An alliance of local tribal churches recently held several meetings to discuss ways of bringing the Eufaula community together. The result of the meetings was a decision to hold a revival on Oct. 20-2...

October 21 – October 25 Monday, Oct. 21: BBQ chicken; zucchini & tomatoes; baked beans; biscuit; mixed fruit Tuesday, Oct. 22: Beef stew; salad; pears; cornbread; pie Wednesday, Oct. 23: Turkey/gravy;...

If you would like to list your meeting or event in the Community Calendar, please email all the information to jerry@cookson.news, call the Indian Journal at 918-689-2191 or drop the information off a...

Muldrow Public Schools’ superintendent Leon Ashlock was arrested for allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol in Tulsa County on Oct. 8 around 11:20 a.m., according to booking records. Ashlock...

“I will either find a way, or make one.” –Hannibal Barca

Recently I applied a prayer to Haltom’s Huddle and multiple people came to me and said they cut it out and hung it on their wall or framed it. So today, with the state of our football teams, I thought...

After spending more than four decades behind bars for a crime committed when he was 15, Wayne Thompson is closer to a possible release than he has been in the past 15 years. On Monday, Oct. 7, during ...

Checotah lost not just a lifetime friend but an icon and legend when Myrtle Mae (Wallace) Frost passed away Sept. 26 at the age of 94. Frost played basketball at Checotah from 1944 to 1948 and was an ...

A convoy of historic military vehicles will be stopping in Checotah, Thursday, Oct. 17 around 9:45 a.m. at 207 N. Broadway. Members of the Military Vehicle Preservation Association- HA are convoying 2...

Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer Lynda Ozan announced that an Oklahoma Centennial Ranch award has been presented to the Vinson Family Farm, a McIntosh County ranch just outside of Checotah. ...

JENNIFER PALMER, PAUL MONIES AND HEATHER WARLICK OKLAHOMA WATCH Superintendent Ryan ■ Walters isn’t just talking 9^ h.° about buying Bibles for schools. Bids opened Monday for a contract to supply the...

It is impossible to count the number of times we stop each year to celebrate and commemorate special occasions. It happens every holiday, anniversary, birthday and graduation. We salute veterans, toas...

Big Boy, the historic locomotive owned by Union Pacific, will pass through McIntosh County sometime after 9 a.m. on Oct. 14. Maybe. The trains schedule is subject to change. It was last seen locally w...

Free Halloween Movie Night Come join us for a free family-friendly movie Friday, Oct. 18 Starts at dusk Veterans Park, Checotah Hosted by Checotah Chamber of Commerce & Cross Fiber OpticInternet FAIC ...

Located at the city maintenance barn at 711 NW Main St. Residents MUST have a City of Checotah water bill. Tires, paint or hazardous materials will not be permitted. This is a SELF SERVICE trash-off e...

A Mvskoke language class will be held Oct. 12 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Eufaula Indian Community Center, 800 Birkes Rd. Pot luck meal will be served. Everyone is welcome. For more information call...

An alliance of local tribal churches recently held several meetings to discuss ways of bringing the Eufaula community together. The result of the meetings was a decision to hold a revival on Oct. 20-2...

114 YEARS AGO McIntosh County Democrat Thursday, October 20, 1910 A Wholesale Business Checotah does not boast of a wholesale business, but the record of a local implement house will lead one to the c...

Paws N Claws – Eufaula has now helped to rehome 24 pound pups (both young and old) since January and have helped with double that amount within the community. “The pound pups are always our top priori...