In response to the deadly home fires that have occurred in the past week, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is reminding the public about the increased risk of home fires during the wint...

While many families are caring for their loved ones at home, finding ways to stay engaged and active indoors during the cold winter months can be challenging for many Americans, but it can be particul...

Due to inclement weather the kick-off party for the Dolly Parton Imagination Library, originally scheduled for Jan. 16 has been postponed. A new time and date for the event will be announced later. To...

Two men died in a collision between a dirt bike and a pedestrian in Chouteau last week. According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, Brent Maner, 30, of Chouteau was eluding police as he rode his Yamaha ...

Throughout the holiday season Boomarang Diner and Keep Giving Back Foundation collected donations for Holiday Hope, which provides Christmas presents to children in foster care. Through the generosity...

WILBURTON – Eastern Oklahoma State College received a $300,000 grant from the Fugitt Foundation to support the growth and development of its nursing program. “We are immensely grateful to the Fugitt F...

The ladies of North Fork Baptist Church are sowing the seeds of kindness. “We want to help our community,” said Sandra Peterson. “God has helped us, and we want to help others. We want to glorify God ...

Elliot Binney was arrested in Checotah after he allegedly fled the scene of a car crash in Bixby on Jan. 11. Elliot Binney was speeding and trying to pass another car in a no-passing zone when he cras...

Amanda Grantham has been named branch manager of Eufaula Memorial Library, replacing Shymekia Adams. Amanda might look familiar to you because she has been working at the library as a librarian for th...

Friends, family and coworkers came to wish Ernie Moore a happy retirement this past December. Moore had been the Executive Director with Eastern Oklahoma Development District (EODD) for over 14 years;...

Checotah Police Department wrapped two of it’s patrol cars to show support for a couple of worthwhile causes. The top picture focuses on autism; the bottom photo stresses the need to be aware of breas...

McIntosh County District Court Report Felony Cases Joey Archer: domestic abuse – assault & battery; disrupt/prevent/ interrupt emergency telephone call; obstructing officer Lemuel Ray Ballard: assault...

The Eufaula Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony for Family Dollar at 622 S. Main St., Eufaula.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Legislation increasing the amount that can be disbursed from the Sexual Assault Examination Fund for certain fees and medical costs following a sexual assault took effect Wednesday, No...

Trisha Fox was optimistic when her husband, Richard Fox, appeared on the Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board docket in early September. The 63-year-old prisoner, incarcerated since 1980 on a first-degree...

Oklahoma kids, turn your creativity into a festive masterpiece! Create anti-litter art highlighting the importance of being litter-free for a chance to shine in the 2025 Oklahoma Trash Poster Calendar...

What are the private school tax credits? The Parental Choice Tax Credit offers Oklahoma families a refundable tax credit of $5,000 to $7,500 for private school tuition and fees. If you will pay, or ex...