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 ...

Books Sandwiched In returns The Friends of the Jim Lucas Checotah Public Library invite the public to Books Sandwiched In on September 11. Oklahoma City attorney and author Kent Frates will review his...

Tulsa will face San Jose State University on the road at 8 p.m. Sept. 7 at CEFCU Stadium. The teams meet for the eighth time. Tulsa leads the series 4-3.

Respite vouchers available for caregivers Do you need a break? Are you caring for someone 60 years or older that needs assistance with bathing, dressing, eating, walking, transferring or toileting? Do...

The McIntosh County Coalition for a Healthy Community met Tuesday, August 20 at Cox’s Country Buffet in Eufaula. Kim Woodruff from Under One Roof led the meeting with board updates from Lesa King. Com...

Allen Spurlock, 59, of Stidham, died in a motorcycle accident Sunday. According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, shortly before 2 p.m. Spurlock was riding a 2001 Harley Davidson west on State Highway 9...