Floods bring several hazards The torential rains, tornados and storms caused six deaths in Oklahoma and left thousands of displaced citizens. The floods and high waters bring a series of cautions. Be...

A 51-year-old Porum man was injured in a single-vehicle accident on Dam Road Sunday. According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol Kevin Girty was northbound on the road two miles east and one mile south o...

Bingo at Checotah Masonic Lodge June 15 Checotah Chapter 25 of the Masonic Lodge, 625 W. Gentry, will hold bingo games from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., June 15. Cost is $15 per person. There will be prizes for...

For families across the country, Memorial Day Weekend means barbeques, an extra day off work, and the beginning of summer vacation for our kids. But even with many fun activities happening, we should ...

Felony Cases D allas Guy Buchanan: burglary in the second degree; knowingly concealing stolen property M arie Rikkie Gourlay: knowingly concealing stolen property J ustin Cole McElroy: burglary in the...

For the Children: This week, the Oklahoma Health Care Authority (OHCA) is expected to consider a rule that will terminate eligibility for Medicaid if some mail communications are “returned to sender.”...

On May 30, 1806 – In Logan County, Kentucky, future president Andrew Jackson participates in a duel, killing Charles Dickinson, a lawyer regarded as one of the best pistol shots in the area. The proud...

As the days get warmer, fishing seems to only get better. Why not wet a line and make some great memories on or near the water? Here are some ways to experience the joys of fishing. Free Fishing Days,...

Ake, Roger M. Albright, Austin Michael Allen, Edmond Monte Allen, Justin Lee Almeida, Louis Ernest III Anderson, Gary Don Anderson, Teddy Bruce Arnold, Charles Wayne Bahe, Mandy Gail Baker, Jerry Beal...

The Box Turtle Recently there has been a surge of turtles crossing the highways and the byways. Yes, box turtles (and many other types of turtles) are on the move again in search of food, a mate and a...

In his first legislative session as Senate Appropriations Chair, Sen. Roger Thompson helped carve out priorities for the 2020 fiscal year budget and determine how best to fund and support key agenda i...

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and the conversation regarding substance abuse must be openly addressed in McIntosh County. Checotah currently has one of the lowest life expectancy rates in the U...

To achieve any of your financial objectives, you need to save and invest – that much is clear. But just how you save and invest may differ from goal to goal. Let’s look at two common goals to see the ...

In the United States, more than 100,000 thunder storms occur each year. These storms, which can be accompanied by high winds, hail and tornadoes, can cause power outages, fires and flooding, all of wh...

WARNER – Connors State College has announced area students who are on the President’s and Vice President’s Honor Rolls. To qualify for the President’s Honor Roll, students must complete at least 12 se...

Heath Branstetter Branch: United States Army When/where did you graduate high school: Checotah High School 2015 Family: wife, Sydney Branstetter; parents, Ed Branstetter and the Late Elizabeth Procto...

Locals from McIntosh County and the surrounding areas gathered at 8:30 a.m. Sunday to show their support for the 31st Run For The Wall (RFTW), an annual event that brings hundreds of motorcyclists to...

First United Methodist- Checotah May 20-23 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. North Fork Baptist Church- Eufaula May 28-31 9 a.m. to 12 noon New Life Kidz Klub- Checotah May 28 -31 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. First Free Will B...

RENTIESVILLE - The Oklahoma Blues Hall of Fame will host the 2019 induction gala starting at 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 25 – Memorial Day weekend. There will be lots of great music and great barbecue. Ti...