As the legislative session unfolds, the Capitol is abuzz with discussions about policies that will shape Oklahoma’s future, from education reforms to economic growth. One of our primary goals this leg...

New York Times Best Selling Author Lisa Wingate, a graduate of Oklahoma State University, will be at the McAlester Rotary Club in McAlester at noon on Tuesday, Feb. 25. Wingate will discuss her 2024 n...

February is the month of love, a time when many children celebrate Valentine’s Day with family, friends, and classmates. But for children in foster care, this time of year can feel lonely. These child...

If you would like to list your meeting or event in the Community Area Calendar please email all the information to ladonna@cookson.news or text 479422-4210. You may also mail the information to McInto...

OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry is accepting nominations for the 2025 Gov. Stitt’s Outstanding Achievement in Agriculture Award. Applications must be received...

EDMOND - Four students from McIntosh County have made the 2024 Honor Rolls at the University of Central Oklahoma. On the President’s Honor Roll are Lindsie Paige Ambrose and Vanessa Danielle Oxtoby fr...

The McIntosh County Democratic Party will hold their monthly meeting on Tuesday, March 11 at 6:30 p.m. in Checotah at the Jim Lucas Public Library, 626 W. Gentry Ave, Checotah. Our guest will be Natha...

Like the villain in a ‘90s action movie, winter struck back with a vengeance in January following the unusual warmth that closed out 2024. Several strong cold fronts delivered blustery winds, snow, ic...

Gaydawn Harris graciously invited FLEAS to her gorgeous home for an ice cream social. Her home sits high on a mountain side with a spectacular view of Lake Eufaula. All members brought finger foods or...

WILBURTON – Eastern Oklahoma State College has announced honor rolls for the fall 2024 semester. There were 120 students named to the President’s Honor Roll, which requires a 4.0 grade point average i...

A wild onion dinner will be hosted by the Eufaula-Canadian Tribal Town on Saturday, March 8 at the Eufaula Indian Community Nutrition Center, 800 Birkes Road. The event will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. ...

Kutter Ward Grand Champion Barrow Breed Champion Hamp Grand Champion Gilt Breed Champion Light Cross Champion Junior Swine Showman Avery Williams Grand Champion Doe Goat Grand Champion Steer Bronze We...

On February 20, 1521 – Ponce de Leon set sail from Puerto Rico with 200 men to colonize Florida. Landing, probably at Charlotte Harbor, de Leon was wounded in an attack by the natives and the group re...

Rank and organization: Lieutenant, U.S. Navy. Born: 13 March 1914, St. Louis, Mo. Entered service at: St. Louis, Mo. Other Navy awards: Navy Cross, Distinguished Flying Cross with 1 gold star. Citatio...

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On Feb. 1, Rentiesville, OK was recognized as a Purple Heart Historic Black Town by the Military Order of the Purple Heart and received a Purple Heart sign for the town. Rentiesville was one of fourte...

Peoples National Bank and its branches will be closed on Feb. 17, 2025 for Presidents’ Day. All branches will reopen Feb. 18 at their regular times.

Thurs., Feb. 13 at noon Methodist Mission Hall 419 W. Gentry Ave Complimentary lunch to be served Community encouraged to attend.

One student from Oktaha realized the need to have healthier options at her school and decided to actually do something about it. So Olivia Shackelford became a member of Youth Action for Health Leader...