2020 Black History Month Theme: African Americans and the Vote The 13th Amendment was passed by Congress on Jan 31, 1865. The text of the Amendment reads: “Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, e...

After an almost six-year hiatus, Oklahoma announced last week that it will resume executions. According to the Department of Corrections, 47 inmates are on death row, at least one from McIntosh County...

The evening began with an "Aloha" as the torches were lit and the theme was set, and the City of Checotah sponsored a luau party the Chamber and its members would never forget. This year's Chamber of ...

Almost 1,000 tickets were sold for the appearance of the internationally acclaimed basketball entertainers The Harlem Globetrotters, who put on an exciting exhibition Feb. 11 at the Checotah High Scho...

The Best of Motown and More, a Branson showcase, will perform a dinner and show at Legacy on Main Street on Saturday, March 14. Dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. Cost of ...

Oklahoma is one of 14 states yet to adopt Medicaid expansion. Gov. Kevin Stitt has proposed a Medicaid block grant for Oklahoma, but U.S. Rep. Kendra Horn (D-Okla.) said Tuesday it would cost more and...

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The Oklahoma Cattlemen's Association (CLA) is currently seeking applicants for the Cattlemen's Leadership Academy (CLA) program. "The CLA program develops OCA members, between the ages of 25 and 40, t...

Oklahoma could implement traditional Medicaid expansion far earlier than expected. Deputy Secretary of Health and Mental Health Carter Kimble told Oklahoma Watch on Friday that Gov. Kevin Stitt is loo...

Felony Cases James David Harris: assault and battery upon a police officer Richard Mark Ingram: bail jumping Cecelia Lee Johnson: distribution of CDS – including possession with intent to distribute R...

Torrie Anderson, 35, of Hanna was injured last week when her vehicle hydroplaned on the Indian Nation Turnpike. Anderson was taken to Hillcrest Hospital in Henryetta, where she was listed in stable co...

A 69-year-old Hitchita man is listed in critical condition at a Tulsa hospital following a one-vehicle accident on Tuesday, Feb. 11. According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, Phillip Benton was drivin...

Checotah Chili Cook-Off The 13th Annual Checotah Chili Cook-Off is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 29 at the Checotah Senior Citizen’s Center. The cook-off starts at 5 p.m. and will benefit the Heartland...

Have you thought about running for public office? The McIntosh County Democratic Party will be conducting a “how to” training session from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, March 7 at the Checotah Public Lib...

Honey Springs Battlefield and Visitor Center announces it will host a Civil War Surgeon Program starting at 1 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 29. Visitors who attend the program will listen to and witness first...

Senior night was celebrated Friday night in a pre-game ceremony honoring each senior for his or her achievements. This particular group is very special to me as I can remember each coming from junior...

The Blue Notes serenaded patrons at Gambino's Pizza on Feb. 14. Part of the evening's proceeds were then donated to their program. LaDonna Rhodes I The Democrat

Black History Month Seminar A Black History Month Seminar will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 22 at the Mt. Olive Star Baptist Church, 10 miles west of Checotah. Lunch will be served. For more info...

On February 20,1792 – The Postal Service Act, establishing the United States Post Office Department, is signed by President George Washington. 1809 – The Supreme Court ruled the power of the federal g...

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