The City of Checotah won first place and $150 with their “Hallmark” Christmas float on Dec. 1. (Staff photo by LaDonna Rhodes)

EAGLE RIVER, Alaska - Shake, rattle and roll! I will never say that phrase again without thinking about this past week in Eagle River. My family and all the rest of the Anchorage area survived a magn...

Freedom House choir under the direction of Julie Watson celebrated “30 Years of Freedom” on Nov. 10 at their annual banquet. This is one of the biggest fundraisers of the year for the Adult and Teen C...

STILLWATER – Robert H. Henry — a former university president, federal appeals court judge, state attorney general and lawmaker — will be the commencement speaker at both Oklahoma State University unde...

Raylynn Tarkington was nestled all snug in her bed, while visions of sugarplums danced in her head. She waited patiently for Andy Burnett aka Santa to arrive, and to get this Christmas parade caravan ...

RENTIESVILLE — Honey Springs Battlefield and Visitor Center has announced its first-ever Civil War Christmas-themed event, to be held from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec 15. The event will be fun f...

The No. 4 ranked Oklahoma Sooners (12-1) are headed to the College Football Playoff for the second consecutive season and third time in the last four years. They earned the fourth and final spot in th...

There was a nice gathering for the Books Sandwiched In program at the Jim Lucas Library on Wednesday, Nov. 14. Lunch was delightful with sandwiches, various salads, and homemade chicken tortilla soup ...

The Checotah Foundation for Academic Excellence Inc. (CFAE) had a great turn out for their annual bean dinner at the Masonic Lodge #86 on Nov. 15. Many fellow teachers and supporters came out to enjoy...

Newly-elect District 15 State Representative Randy Randleman was sworn into office Nov. 15. Joining him at the ceremony on the floor of the House of Representatives were his two granddaughters, Julian...

Oklahoma pre-K through 12th-grade teachers seeking customized professional development opportunities are encouraged to attend information sessions offered in December and January about Fund for Teache...

This year’s Roundup Club Playday season attracted 50 competitors who qualified in the horse riding events, including barrel racing, the flag race, rings, goat and pole bending. The season began on Mar...

STILLWATER – Thirteen new food product creations were unveiled during Oklahoma State University’s Robert M. Kerr Food & Agricultural Products Center’s second annual Food Product Innovation Competition...

The Candidate filing period for the Board of Education in McIntosh County school districts is Dec. 3, 4 and 5, County Election Board Secretary Carole Hayes announced. All candidate filings will occur ...

Oklahoma Farm Bureau members from all 77 counties met in Norman, Oklahoma, Nov. 16-18 for the organization’s 77th annual meeting where they recognized outstanding members with numerous awards,  set or...

Michael Hamilton is a typical kindergartener who loves being in Mandi Loud’s class with his twin brother, James. Unfortunately, Michael is having to miss class right now while he undergoes radiation ...

The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) expects to be able to help local emergency planning committees (LEPCs) with equipment reimbursement opportunities. The funding will be available during th...

There was a nice gathering for the Books Sandwiched In program at the Jim Lucas Library on Wednesday, Nov. 14. Lunch was delightful with sandwiches, various salads, and homemade chicken tortilla soup ...

Ake, Roger M. Allen, Edmond Monte Allen, Justin Lee Almeida, Louis Ernest III Anderson, Teddy Bruce Arnold, Charles Wayne Arnold, Larry Glen Bahe, Mandy Gail Baker, Jerry Beal Banks, Jr., Thomas Leo B...

While holiday festivities bring to mind thoughts of joy and celebration with loved ones, there’s one element of the season that can be a source of stress: gifting. Make this year’s shopping trips a t...