Fund Originated by the PGA of America Helps Golf Industry Personnel Affected by the Flood and Future Qualified Natural Disasters The Golf Relief and Assistance Fund was created by the PGA of America t...

On April 4, 1812 – The territory of Orleans became the 18th state and later became known as Louisiana. 1818 – Congress decided the flag of the United States would consist of 13 red and white stripes a...

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...

Jerry Dale Breshears’ name incorrectly appeared in the March 28, 2019 Checotah warrants list as well as several prior warrants. The name has now been deleted by the city clerk. We apologize for the er...

A motorcycle rider clocked at going more than 100 mph on the interstate last year has been given several deferred sentences related to the incident. Zachary Dean Cordray Cochran, 20, of Checotah was c...

Felony Cases T ravis Michael Davis-assault on a police officer D arrell Dewayne Harris-domestic assault and battery D ouglas Earl Henderson Jr.-trafficking in illegal drugs A mber Nicole Jacobs-distri...

Oklahoma wetlands are a popular stopover for many migrating shorebirds and the Wildlife Department has scheduled a series of tours at the renowned Hackberry Flat Wildlife Management Area that features...

OKLAHOMA CITY – A year after 20,000 teachers walked out of the classroom and into the Capitol to demand more respect and resources for public education, the Oklahoma House has failed to produce a plan...

Honey Springs Battlefield and Visitor Center has announced a special presentation to be held at the battlefield’s Visitor Center at 1 p.m., Saturday, April 20. Bart Taylor, park interpreter for the Pr...

STILLWATER – Most of Oklahoma’s agriculture landowners have a certain bond with their property. For many, it’s been in their family for generations and they would love nothing more than to see it rema...

OKLAHOMA CITY — On Wednesday, March 20, cases of Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea virus (PEDv) were confirmed at the Oklahoma Youth Expo, held at the Oklahoma State Fair Park.   PEDv is not a zoonotic diseas...

March 25 – April 1 R andolph Lord Rivers Wood: operate MV while license suspended G regory Dale Garrison: animal running at large J effery Allen Walker: public intoxication F abricio Rosa: possession ...

STILLWATER – Wildlife specialists at Oklahoma State University have developed a new smart phone app that is literally for the birds. The Gamebird Brood Observation app is free and available for both i...

Eleanor taught at a school for girls until her husband became president. You have probably heard of Franklin D. Roosevelt, our 32nd president. His wife, Eleanor Roosevelt, was as famous as he was. In...

ALVA - Northwestern Oklahoma State University will play host to the Third Annual NWOSU Guitar Festival April 6 between 8 a.m. and noon in the Fine Arts building. The festival’s purpose is to provide y...

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month and the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH), along with its community partners, are working to raise awareness about the importance of ensuring gr...

STILLWATER – A new initiative at Oklahoma State University is making strides in helping build rural economies. Sara Siems, OSU Cooperative Extension assistant specialist, said three informative academ...

STILLWATER - Spring brings promises of returning warmth, new life and the annual green-up. With this, the contrast between the brown winter landscape and the evergreen eastern redcedar diminishes. But...

Spring has sprung and Crystal River runs - straight to The Plumb Theatre for a “REEL-Y” big show at 7 p.m., Friday, April 7. The popular, award winning group Crystal River has toured Indiana for the p...

President Joy Hamilton called the March 26 FLEAS meeting to order on a gorgeous March day at the Highway #9 Community Center. The hall was beautifully decorated by the Longtown Ladies hostesses, inclu...