143 YEARS AGO Wednesday, January 30, 1879 USEFUL AND SCIENTIFIC One hundred years ago not a pound of coal, not a cubic foot of illuminating gas had been burned in this country. No iron stoves were use...

If your life feels a little unsettled right now, you’re not alone. Every one of us walks through shifting seasons, and some are harder to navigate than others. Gratitude is one of God’s gifts for navi...

An ongoing outbreak of Equine Herpesvirus Type 1 (EHV-1), including its potentially fatal neurologic form, Equine Herpesvirus Myeloencephalopathy (EHM), has prompted a statewide alert for horse owners...

If you would like to list your meeting or event in the Community Calendar, please email all the information to jerry@cookson.news, call the Indian Journal at 918-689-2191 or drop the information off a...

November 2025 was a warm and mostly dry month across Oklahoma, much like the climatological fall season as a whole (Sept. 1–Nov. 30). Those conditions allowed drought to flourish across the southern h...

Our homes are often our biggest investments and protecting them should be everyone’s priority. Making our homes stronger and safer prevents damage and saves money on our insurance premiums. Commission...

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...

OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma has consistently lingered toward the bottom of state rankings when it comes to reading comprehension with elementary-aged students. Some leaders have offered solutions, and we...

When Jesus talked about His own death, the disciples reacted the same way many of us do—by focusing on the part we fear most. Luke tells us Jesus said, “The Son of Man must suffer many things … and be...

What do you imagine when you think of “kings”? Something from European history? The saga of King Charles and the royal family in England? Maybe even the “NO KINGS” marches happening now in our country...

I hope that you have a blessed Thanksgiving and that you will pause remember to be thankful to God. Here are some things for which I am thankful. Thankful for – Life - In him was life, and that life w...

If you would like to list your meeting or event in the Community Calendar, please email the information to news@mcintoshdemocrat.com, call the Indian Journal at 918-689-2195 or drop the information of...

From the kitchen of Chef Casherchies. First, preheat the oven to 1,000 degrees. Before you cook the turkey, you will first need to cut it up. Stuff the turkey with pepr. Cook the turkey for 30 minuts....

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, ...

Deer Deer Archery: Oct 1, 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,...

When the temperatures drop, Oklahoma anglers know what it means... it’s saugeye season. These hardfighting hybrids of walleye and sauger thrive in cool water, making November one of the best times of ...

Confederate cavalry raider John Hunt Morgan and several of his men break out of the Ohio state prison and escape safely to the South. 1868 – Without bothering to identify the village or do any reconna...

As temperatures drop and fishing trips slow down, now’s the time to show your gear and boat a little love. Proper winterization not only protects your investment but also makes it easier to hit the wa...

The October Middle School Students of the Month include: 6th grade: Paige Smith is the daughter of Jennifer Smith. She enjoys playing basketball and her future plans are to be a D1 Basketball player a...

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