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...

Saturday, Feb. 22 at 5 p.m. $25 entry fee for cookers $8 adults, $6 kids 7-12 yrs., 5 & under free Checotah Community Center

A video on Facebook allegedly showing a toddler vaping with assistance on a bed with an adult female beside him has led to the arrest of a Eufaula mother and a warrant for the arrest of a male be- lie...

Filing for the April 1 Municipal Election closed Wednesday, Feb. 5. Those filing include: Ward No. 1: Sherry Spears Rusty Beaver Ernie Myers Roger Myers Ward 2: Robb Anthony Tony Fields Ward 3: Rusty ...

The clouds were gray and the weather chilly at the start of the 6th annual Night to Shine gala in downtown Eufaula Friday evening. But the smiles of those who stepped out of stretch limousines onto a ...

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114 YEARS AGO McIntosh County Democrat Thursday, March 23, 1911 BAD AFFAIR William T. Watts of Hitchita was to have been tried in Eufaula yesterday for felonious assault and attempt to murder. At the ...

Special Announcements & Activities: Feb. 13 – Arts & Crafts at 10 a.m. Feb. 14 – Valentine’s Day Event/SC Meeting Feb. 17 –Closed for Presidents’ Day Feb. 18 & 25 - Bingo at 10 a.m. Feb. 20 - Birthday...

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...

I know it appears we have been very quiet, but we are still busy, busy, busy! First thing is we are going to have a Senate District 8 debate on Feb. 13 at the VFW in Eufaula (121182 SH-9) at 6:30 p.m....

Free tax preparation service is being offered by the AARP Foundation beginning Feb. 14 and continuing through April 11. The service will be available on Fridays, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Eufaula C...

The deadline for submitting nominations for the 2024-25 Oklahoma Freedom of Information Award is Friday, Feb. 28 at 4 p.m. Each year, FOI Oklahoma celebrates the people and organizations who exemplify...

Last year the City of Checotah began working with the University of Oklahoma Institute for Quality Communities (IQC) on a project to revitalize the downtown business area to help support local busines...

Texanna Lady Crafter’s will be having a Valentine Bake Sale on Feb. 14 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Items offered will be homemade chocolate hearts, caramel chocolate hearts and other candies. Of course,...

The Okmulgee Public Schools Board approved a resignation agreement for Superintendent Clay Vinyard, effective June 30, 2025. Until then, Vinyard will be on administrative leave, with Assistant Superin...

Feb. 15 from 1-2 p.m. Honey Springs Visitor Center 423159 E 1030 Rd Checotah, OK

Jeff Ramsey brings a lifetime of service, dedication, and leadership to his candidacy for Oklahoma’s State Senate District 8. With extensive experience in law enforcement, military service, and commun...

Seasonal illnesses, including the flu, are significantly impacting blood donations. Oklahoma is among the hardest-hit states, with widespread flu cases leading to school closures and canceled high sch...

The Methodist Mission served multitudes last year in the Checotah Community and Pastor Mark Watson of the Checotah First United Methodist Church couldn’t be prouder as he brought their yearend report....

Gov. Kevin Stitt renewed his call to cut state income taxes and touted business-friendly policies he says have kept Oklahoma’s economy strong during his seventh State of the State address. We used gov...