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Spring has sprung and with it comes a new determination to get the People’s Garden going and growing again. Planting seeds of faith for a food desert in a town that needs a whole lot more faith to see...

It takes a village to raise a child and to rescue dogs and cats in McIntosh County. Two years ago two local ladies, Lori Powell-Fells and LaDonna Brittle-Rhodes set out on a mission to help rescue the...

A 53-year-old Eufaula woman died Sunday afternoon after drowning at Lake Eufaula in Pittsburg County. The incident occurred around 3:10 p.m. at the 9 South Swim Area, according to the Oklahoma Highway...

Must have current city water bill to bring items to Heritage Waste or Senior Citizen Center Trash pickup is available for the elderly and those unable to leave their homes. Call the Chamber of Commerc...

Fort Smith police arrest suspect in connection with a stabbing that injured one woman A Eufaula man who previously served prison time for a stabbing in Oklahoma has been arrested in Arkansas, accused ...

Mc-Intosh County officials have unveiled a new county logo designed to reflect the area’s history, culture and natural beauty. “This new symbol represents not only where we’ve been, but who we are tod...

On March 13 Muskogee County Dispatch received a call from a subject reporting the discovery of a body in a pond near the intersection of Hwy 100 and I-40 in Webbers Falls. The Muskogee County Sheriff’...

An eagles’ nest north of Checotah has been a sacred place for over a decade as locals have had the privilege of watching a pair of North America Bald Eagles raise their young each year at the edge of ...

Marketing on Main Street is about practical, usable strategies that help local businesses compete in today’s marketplace. You do not need a massive budget or a full-time marketing team to be effective...

The Jim Lucas Checotah Public Library is excited to welcome Jamie Nelson as the newest member of the library team. Jamie brings warmth, enthusiasm, and a love for both books and community to her new r...

A carnival is coming to Checotah the first weekend in May. Anyone interested in being a food or arts and craft vendor can get a vendor application from city hall. A whole weekend full of fun is schedu...

MUSKOGEE — Women in Safe Home (WISH) is hosting a series of events in April in recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Activities include a Day of Action on April 7, encouraging the community t...

118 YEARS AGO Checotah Enquirer Friday, March 27, 1908 ROBBERS CAUGHT There seems but little doubt within the minds of officers now but that the men who robbed the Hoffman bank on last Thursday are no...

A new nonprofit organization will lead the way for individuals and businesses to invest in Oklahoma’s public schools. Formed through partnerships with the Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence and the Ok...

OHP Trooper Nathan Neill was the guest speaker at the Eufaula Chamber of Commerce this past Friday and spoke on policies and procedures for practical and operational security measures for local busine...

List local meetings or events in the Community Area Calendar by emailing ladonna@cookson.news or texting 479-422-4210. Chapter BX of P.E.O. will meet March 24 at 5 p.m. for “Sisters Thrive.” The hoste...

The Director of the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics (OBN) is warning the public about a new and deadly synthetic opioid that has now been confirmed in Oklahoma. OBN Director Donnie Anderson says Cychlorp...

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Rick West, RHeavener, on Tuesday passed a bill in the House that would allow legal guardians and grandparents to be exempt from paying vehicle excise tax on the transfer of vehicl...