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...

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...