On October 31, 1860 – Juliette Low, founder of the Girl Scouts, was born. She was born into the wealthy Gordon Family of Savannah on the eve of the Civil War. 1918 – In the worst global epidemic of th...

Elevation normal, water murky. Crappie good on minnows and tube jigs around brush structure and standing timber. Flathead catfish fair on sunfish around river channel and river mouth. Report submitted...

Honey Springs Battlefield and Visitor Center announces a fun-filled educational weekend for families and students alike. The biannual reenactment of the Civil War Battle of Honey Springs will take pla...

On Thursday, Oct. 31, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., come celebrate Halloween with the City of Checotah along Gentry west of the stoplight on the south side of the street. We would like to invite you to...

A Porum man entered a blind plea to possession of a controlled dangerous substance just before his jury trial was to get underway Thursday, Oct. 17. A blind plea is an admission of guilt with the unde...

After a heated discussion at the Tuesday, Oct. 15 City Council meeting, a motion was denied that would have allowed variances to the mobile home ordinances. The variances to Section 48-187 of the City...

The holidays are fast approaching and grievers are likely to experience a jumble of emotions yet to be sorted out. Facing the holiday after the death of a loved one can be more difficult than friends ...

Breast cancer is the most common non-skin cancer among American women today. An estimated 271,270 new cases of breast cancer will be diagnosed in women in the United States in 2019, according to the A...

The staff of The McIntosh County Democrat welcomes Letters to the Editor on subjects of interest to our readers. Short letters are most likely selected for publication, but the use of any material is ...

On Tuesday, Oct. 15, Addison Price, Miss Oklahoma 2019, stopped by Checotah Middle School to inspire youngsters to face their challenges and reach for their dreams like she is doing. Price is a junior...

Storms ripped through McIntosh County late Sunday and early Monday, but there have been no reports of major damage, according to Mc-Intosh County/Eufaula Emergency Management Director Suzie Whittle. “...

The Friends of Honey Springs Battlefield received a special gift during the memorial service honoring the 156th anniversary of the Battle of Honey Springs on July 13. Kathy Dickson, director of museum...

WASHINGTON––Republican candidates vying for Oklahoma’s 5th District seat currently held by Rep. Kendra Horn, the sole Oklahoma Democrat in the House of Representatives, raised less money than the incu...

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

Week in Washington: Members of the House of Representatives voted on Wednesday to condemn President Donald Trump’s removal of U.S. troops in Syria, while Rep. Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) was the sole Okla...

Luncheon to honor war hero set A luncheon/reception will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 9, at the Katy Depot to honor Paul Henry Carr and to name a stretch of highway after him. Native American Ar...

Felony Cases Tony Jack Holt-rape by instrumentation Charles James Sallee-bail jumping Terry Lee Smalley-driving a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol Misdemeanor Cases Michael Leroy Cosper-po...

Agee, Logon Ryan Allen, Edmond Monte Anderson, Gary Don Bahe, Mandy Gail Baumann, Staci Raye Boswell, Eric Lee Brinsfield, Danny Joe Burnett, Cody K. Cardana, Adolfo Raralcaba Chandler, Tyler Ray Colb...

Class of Checotah Lights Out Show Nov. 4 The Class of Checotah will have their annual Lights Out Show on Monday, Nov. 4 at Ogle Field at 7 p.m. Band members will perform their award-winning songs all ...