Amanda Susan Sorrels: possession of paraphernalia Arlan Talbert: petit larceny Juvenile: furnishing tobacco to minors/possession by minor Juvenile: furnishing tobacco to minors/possession by minor Fli...

Reacting to increased behavioral problems among some students on campuses, the Checotah Public School District has instituted new policies of fining those who don’t follow the rules. According to the ...

When Mayor Daniel Tarkington and his wife, Jamie, and daughter, RayLynn, got home from the Salina Speedway in Mayes County around 1:30 a.m. Sunday, they never expected to to be “flocked” by a yard fu...

Roger “Hurricane” Wilson will be among dozens of blues musicians who will perform at this weekend’s Dusk til Dawn Blues Festival. Thousands of fans are expected to converge on this tiny community nort...

According to Kim Bultman, chairman of the Methodist Mission Board , the Mission appreciates all donated items, including sacks and bags for the Thrift Store and Food Pantry. “We're able to help Checo...

Contrary to what many believe, moonshining has not been relegated to the history books. Though moonshiners were a colorful part of American folklore during the Prohibition years that covered the Roari...

Thanks to a lot of generous donors, McIntosh County Deputy Sheriff Casey Torix has a new K-9 partner. Torix’s first partner, Bruno, died unexpectedly on April 22. It was devastating for Torix, who wo...

If you are a registered voter in McIntosh County and live in the Henryetta School District, you may wish to request an absentee ballot by mail to vote in the September 10 Henryetta School District Spe...

August 19 – August 26 Joshua Blain Swimmer: operate MV w/o valid DL Carson E. Bird: driver’s license restriction; left f center no passing; DUI Juvenile: public intoxication Juvenile: public intoxicat...

Ake, Roger M. Allen, Justin Lee Anderson, Teddy Bruce Baker, Jerry Beal Blevins, Kevin Brakebill, Raymond Brown, Ricky Dan Cardana, Adolfo Raralcaba Chaney, Charles Anthony Collins, Dennis Eugene Craw...

Between your 401(k) or pension, your IRA and Social Security, you hope to have e n o u g h to enjoy a comfortable retirement lifestyle. Yet, you may want, or need, to find other financial resources – ...

Soul food cook-offs in Langston and Tatums will spice up the first Black Towns Motorcycle Tour. Dozens of riders have registered for the tour, according to organizer Derrick E.D. Smith Jr. Registratio...

McIntosh County Court Report Felony Cases Steven Eugene Andrews-DUI aggravated Carson Edward Bird-DUI with BAC of .08 or more Dalton Jacob Coleman-burglary in the 2nd degree Stephen DeWayne Deere-burg...

Our August meeting started with our usual prayer and pledge of allegiance. Secretary-Treasurer Margaret Carlton red us her funny anecdotes, which always give us a good laugh. We discussed our Septembe...

The Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority has received approval from Governor Kevin Stitt on emergency rules that will update current regulations and establish new license categories in accordance with...

For the third year, the Orr Family Farm is offering fall field trip scholarships to five classes from schools around the state. Educators are encouraged to apply for a field trip scholarship and the o...

Margaret Prokup captured this beautiful rainbow just north of Checotah during the crazy weather on Aug. 21. She said “Only in Oklahoma! Pouring down rain, sun shining and a double rainbow. Priceless.”...

Retired Checotah coach Jarel Hansen and Checotah academic bowl team coach Lawrence Lane are among hundreds of coaches across the state participating in the fifth annual Oklahoma Coaches Mentoring Cha...

Just in time for the August declaration of Aviation and Aerospace awareness month, more than $142 million in airport infrastructure projects are slated for the next several years as part of the Oklaho...

The Piece Makers Quilt Guild of Eufaula will host their biennial quilt show, “Quilts By The Lake,” from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday August 31. This judged show will be held at the North Fork Baptist ...