Peoples National Bank closed for holiday Peoples National Bank will be closed Monday, May 27 in the national observance of Memorial Day. All facilities will reopen during regular business hours on May...

The excitement in Checotah is building as Old Settlers Day draws nearer and plans are coming together. Old Settlers Day is annually set for the second Saturday in June and has been a tradition in Chec...

While awaiting hearings in McIntosh County District Court on charges related to an armed robbery in February, suspect Joshua Dewayne Funburg, 34, was arrested by federal agents and charged with felony...

The Checotah Lions Club had its annual Mother’s Day Fundraiser on Friday, May 10. They smoked a full rack of ribs and sold them for $20 each to help benefit the Skeet Frame Memorial Scholarship Fund. ...

On April 27, the Class of Checotah fifth and sixth grade band, Junior High and High School Ensemble Band and Jazz Band II competed at the Heartland Music Festival held at Putnam City North High School...

On April 23, the Class of Checotah Jazz Band I competed at the State Jazz Contest held at UCO in Edmond. There the band scored a 94, 94, 93 from the judges earning superior ratings and placing fourth ...

Felony Cases Lacey Kay Bentley Steven Keith Hudson Michael Harless Reed Misdemeanor Cases C asandra Brown-neglect or refusal to compel child to attend school D esmond Drew Dan-harassing and threatenin...

Delaina Durrett-Stevens (right) was the main speaker at the Chamber of Commerce General Meeting on Tuesday, May 14. Stevens told the history of the Jefferson Highway and showed off an antique JH sign ...

Eufaula: Elevation above normal, water murky. White bass fair on sassy shad and small lures around creek channels, flats, and river mouth. Crappie slow on minnows around riprap, river channel, and sta...

Attention Stream Anglers. If you’re fishing streams around Lake Tenkiller this year, keep an eye out for tagged bass. The Stream Program, in conjunction with the Oklahoma Cooperative Fish and Wildlife...

Ethan Rivas of Eufaula harvested this 21 pound turkey with a 10.5 beard and wild hog. Ethan is the son of Dara Heneha. (Photo’s submitted)

On May 23, 1701 – At London’s Execution Dock, British privateer William Kidd, popularly known as Captain Kidd, is hanged for piracy and murder. Born in Strathclyde, Scotland, Kidd established himself ...

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

Eastern Oklahoma State College’s baseball program will host a Showcase Camp Friday, May 31, 2019 starting at 8 a.m. Intended for high school seniors in the region, the camp is an opportunity for prosp...

WARNER – Connors State College celebrated the graduation of 30 new nurses in a pinning ceremony held May 10. Students received their pins from their instructors, participated in the Candle Lighting Ce...

STILLWATER - We are still a few weeks out from the official start of summer, but with warmer weather, spending time outside is a priority for many. It is fun to invite friends and family over for a co...

Mrs. Comages Kindergarten Class of 2019 Abigail M : When I grow up I want to be a singer. Riggin T : When I grow up I want to be a rodeo and baseball player. Onna W : When I grow up I want to be a do...

Senior graduate Nicholas McCutchen hopes to encourage his sister, Presley Kate Brown, who also graduated this year, but from kindergarten instead of high school. (Staff photo by Jean Gawf)

With the shooting of Muslims at prayer in New Zealand and reports of violence towards Christians in foreign lands, there has been a great deal of talk lately about religious tolerance.   Depending on ...

Here’s the show fans of the 1970’s Swedish pop group ABBA have been waiting for! “Thank You for the Music - A Modern Tribute to ABBA” is coming to Legacy On Main Street for a dinner/theater performanc...