As November begins, so does the busiest shopping season of the year. We’re familiar with Black Friday and Cyber Monday, but let’s not overlook Small Business Saturday—a day dedicated to supporting the...

114 YEARS AGO McIntosh County Democrat Thursday, December 8, 1910 Blue Gentry a Roper At the roping contest in Muskogee last Saturday afternoon Blue Gentry, of Council Hill, and well known in Checotah...

The Five Civilized Tribes Museum will host a Master’s Art Show through Nov. 30. Among artists whose works will be on display is Eufaula artist Jon Tiger. The show is at 1101 Honor Heights Drive in Mus...

The following are the unofficial returns from the Oklahoma State Election Board for a few of the top races. Donald J. Trump (R) – 6,380 (75.67 %) McIntosh County; 1,027,198 (66.17%) Statewide Kamala H...

The Oklahoma Tax Commission recently released city sales tax collection figures that primarily represents local tax receipts from September business. The monies they reported this period represent sal...

Decorated Trees, Wreathes, Gift Sets and More! Sat., Nov. 16 from 10 a.m. – Noon 419 West Gentry Ave. Refreshments will be served. All proceeds benefit the Checotah Methodist Mission Food Pantry.

LYNELLE MEDLEY CHAIRMAN McIntosh County GOP is gearing up for our next meeting where we will be partnering with The Freedom Brigades to address and attack the hottest topic in the county these days wi...

In McIntosh County on Oct. 30, the first day of early voting, 486 lined up at the county courthouse to cast their ballots. During the four days of early voting, over 1,300 voted. There were similar tu...

The month of November is recognized as Native American Month. Many events will be taking place throughout various communities. On Nov. 16, a Native American celebration will be held at the Eufaula Ind...

SEMINOLE - Canadian Valley Electric Cooperative (CVEC) is proud to announce that it has been recognized by the U.S. Acting Secretary of Labor and the Assistant Secretary for Veterans’ Employment and T...

The red wave showed no sign of slowing down in Oklahoma on Tuesday night. For the third consecutive presidential election cycle, Donald Trump won at least 65% of the statewide presidential vote. The s...

The 16th annual AARP Oklahoma Native American Elder Honors celebrated 48 Native American elders from 17 Oklahoma tribal nations for their achievements, community service, and impact. Since 2009, AARP ...

President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly considering Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-Westville) for a position in his cabinet. Mullin is being considered for Secretary of the Interior or Secret...

Voters chose to retain justices James E. Edmondson and Noma Gurich, but not Justice Yvonne Kauger Oklahomans narrowly chose to retain two of the three state Supreme Court justices who were on the ball...

With little explanation, the Oklahoma Department of Education canceled its search for a vendor to supply 55,000 Bibles for public school classrooms. Oklahoma Watch’s reporting on the state’s request f...

The 109th meeting was spectacular between the Checotah Wildcats and the Eufaula Ironheads. The Wildcats won the event 13-7. The game was wet, exciting and not for the faint at heart and it ended in he...

On November 14, 1881 – Charles J. Guiteau went on trial for assassinating President Garfield. Guiteau was convicted and hanged the following year. 1908 – Joseph McCarthy was born. He became an anti-Co...

Rank and organization: First Lieutenant (then 2d Lt.), U.S. Army, Company A, 1st Battalion, 7th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile). place and date: Vicinity of la Drang Valley, Republic of Viet...

Lots of Halloween happenings can make a small town too spooky. The Chamber warned town folks to “Beware of the Witching Hour on Oct. 31” as werewolves, mummies, demons and their dogs descended upon Ch...

Haltom’s Huddle is hosting a canned food drive and will be collecting canned goods until Dec. 15. Haltom is asking for the support of both communities to help with local charities to get food to those...