The holidays are fast approaching, but for those who are grieving the loss of a loved one these special times can be difficult times. Facing any holiday after the death of a loved one can be more diff...

On Wednesday, Nov. 20, I had the immense honor of being sworn in as your State Representative for House District 15. This moment is more than just the start of a new chapter; it’s the beginning of a j...

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Mark Mann, who was a member of the Oklahoma City Public Schools Board of Education for seven years, as well as previously serving within the State Department of Education, issued ...

State Rep. Neil Hays, R-Checotah, is among area residents opposed to the proposed wind farms that seem to be destined for McIntosh County. “We will fight as much as we can on the state level,” Hays to...

The holiday season is in high gear, and the Jim Lucas Checotah Public Library is here to help spread great stories and good cheer! Find out if you’re on the “naughty list” by entering our 12 Days of C...

114 YEARS AGO McIntosh County Democrat Thursday, December 22, 1910 RADIUM IN OUR CITY The people of Checotah may in a few weeks witness the marvels of radium, the revelations of which have so amazed t...

The Eufaula Area Arts Council invites you to experience the magic of the holidays with two unforgettable events: a festive Christmas Gathering on Tuesday, Dec. 17, and a mystical Winter Solstice Celeb...

On Friday, Nov. 22, the Checotah FFA Livestock Judging Team traveled over four-hours away to Cherokee, OK, but it was worth the drive because they came back with 2nd High Team Overall at the CUTS Live...

Opponents of wind turbines have been sounding the alarm for weeks, warning of the potential dangers of 121 turbines proposed to be built in western McIntosh County, near Lenah and Hanna. Saundra Trayw...

Mrs. York’s Class First, you need a turkey. Next, you need to wash the turkey. Then, you need a pot. Last, you cook the turkey.-Oakley First, you heat the oven up to 150 degrees. Next, you put the sea...

OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Gentner Drummond is urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to improve its Robocall Mitigation Database that could reduce illegal robocalls. He is working w...

The Checotah Art Guild will host their 4th Annual Holiday Art & Craft Holiday Show & Sale on Saturday, Nov. 23 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m at the Heartland Heritage Museum & Gallery located at 116 N. Broadw...

On November 2, seven wet, cold and very sick puppies were dumped out in a box like they were trash, and then they were picked up by the City of Eufaula and the battle began for Paws N Claws (PNC) to s...

6p.m., Nov. 21 at Eufaula VFW Craig County anti-wind turbine advocate John Spence is expected to be among the speakers on Thursday, Nov. 21 at a meeting of the McIntosh County GOP. The meeting starts ...

A modern-day version of the TV police team Starsky and Hutch recently nabbed a suspect running from lawmen. A drone owned by Eufaula police spotted the suspect running down a knee-deep creek and a K-9...

On Nov. 11, the Checotah Police Department was contacted by an inspector for Caseys gas pumps who had found a credit card skimmer on Pump #9 during a routine inspection. Checotah PD went to the gas st...

Well over a hundred or more locals enjoyed a tasteful and talent-filled night at the Local Flavor fundraiser event, hosted by Under One Roof. Chairperson of the Board of Directors for Under One Roof S...

Brandon Jay Dickson, 34, of Eufaula, has pled guilty to obstructing an officer during an incident that took place on Sept. 5. Associate District Judge Brendon sentenced Dickson to four months in the c...

The Class of Checotah trumpet section and CHS Choir member Arthur Hall had the privilege of going to the Federal Courthouse in Muskogee on Friday, Nov. 15, to be a part of the Naturalization Ceremony ...

God’s Helping Hands is registering folks for its annual Christmas Box Giveaway. The event will take place Dec. 21 at the First Free Will Baptist Church on Birkes Road in Eufaula. Registration is Monda...