Checotah graduate and Division 1 basketball standout Olivia Clayton has been hired as the new Checotah Lady Wildcats’ assistant basketball coach. Clayton received a scholarship from the University of ...

Fishing for sunfish offers a relaxing and accessible way to enjoy the outdoors, making it perfect for anglers of all ages and skill levels. These fish tend to be abundant and inhabit shallower waters,...

Elevation is 1 ft. above normal and falling, water temperature 73°F and murky. (USACE Lake Level) Crappie fair on hair jigs, jigs, and minnows around brush structure, channels, docks, and main lake. L...

The storied Red River Rivalry between Oklahoma and Texas is scheduled for a 2:30 p.m. showdown on October 12 at the iconic Cotton Bowl, the Sooners and Longhorns are set to continue their long standin...

NBA legend Bill Walton died Monday at the age of 71 after a prolonged fight with cancer. He was the NBA’s MVP in 1977-78 season, the league’s sixth man of the year in 1985-86 and a member of the leagu...

The Big 12 along with its television partners ESPN and FOX Sports have announced early season and special date football selections across linear and digital platforms. The 2024 season marks the Big 12...

This week was welcomed with great news of Robert Newton to be inducted into the Oklahoma Boxing Hall of Fame. Newton was dominant in the ring and he was one of many great boxers that came out of McInt...

The Cowboys will open the season at home in Boone Pickens Stadium against two-time defending FCS national champion South Dakota State on Aug. 31 with kickoff to be determined. The game will be broadca...

The Oklahoma Wildcatters added four riders to their roster Wednesday night in Nashville, Tennessee at the 2024 PBR (Professional Bull Riders) Teams New Rider Draft. Under the leadership of General Man...

Checotah Wildcat head football coach Zac Ross was named the 2024 McIntosh County Democrat Coach of the Year at the Checotah Sports Banquet on Tuesday. Ross received the award from McIntosh County Demo...

Checotah seniors Lane Elliott and Elisabeth Ortiz were named the 2024 McIntosh County Democrat Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year Tuesday evening at the Checotah All-Sports Banquet. “It is an honor...

After posting the schools best season in 19 years, Tulsa Womens Basketball Coach Angie Nelp was awarded a contract extension through the 2030 season, it was announced today by Vice President & Directo...

June 1-2 Ok High School Fishing Tournament June 2 American Bass Trail June 11-13 National Bass Association June 20-22 *Bassmasters June 22 National Bass Association Sept. 7-8 Fisherman’s Choice Sept. ...

Elevation is 1.5 ft. above normal and falling, water temperature 69°F and murky. (USACE Lake Level) Striped bass, striped bass hybrids, and white bass good on crankbaits, flukes, jigs, lipless baits, ...

When a bird sings it’s telling you what it is and where it is. Learn bird calls and open a new window on your birding. Originally published April 2009; last updated May 2024. You can only see straight...

Memorial Day On May 30, 1868 – By proclamation of General John A. Logan of the Grand Army of the Republic, the first major Memorial Day observance is held to honor those who died “in defense of their ...

It was another great season for area sports as it came to a close this past week. Fans got to watch some fantastic games and athletes competed at high levels with many earning scholarships. Both Eufau...

Sports Editor Rodney Haltom presents Checotah athletic director Jason Dowdy the newly-plated McIntosh County Championship Cup. Checotah defeated Eufaula in football for the 108th meeting to take a 54-...

WILBURTON – For the past 56 years, Eastern Oklahoma State College has honored the legacy of a former two-sport athlete and Marine lieutenant who died in combat while on patrol in Vietnam, the late Lar...

Checotah hosted the 45th Duvall’s Jackpot this past weekend. The steer-wrestling event brought in competitors from across the nation and beyond. The Duvall family is royalty in the steer-wrestling wor...