“How does a girl from Checotah, Oklahoma, end up with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame?” Carrie Underwood said during her speech on Thursday, Sept. 20. “I’ll tell you how - belief.” Yes, Checotah’...

OKLAHOMA CITY – A free workshop will be held to bring a better understanding of how Oklahoma’s legislative process works to prioritize and fund public education, as well as a review of various issues ...

Last week a Schulter woman, Stacey Becker Lawson, was indicted by a federal grand jury. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Lawson has been indicted for Theft, Embezzlement and/or Misapplication ...

Each year Gold Star Legacy promotes the Luminary Initiative to raise awareness of Gold Star Family Day (the last Sunday in September).   On this day, organizations and individuals around the country c...

The staff of The McIntosh County Democrat welcomes Letters to the Editor on subjects of interest to our readers. Short letters are most likely selected for publication, but the use of any material is ...

Kassie Barnard of Checotah was recently selected a member of the Beef Show Team at Connors State College in Warner, Oklahoma. Barnard is a 2017 graduate of Checotah High School. She is the daughter of...

For the Children: Birthdays are sometimes odd. When you are younger, you look forward to each of them as a step closer to the freedoms that come with adulthood. Later on, they can become a less appeal...

Plumb Theatre in Longtown is celebrating 15 years of music this year. They are having their 5th Annual Mega Outdoor Gospel Fest, September 28 and 29.   One of the number one singers and songwriters of...

Checotah Public Schools will be working in conjunction with McIntosh County District Attorney to improve student attendance. When a student has excessive attendance issues, parents will be notified ei...

Together Oklahoma and Oklahoma Watch are collaborating to host legislative candidate forums in Muskogee. The organizations are teaming up for a comprehensive discussion of public policy issues to help...

Checotah High School’s football homecoming festivities will commence at 1:45 p.m. this Friday, September 28. The homecoming parade will leave the Middle School parking lot going north toward the stopl...

On September 27, 1779 – John Adams was named to negotiate the Revolutionary War’s peace terms with Britain. 1787 – The US Constitution was submitted to states for ratification. 1940 – The Axis powers ...

Traffic came to a stop on Thursday, Sept. 20, due to an accident involving a Checotah Public School bus and another vehicle on Broadway. There were no injuries reported. (Staff photo by LaDonna Rhodes...

Guests dropped in and out at the Chamber Come and Go at the Chamber office on Tuesday, Sept. 11. (Staff photo by Shauna Belyeu)

Oh, the joy of a new baby and to finally have a baby girl!   The Baker family is still celebrating the birth of its first baby girl born in over 66 years, after four generations of males.   The Baker...

NORMAN – Muscogee (Creek) Nation Principal Chief James Floyd joined other Oklahoma tribal dignitaries at the University of Oklahoma’s Inaugural Native Nations Reception for Tribal Leaders event Sept. ...

INDIANOL A - On Thursday Oct. 11, the Bynum Historical Foundation and the Indian Territory and Oklahoma Statehood Settlement located in Indianola will host an exhibit of the art of Danny Kaler and Pe...

Mayor Daniel Tarkington was more than a little surprised when his name was read as Mayor of the Year at the Oklahoma Municipal League’s (OML) Annual Conference, held last week in Oklahoma City. Co-wo...

OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma’s Native Americans have a long history of proud and distinguished service in the Oklahoma Army National Guard. On Sunday, Sept. 9, the military career of one Native-American w...