The Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association (OCA) is proud to announce the success of the 2026 OCA/OYE Futurity Sales, held in conjunction with the 2026 Oklahoma Youth Expo (OYE). The annual event once again...

The Oklahoma House today ignored the clear will of its constituents and advanced House Joint Resolutions 1050 and 1077 out of committee, putting at risk one of the state’s most effective public health...

The AFR Agricultural Achievement Contest recognizes outstanding youth in Oklahoma who display exceptional showmanship skills and possess extensive knowledge of the livestock industry, including produc...

A group of Checotah FCCLA students competed in the District STAR Event on February 4. Though if was a difficult day, they learned some hard lessons that ultimately will teach them how to advance and c...

• Major League Fishing (MLF) Phoenix Bass Fishing League – Lake Eufaula April 11, 2026 Nichols Point, Lake Eufaula, OK – Takeoff ~7 AM CT, Weigh-In ~3 PM CT. One of the MLF regional league events open...

RODNEY HALTOM On March 26, 1753 – Benjamin Thompson (d.1814), Count Rumford, English physicist and diplomat, was born. He was a Tory spy in the American Revolution and discovered that heat equaled mot...

“Whoever is careless with the truth in small matters cannot be trusted with important matters.” – Albert Einstein

A little luck of the Irish and a lot of community spirit filled the air on Saturday, March 14, as the fifth annual Eufaula Green Run 5K brought runners, families and plenty of green to the Cove. Hoste...

Spring gathering at the Eufaula Indian Community Nutrition Center celebrates food, tradition, and the hands that serve the community else. Earlier that morning, volunteers gathered at the Eufaula Indi...

National Theme: “Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Substantial Future” March is Women’s History Month. Every year, March is designated Women’s History Month by presidential proclamation. Before it w...

McIntosh County voters will head to the polls June 16 to decide whether to renew an existing county sales tax used to fund roads, bridges and county facilities. The McIntosh County Board of County Com...

A community and family are mourning the loss of Todd and Becky McClellan who were killed when an EF-3 tornado tore through the area Friday, March 6. Authorities identified the tornado victims from Beg...

Leonard Hill recently received 50,000 free feeder corn seeds from Isaac Peebles with Golden Harvest Seeds after he heard about his golden opportunities to make a difference in his local communities. R...

On March 10, the Muskogee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of shots fried in the area of the Oktaha Public Schools. Deputies were dispatched after multiple shots were reported near the sc...

On paper, Nathan Duvall didn’t think he had much of a chance. It might be a good thing his skin is thicker than that. He stopped the clock in 3.8 seconds during Sunday’s championship round of the Fort...

Rep. John George, R-Newalla, this week unanimously passed a bill in the House that would add domestic violence by strangulation to the list of crimes requiring a person to serve 85% of a prison senten...

The Heartland Heritage Museum & Gallery will be hosting another meeting for artifact enthusiasts on Thursday, March 19 from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. at 116 N. Broadway in Checotah. Mel Phillips of the Oklahoma...

Come join locals for a great evening at Pickens Lake Group Camp, Hwy 150, Lake Eufaula State Park, on March 21 at 5 p.m. as Friends of Lake Eufaula State Park host their Annual Wild Game Dinner & Potl...

120 YEARS AGO Checotah Times Friday, Nov. 16, 1906 Christmas Day Foot Race On Christmas day at 9 o’clock in the morning a foot race will be run by Grandpa Amerson, age 79 years, and Grandpa Audd, age ...