The theme of the meeting was the Fourth of July. The decorations were inspiring. We had tablecloths decorated in red, white and blue, miniature American flags, hats, candy and much more. The hostesses...

OKLAHOMA CITY – A public drawing was held last week by the Secretary of the State Election Board, Paul Ziriax, to determine the ballot order for political parties and Independent candidates for the No...

FORT GIBSON — On Saturday, July 27, at 10:30 a.m., Dr. Michelle Martin will present “All the World’s Sorrows: Hannah Worcester Hicks and the Civil War in Indian Territory” at Fort Gibson Historic Site...

The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) has announced awardees for Certified Healthy Oklahoma, a public health initiative recognizing organizations that implement best practices and policies th...

WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden, announced Sunday that he is dropping out of the presidential race, endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris to become the Democratic nominee. “It has been the greatest ...

Pittsburg County Sheriff Chris Morris, who was recently reelected despite pending charges for felony embezzlement and bribery of a public official, has agreed to remain suspended for the next six mont...

OKLAHOMA CITY – As the 2024 session of the Oklahoma Legislature draws to a close, one of the measures left on the table is House Bill 1028 by Rep. John Talley, R-Stillwater, and Sen. Dave Rader, R-Tul...

Women with state medical cards who use marijuana during pregnancy can’t be prosecuted for child neglect, the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals ruled Thursday. Amanda Aguilar has been waiting nearly f...

OKLAHOMA CITY – A bill passed in 2023 to increase precinct official pay went into effect July 1 – doubling the pay precinct officials receive for a workday. State Election Board Secretary Paul Ziriax ...

MUSKOGEE –James Steven Peavler, 67, of Checotah, has been sentenced to 12 months and one day in prison for a False Statement During the Acquisition of a Firearm, the United States Attorney’s Office fo...

Jessica Lynn Tripp, 32, McAlester, pled no contest on July 16 to possession of stolen copper and other charges. She allegedly stole the copper from a residence west of Eufaula in December 2023. Tripp ...

August 2 is the last day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote in the August 27 Runoff Primary Election. Persons who are United States Citizens, residents of Oklahoma, and at...

As summer festivities heat up, Scott Welch with the McIntosh County Coalition for a Healthy Community is issuing a critical reminder about the dangers of binge drinking. While the season is perfect fo...

Paws N Claws is excited to announce the Pet Food Pantry has been purchased and is coming soon to the community. Even more great news, the Rubbermaid cabinet has been 100 percent sponsored by some outs...

Texanna Lady Crafters has many talented members who make items for their non-profit shop. The items sold are always handmade or repurposed items, thus making the selections unique and your shopping ex...

Honey Springs hosted their Annual Memorial Service on Saturday, July 13, commemorating the 161st anniversary of the Battle of Honey Springs. Following the meeting, a going-away party was given for Bat...

Family issues statement Oklahoma’s longestserving United States Senator James M. Inhofe passed away at 4:48 a.m. after a stroke on July 9. He passed peacefully, surrounded by his wife Kay, and his thr...

LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER On Thursday, July 11, in the early morning hours, Checotah Chief of Police Darren Glover and Lieutenant Marvin Harrell responded to an urgent call by the manager of Checota...

A dozen members of the Eufaula-Canadian Tribal Town joined Saturday morning for a Memorial Walk, an annual event that is in remembrance of the Muscogee-Creek Nation Green Corn Ceremony. It also pays h...

Volunteers with Paws N Claws – Eufaula recently got permission from the Eufaula Fire Department through Jamie Upton to put in a dog/cat food pantry next to the food pantry already at the station. “Bac...