The Eufaula Area Chamber of Commerce is now accepting applications for the next Queen, Jr. Queen or Princess of the Whole Hawg Days Rodeo Eufaula 2025. Rodeo Dates: July 24–26, 2025 Titles Available: ...

The Jim Lucas Checotah Public Library is nearly halfway through our summer reading program, but there is still plenty of time to sign up, win prizes, and enjoy more summer events! You can earn rewards...

Midway High School Senior, Lyndon Watson of Council Hill, is the recipient of the 2025 Leah Collins Memorial Scholarship. The $1,000 scholarship is named in honor of Leah (Neumeyer) Collins, a 1996 al...

From the aspect of another music venue. The Blues will be blue for a while without the talent of Selby. I was watching the news and saw where Selby Miner’s kids, grandkids are going to keep her blues ...

Join us for a fun, family-friendly fishing clinic designed for anglers of all ages and skill levels! Whether you’re a beginner or have some experience, this event is the perfect opportunity to learn n...

Don’t miss the Checotah High School Alumni Reunion scheduled for June 27-28. Friday, June 27, come to the Katy Depot to catch up with old friends. It’s a nice, cool place to visit and reminisce over o...

Destiny guides the life of Selby Minner, who with her husband, the late D.C. Minner, created the annual Dusk ‘Til Dawn Blues Festival in Rentiesville. She was destined to become a blues musician, even...

“We have to make sure that the show goes on,” said Alicia Nevaquaya, friend of Selby Minner’s for 15 years. Alicia was at the Blues Club property in Rentiesville on Wednesday morning, June 11, two day...

Rentiesville’s mayor Mildred Burkhalter, hours after hearing about the horrific news about the slaying of Selby Minner, said, “Everyone here is just in total shock and disbelief of what happened to Se...

News of Blues legend Selby Minner’s murder on June 9 spread quickly and inspired compassionate responses from across the state. Here are a few of the heartfelt comments posted by fans and friends. Gle...

Remembering those lost to murder, suicide or violent acts Thursday, June 26 from 5 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Veterans Park, 114 N. Broadway, Checotah Calling all prayer warriors and those affected by these rec...

Corky’s owner suffered a stroke in April and sadly will not be returning home. Now she desperately needs someone to love her and give her a new home (either foster or permanent) as soon as possible. C...

Peoples National Bank and all its branches will be closed on Thursday, June 19, for Juneteenth National Independence Day. All branches will reopen on Friday.

The monthly Give Back Day, held the fourth Tuesdays at Under One Roof, will feature a couple of new professionals this month. On June 24, joining the Health Department’s visit will be Jacob Guinan, fr...

At the recent Oklahoma Press Association conference in Shawnee at the Grand Casino and Resort, Shauna Belyeu was awarded for 25 years of service in the newspaper business and inducted into OPA Quarter...

OKLAHOMA CITY — County officials across Oklahoma are celebrating a major legislative win as House Bill 2758, which allocates up to $75 million for county roads and bridges, has officially been signed ...

114 YEARS AGO McIntosh County Democrat Thursday, August 10, 1911 BUSY AS BEES DIES Paving, Sewer, Etc. There was not a dull moment during the session of the city council last Thursday night, and every...

WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Tom Cole (R, Moore), an enrolled member of the Chickasaw Nation, has spent 22 years in Congress fighting to protect tribal funding and says he won’t allow cuts to the Indian Hea...

The Oklahoma Tax Commission recently released city sales tax collection figures that primarily represents local tax receipts from April business. The monies they reported this period represent sales f...

June 23 – June 27 Monday, June 23: Chicken tenders; tater tots; peaches; sliced bread; cookie Tuesday, June 24: Spaghetti w/meat sauce; veggie blend; mixed fruit; pie Wednesday, June 25: Ham & bean so...