Latest News
ODOT’s $54M investment funding highway projects
A: Main, News...
ODOT’s $54M investment funding highway projects
By LYNN ADAMS SPECIAL TO THE MCINTOSH COUNTY DEMOCRAT 
November 27, 2025
Driving on McIntosh County highways should be smoother by 2035, according to plans by the Oklahoma Department of Transportation to resurface about 39 miles of I-40, U.S. 69 and other highways. ODOT ex...
A ‘Golden Christmas’ to benefit residents
A: Main, News...
A ‘Golden Christmas’ to benefit residents
November 27, 2025
A “Golden Christmas” sponsored by the Checotah Art Guild will benefit residents at the Checotah Nursing and Rehabilitation Center again this year. Select an angel off the Golden Angel Tree located in ...
A Thanksgiving message to our community
A: Main, News...
A Thanksgiving message to our community
By SHAUNA BELYEU GENERAL MANAGER 
November 27, 2025
As we head into Thanksgiving, we find ourselves reflecting on what makes our community so special. This isn’t just about where we live; it’s all the simple moments that remind us that smalltown life i...
Candidate filing begins for Board of Education
A: Main, News...
Candidate filing begins for Board of Education
November 27, 2025
Candidate filing for the Board of Education begins Monday, Dec. 1, 2025, for McIntosh County school districts. Those who wish to file for a Board of Education office must submit a Declaration of Candi...
Checotah Schools savor the holidays
A: Main, News...
Checotah Schools savor the holidays
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
November 27, 2025
All of Checotah Schools were a buzz as students, teachers and staff savored their last week of holiday events before Thanksgiving Break. Checotah School Choirs under Director Greg Spena performed their fall concert “Sounds of the Season” on Thursday, Nov. 20.Those in attendance enjoyed a delightful evening of music and songs by middle school and high school students. Checotah Middle School wrapped...
Read More
ODOT’s $54M investment funding highway projects
A: Main, News...
ODOT’s $54M investment funding highway projects
By LYNN ADAMS SPECIAL TO THE MCINTOSH COUNTY DEMOCRAT 
November 27, 2025
Driving on McIntosh County highways should be smoother by 2035, according to plans by the Oklahoma Department of Transportation to resurface about 39 miles of I-40, U.S. 69 and other highways. ODOT ex...
A ‘Golden Christmas’ to benefit residents
A: Main, News...
A ‘Golden Christmas’ to benefit residents
November 27, 2025
A “Golden Christmas” sponsored by the Checotah Art Guild will benefit residents at the Checotah Nursing and Rehabilitation Center again this year. Select an angel off the Golden Angel Tree located in ...
News
A Thanksgiving message to our community
A: Main, News...
A Thanksgiving message to our community
By SHAUNA BELYEU GENERAL MANAGER 
November 27, 2025
As we head into Thanksgiving, we find ourselves reflecting on what makes our community so special. This isn’t just about where we live; it’s all the simple moments that remind us that smalltown life i...
Candidate filing begins for Board of Education
A: Main, News...
Candidate filing begins for Board of Education
November 27, 2025
Candidate filing for the Board of Education begins Monday, Dec. 1, 2025, for McIntosh County school districts. Those who wish to file for a Board of Education office must submit a Declaration of Candi...
Mural dedication honors Watts’ legacy and leadership
A: Main, News...
Mural dedication honors Watts’ legacy and leadership
By SHAUNA BELYEU GENERAL MANAGER 
November 27, 2025
Friends, family and officials attended a powerful moment of community pride on Monday as a new mural honoring former U.S. Congressman and Eufaula native J.C. Watts is officially dedicated at City Hall...
FCCLA take first place at District STAR
News
FCCLA take first place at District STAR
November 27, 2025
FCCLA students recently came back with some serious bragging rights as they competed in the NE4 District STAR event. Their teacher and FCCLA advisor April Sinor stated, “I am truly blessed to spend my...
Native Holiday Arts and Crafts show Dec. 6
Community Calendar, News...
Native Holiday Arts and Crafts show Dec. 6
November 27, 2025
The Eufaula-Canadian Tribal Town will host a Native Holiday Arts and Crafts show on Saturday, Dec. 6th, at the Eufaula Indian Community Center, 800 Birkes Road, Eufaula, from 9:00am-3pm. Various handm...
Letter to the Editor
News, Opinion...
Letter to the Editor
November 27, 2025
To the Editor: I am not Native American. I am a 76-year-old retired white male who has recently learned about the crisis of missing native American women. During the Covid lockdown I was watching a do...
Sports
More than a Game: The importance of playing sports in a small town
Sports
More than a Game: The importance of playing sports in a small town
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
November 27, 2025
In small towns across Oklahoma—and especially in communities like Eufaula, Checotah, Stigler, Warner, and beyond—sports are far more than Friday night entertainment. They are the heartbeat of the comm...
Sooner defense lead’s way for 17-6 victory over Missouri
B: Sports, Sports...
Sooner defense lead’s way for 17-6 victory over Missouri
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
November 27, 2025
Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer delivered two touchdown passes and Oklahoma’s eighth-ranked Sooners powered past No. 23 Missouri, 17-6, on Saturday, extending one of the program’s most impressive Nov...
Lifestyle
Community Calendar
Community Calendar, lifestyle...
Community Calendar
November 27, 2025
Community Calendar List local meetings or events in the Community Calendar by emailing laadams@cookson.news, calling 479-422-2110 or dropping your information at the McIntosh County Democrat, 305 S. B...
How to cook a Turkey!
lifestyle, News...
How to cook a Turkey!
By Kindergarten 2025-2026 Mrs. Pitts 
November 27, 2025
“I will go to the turkey shop then I will say, “Here, Mama”. She will eat it with me.”| - Peyton “I will tell my mom that it is our time to get the turkey. We will eat it.” - Luis “”Get a turkey from ...
CAG Holiday Art Show a real show stopper
Community Calendar, lifestyle...
CAG Holiday Art Show a real show stopper
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
November 27, 2025
The Heartland Heritage Museum & Gallery became a real show stopper during the Checotah Art Guild’s 5th Annual Holiday Art Show on Saturday, Nov. 15. For several hours artists and locals took in all th...
Rut Report 2025: Deer remain active as Gun Season arrives
lifestyle, Sports | Outdoors...
Rut Report 2025: Deer remain active as Gun Season arrives
November 27, 2025
The deer-mating season, known as the rut, is well underway in most of Oklahoma, as the bucks have been scrambling after the does in all areas of the state. Deer should be moving this coming Saturday, ...
Big Game Seasons
lifestyle, Sports | Outdoors...
Big Game Seasons
November 27, 2025
Deer Deer Archery: Oct1, 2025 – Jan 15, 2026 Deer Gun: Nov 22, 2025 – Dec 7, 2025 Holiday Antlerless Deer Gun: Dec 18, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025 Elk Elk Archery: Oct 1,2025 – Jan 15, 2026 Elk Gun: Nov 22,20...
ePaper
coogle_play
app_store
Editor Picks
Grateful this season
Opinion
Grateful this season
November 27, 2025
It seems like time is flying by and months are changing within days not weeks as year after year pass too quickly. However, I know every season has something that we can be grateful for if we just loo...
Elevate learning, not just test scores
News
Elevate learning, not just test scores
By JOE DORMAN, OICA CEO 
November 27, 2025
OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma has consistently lingered toward the bottom of state rankings when it comes to reading comprehension with elementaryaged students. Some leaders have offered solutions, and we ...
October Checotah City Council Meeting Updates
News
October Checotah City Council Meeting Updates
November 27, 2025
Mayor Daniel Tarkington called the meeting to order with the following council members present: Councilman Mike Key, Councilman Tony Fields, Councilman Joey Marion, Councilman Ronnie Brinsfield, Counc...
From the Archives
News
From the Archives
By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR 
November 27, 2025
114 YEARS AGO The Checotah Times Friday, November 12, 1909 THE CHRISTMAS TIMES The Big Paper of the Year Will Appear Next Month As has been our custom in the past the Times will again issue a big Chri...
Facebook
Twitter

MCINTOSH COUNTY DEMOCRAT
300-A S. Broadway
Checotah, OK
74426

(918) 473-2313

This site complies with ADA requirements

© 2023 Mcintosh Democrat