The time is finally here!   Lake Eufaula Playhouse’s annual Christmas production is ready for the stage at Eufaula High School.    There will be three performances.    Opening night is Friday, Nov. 3...

As an investor, you will have access to accounts that are taxed differently from one another. And it’s possible you could benefit from tax diversification by owning accounts in these three categories:...

TULSA – Tulsa Ballet’s The Nutcracker will feature 130 local children in the cast, dancing alongside the professional company. The classic holiday performance returns to the Tulsa Performing Arts Cent...

A 68-year-old Checotah man was pronounced dead at the scene of a two-vehicle accident on Lotawatah Road Saturday. According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, Chris Skadal was killed when his 2000 Chevro...

The Oklahoma Tax Commission recently released city sales tax collection figures that primarily represents local tax receipts from September business. Companies that remit more than $2,500 monthly in s...

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rainbow Fleet Child Care Resource and Referral is participating in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). Licensed childcare providers who serve nutritious meals and snacks may...

On November 29, 1890 – The first Army-Navy football game was played, at West Point, New York. Navy defeated Army by a score of 24-to-nothing. 1944 – USS Archerfish (SS-311) sinks Japanese carrier Shin...

Many parts of Oklahoma experienced the state’s first freezing temperatures during the second week of November. Hard freezes signal a time for gardeners to think about bedding down their pollinators pl...

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...

Eligible families can sign up from the McIntosh County Santa Soldiers program from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Mondays through Fridays now through Dec. 3. To be eligible to receive gifts for children in the fam...

Want to know how to cook a turkey? First, you shop for a turkey. Next, you put it in the oven. Then, you put it in the oven for 7 to 6 hours. Last, you eat it. Now you know how to cook a turkey! – Kal...

Checotah Chamber of Commerce Business Wreath Competition is underway. Wreaths are being placed on poles in the downtown historic district for all to enjoy. Money prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd & 3...

Family, friends and supporters looked on Wednesday, Nov. 14, as Sen. Roger Thompson was sworn in to serve another four years in the State Senate.   The ceremony was held in the Senate Chamber a week a...

OKMULGEE – With Muscogee (Creek) Nation being a sovereign Nation, comes unique opportunities for programs to serve citizens at the highest level through the extensive program efforts to receive grant ...

This year’s Shop Small will be from 9:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 24. The Checotah Chamber of Commerce will have a welcome station set up to give the first 60 shoppers a Shop Small tote and a ...

Shop Checotah’s Christmas Give-Away will follow the Hallmark Christmas Parade and Best Floats Competition on Saturday, Dec. 1. Festivities begin at 4 p.m. with “A Hallmark Christmas” Parade beginning ...

M elody Elizabeth Chiguer: possession of paraphernalia W illard W. Buchanan: violation of no truck sign B arry Thrall: fail to remain at/or leave the scene of property damage accident B rennon Nichola...