History was made in Oklahoma City as the Texas Longhorns clinched their first-ever national championship in women’s softball and they did it in unforgettable fashion. With two of the greatest to ever ...

Maintaining professional boundaries in school athletics is essential to fostering a safe and supportive environment for studentathletes. Coaches often serve as role models and authority figures, formi...

The news team of the McIntosh County Democrat and the Eufaula Indian Journal were all smiles at the Oklahoma Press Association Awards Banquet especially when the McIntosh County Democrat won the highe...

Saturday’s rainstorm didn’t put a damper on the Oklahoma Blues Hall of Fame celebration and induction ceremonies Saturday in Rentiesville. One band after another took to the stage at the Down Home Blu...

What authorities say appears to be a murder suicide took place at about 4:42 p.m., Tuesday, May 27 in Checotah. D ead are Rachel Stewart, 31, of Eufaula, and Todd Patterson, 30, of Checotah, who were ...

Two people from Oklahoma City were injured Sunday afternoon at the Eufaula Cove Marina when their boat exploded at a fueling dock near the Tumbleweed’s restaurant. Lauren Taylor, a passenger on the bo...

Checotah resident James Anthony Boyd, 39, has pled guilty to one count of seconddegree arson and one count of assault and battery on a law enforcement officer. At a hearing on Thursday, May 22, Distri...

Let’s celebrate our 20year reunion together! Join us for a fun class reunion weekend! It will be a weekend of laughter and memories you’ll cherish forever! June 13 -15 Marvel Resort, Gore, OK For more...

Bring us your tattered and weathered flag. Observe as our local Boys Scouts and DAV members honorably retire it. Sat., June 14 Starting at 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Free Cookout, Games and Raffle At Veterans Pa...

A couple from Kosov, north of Albania, found their way to Eufaula by way of Texas to open an Italian restaurant, a diner whose cuisine rivals most metropolitan eateries. Sara and Alban Osmanaj have ha...

Trenton Cave, 21, of Eufaula, has pled guilty to 16 charges stemming from a short-lived robbery spree in December 2024. On May 28, District Judge Mike Hogan sentenced Cave to a total of 24 years in pr...

The latest person to occupy the city manager’s office is gone in record time. Larry Mitchell was hired as part-time interim city manager on May 7 at a salary of $60 an hour for a 30-hour week. He took...

We hosted our Summer Kickoff Block Party last Thursday at the library. The turnout was incredible, and we are so grateful to everyone who came out to party with us. Thank you to all our patrons, vendo...

McIntosh County Treasurer Betty Whisenhunt has begun the final month of her 11 years in office. She was sworn in on July 1, 2014, and her last day will be June 30. Whisenhunt replaced long-time Treasu...

The Eufaula-Canadian Tribal Town and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs will be hosting a PACT ACT: Presumptive Disability Claims Event: Bringing VA Benefits Home Event in Eufaula on June 6, at the E...

The American Legion Department of Oklahoma posted on its website that Bobby Bryant, State Commander for Oklahoma since July 26, 2015, passed away on Saturday, May 24, Memorial Day Weekend. Bryant, 79,...

114 YEARS AGO McIntosh County Democrat Thursday, June 29, 1911 GOES TO EUFAULA The highest tribunal in Oklahoma on Tuesday with bared heads, and possibly a halo above them, handed down a decision nami...

Just when you think things might slow down, on June 6, Paul Maloy, Cookie and the rest of our gang will be bringing the Gospel in song to wake up your soul. June 7, Mike Davis and the Travelers, also ...

After April’s stormy chaos, the first half of May brought a rare lull in Oklahoma’s spring severe weather season. Aside from an active kickoff on May 1 — featuring large hail, damaging winds, tornadoe...

Friday, August 10, 1906 HEAVY RAINS DO MUCH DAMAGE The incessant downpour of rant for about 48 hours preceding Wednesday noon, has bound great damage along the South Canadian river in the way of railr...