-year-old McAlester man has been arrested on a second degree burglary charge following the break-in of a rural residence near Checotah at 410742 Highway 266. A warrant has been issued for another ...

On Tuesday, Nov. 17, Cindy Whitmus, owner of Clao’s Gifts Vintage and Antiques, tried to open the back door to her downtown business when she realized something was blocking her way in. As she pushed...

COURTESY PHOTO It’s looking like a “Cowboy Christmas” in Checotah especially with the talent of Rusty Rogers. Don’t miss the parade at 4 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 5.

With numbers spiking in McIntosh County, there is one thing for certain, it is a countywide COVID Christmas for every town. Checotah However, Checotah plans to have a “Cowboy Christmas” parade anyways...

There’s still time to trim Broadway’s Christmas trees The City of Checotah still needs businesses to step up to decorate the Broadway trees for Christmas. The city is looking forward to the holidays a...

Ronnie Gene Casey Jr., 26, Hanna, was arrested last week following a high speed chase involving sheriff’s deputies and the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, according to a report by the McIntosh County Sheriff...

It’s that time of year for Checotah’s angels to once more light up the Angel Trees to help Santa bring gifts to young school children awaiting Christmas presents in McIntosh County. Local will be able...

Wallace C. McNac (Hotulgee Fixico), a Muscogee-Creek, my great-great-grandfather, was born in 1836 in what is Elmore County, Alabama. He was a member of the Upper Creek Town, Tuckabatchee/Tokvpvcce (T...

Ava Rose Johnson, a 13-year-old Christian recording artist, made music history at the age of 12 when she became the youngest to ever win Best Independent Recording by a New Artist at the 19th Annual ...