Heatland Heritage honors Billy Dean Martin  during Chili Cook-Off By LaDonna Rhodes Staff Writer   Competition for this year's Chili Cook-Off on Saturday, Feb. 29, had some interesting challengers but...

A Checotah man charged with operating a whiskey still has again changed his mind about a guilty plea. Clinton Riley Potts, 45, pled no contest on Jan. 22 to operating the still. Associate District Jud...

“Stories from Under the Carpet” will delight all at the next Books Sandwiched In, March 11. Lunch is served at 11:30 a.m. and the speaker shares from 12 – 1 p.m. Marilyn A. Hudson, author of “Oklahoma...

Competition for this year's Chili Cook-Off on Saturday, Feb. 29, had some interesting challengers but only one walked away with the title of "The Best Chili" in Checotah. That first place winner was R...

Roger Gates, a 71-year-old veteran from Braggs, is on the brink of his second "cross walk" across the country carrying a cross to raise funds to help feed the poor and bring a message of hope. By mid-...

The 7th Annual Wild Onion Dinner sponsored by the Eufaula-Canadian Tribal Town will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., March 14 at the Eufaula Indian Event Center, 800 Birkes Road in Eufaula. The cost of...

After 40 years in business, 15 years in the same location, Randy McDuffee is hanging up his eyepiece and closing the last jewelry store in McIntosh County. McDuffee, an I.J.O. Certified Master Jeweler...

Based upon early voting numbers folks in McIntosh County were more interested in the marijuana question on the ballot two years ago than they are in the presidential primary this week. By 1 p.m. Satur...

• Monday, March 9: Chicken or tuna salad sandwich w/ fixings; coleslaw; fruit; frosted wacky cake; milk • Tuesday, March 10: Hamburger stew; breaded squash; cornbread; brownie; milk • Wednesday, March...

Ake, Roger M. Allen, Justin Lee Anderson, Teddy Bruce Baker, Jerry Beal Bear, Larissa Leann Boyles, Daron Ray Brown, James Burns, Simone Rachelle Carter, Kevin Dale Coffey, David Conner, Courtney Lave...

Felony Cases Suzanne Dawn Boyd: driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs; possession of CDS; violation of DL restrictions; transporting open container of alcohol John Grayson III: do...

A Missouri man charged with multiple crimes stemming from a high speed chase in McIntosh County has been ordered to court on April 21 for a preliminary hearing. Terry Wayne Dill, 52, of Pleasant Valle...

For the ninth year, members of Girl Scouts Western Oklahoma are now collecting donations for Operation Cookie Drop, which helps provide Girl Scout Cookies to military service men and women and local f...

The Eufaula Indian Health Clinic recently offered preventative dental care to nearly 50 students from the nearby tribal dormitory as part of the American Dental Association’s Give Kids A Smile program...

Oral arguments in a case that could reshape tribal justice in eastern Oklahoma have been set to be heard by the U.S. Supreme Court on April 21. The case, McGirt v. Oklahoma, argues under the Indian Ma...

CHS Bands under the direction Jim Davis performed at ECU on Feb. 29 with two of their percussion ensembles making superior ratings at district and will go on to compete at state level. Courtesy Photo

Richard Milsap with “Pops American-Made Chili” won 1st place at the 13th Annual Chili Cook-Off. Staff Photos by LaDonna Rhodes Honoree Billy Dean Martin accepts his 12-year award and recognition for ...

Age: 18 Class: 2020 Family: Sabrina O’Haver, Tim Sands Extracurricular activities: Fast pitch, Slow pitch, Track Interests: Shopping Awards: Ranked Top 10 in my class FAVORITES: Food: Italian Subject ...

Large Animal Livestock, Saturday, Feb. 22 Breeding Gilt Grand Champion – Tyse Buck Reserve Grand – Ruger Oxtoby Market Hog Grand Champion – Tyse Buck Reserve Grand – Blaze Roper Swine Showman Junior –...