OKLAHOMA CITY – The Second Session of the 59th Oklahoma Legislature officially adjourned for 2024. At best, it was a mixed bag for children; despite that, the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OI...

Freedom House finally watched their concrete get poured for their worship center that’s in the process of being built. Read more about their vision and mission in next week’s paper.

Horsepower Nutrition put on their 3rd Annual Burnout & Cruise Night this past Saturday night with winners walking away with trophies and cash prizes. First Place and the People’s Choice winner was Kyl...

Cheyanne Spindle-Barlow, a 2024 graduate of Checotah High School, was selected to receive a $2,500 STAR Scholarship from the International P.E.O. Sisterhood. She was recommended by Chapter BX in Checo...

Estimated completion date Nov. 2025 The Muscogee (Creek) Nation is expanding its gaming empire with a casino/hotel in Eufaula. A ground-breaking ceremony has been set for 11 a.m. June 13 on the 10-acr...

Linda Emerson retired this year after teaching 6th grade Social Studies for 29 years only in Checotah. “I’ve had some of the best kids and some of the worst kids, but I tried to make them all feel lik...

A man who had been living in a community of tents near Hanna has pled guilty to assaulting a female victim who lived in a nearby tent in October 2023. Damon Michael Upton, 40, also pled guilty at a he...

Three suspects from the Oklahoma City area, two males and a female, were charged with second degree burglary after being arrested on property on SH 9 west on May 19. Alexis Brook Faulk, 28, of Midwest...

The FAIC Fire Department hosted firefighter training at D’s Wrecker this past Saturday. “We had 25 McIntosh County Firefighters attend Vehicle Rescue Technician Level 1 Part A which is basically auto ...

First Free Will Baptist Church June 3 – 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 713 N. Broadway, Checotah. Lunch will be served. Lessons will be on The Armor of God and taking place at Bible Boot Camp. 918-473-5446 ...

OKC area couple talk about daughter killed by drunk driver On Thursday, May 23, Trooper Russell Callicoat and other officers warned the public about the dangers of drinking and boating and not using f...

McIntosh County District Court Report Felony Cases Brian Jared Dunker: child neglect Alexis Brook Faulk: burglary in the 2nd degree Michael Angelo Johnston: burglary in the 2nd degree Dustin Shane Owe...

Lowell E. Jones of Eufaula was inducted into the Oklahoma Military Hall of Fame in 2017. Jones was awarded two Silver Stars for Gallantry during the war in Korea. He was born in Ada and later lived in...

Work on the addition of a new wing to the McIntosh County Courthouse is progressing on schedule. The $6.2-million project is expected to be complete in the summer of 2025.

Mega performer Carl Acuff Jr. is returning to the Plumb Theatre Saturday night, June 1, at 7 p.m., performing a tribute to Oklahoma Country Music great Merle Haggard. We know everyone loves the songs ...

On Friday, June 7 from 20 a.m. to 3 p.m. the Eufaula Canadian Tribal Town and the Veteran’s Administration will co-host an event to help all qualified veterans obtain benefits. The Claims event will t...

Primary elections for federal, state, and county candidates are scheduled for June 18 across the state. On Election Day, the polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Early voting will be held from 8 a...

Voters in McIntosh County who want absentee ballots mailed to them for the June 18 Primary Election should apply now, County Election Board Secretary Janelle McKnight said Friday. Absentee ballots are...

Communities invited to apply for free paint and supplies OKLAHOMA CITY —Keep Oklahoma Beautiful (KOB) will open applications for its Paint Oklahoma Beautiful program June 1. This initiative supports c...

McIntosh County GOP is busy preparing for the primary elections on June 18 - we even have notaries on hand throughout the county if anyone needs an absentee ballot notarized. This service is available...