Jeff Ramsey brings a lifetime of service, dedication, and leadership to his candidacy for Oklahoma’s State Senate District 8. With extensive experience in law enforcement, military service, and commun...

At Eufaula United Methodist church, we really mean it when we say “Open Hearts. Open Minds. Open Doors.” We, like every other church in town, would love to have our Sunday School classrooms filled wit...

God does see us, and He is at work even in our troubles. He sees you for who you truly are deep down inside. God is not only aware of you, but he cares for you. Sometimes we think that we may be too s...

AXSOM, ZORA BALDWIN, LAYNE BALLARD, REID BEARD, BRAYDEN BEAVER, JAYLEE BOX, MYLEE BRIDGES, KANSADIE BRIDGES, MAVRIX BROWN, JOSEPH BURCHAM, HAYS BURDINE, ARABELLA BURKE, LINCOLN CAMPBELL, HARPER CAMREN...

This week marked the beginning of the legislative session, and we are already hard at work tackling the issues that matter most to Oklahomans. Governor Stitt delivered the annual State of the State ad...

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...

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...

Oklahoma Republican Gov. Kevin Stitt said he is ready to align his vision of lower spending and less taxes with the new Trump administration in Washington, D.C. Stitt, delivering his seventh state of ...

Seasonal illnesses, including the flu, are significantly impacting blood donations. Oklahoma is among the hardest-hit states, with widespread flu cases leading to school closures and canceled high sch...

Please call for reservation by 9 a.m.: 918-689-3342 February 17 – February 21 Monday, Feb. 17: CLOSED FOR PRESIDENT’S DAY Tuesday, Feb. 18: Salisbury steak; mashed potatoes; veggie blend; dinner roll;...

STILLWATER — The OSU/A&M Board of Regents has approved the appointment of Dr. Jim Hess as interim president of Oklahoma State University following a special board meeting Friday in Stillwater. “The bo...

Amid an ongoing review of improper transfers of “legislatively appropriated funds” involving Oklahoma State University’s Innovation Foundation, the university’s governing board announced the resignati...

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The Big 12 Conference announced its 2025 football schedule as the league celebrates its 30th football season. The schedule will see all 16 programs play nine league games. The 30th year of Big 12 Foot...

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Wednesday banning transgender women from participating in women’s sports. “The war on women’s sports is over,” he said. “With my action this afternoon,...

The Checotah Impact Players of the Week are seniors Ruby Folkner and Tyler Orman. Ruby Folkner has helped turn this Lady Wildcat team into a tough defensive team while forcing turnovers and scoring in...

The Eufaula Impact Players of the Week are seniors Kate Pippenger and Maddox Bridges. Eufaula forward Kate Pippenger has been a silent factor for Eufaula. The senior is an effective defender and rebou...

The Eagles steamrolled to a 40-22 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday night in New Orleans. The 59th Super Bowl was the second meeting in three years between Philadelphia and Kansas City. Eagle...

The Checotah Lady Wildcats (11-8) fell to the Sallisaw Lady Black Diamonds 45-35 Friday night after celebrating Homecoming at the Checotah Event Center. The Lady Wildcats were led by senior Ruby Folkn...

The Eufaula Lady Ironheads earned a tough and physical game over the Morris Eagles 46-39. It was a battle from the opening tip as neither team backed down. The Ironheads struggled with turnovers as th...