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Jade McPeak serves as page
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
May 7, 2026
Jade McPeak served as a page for Senator Avery Frix this past week at the Capitol. Jade is finishing up her junior year at Checotah High School and continues to represent her school and community quit...
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SBA announces Small Business Person of the Year for Oklahoma
May 7, 2026
OKLAHOMA CITY – Ahead of National Small Business Week, the U.S. Small Business Administration announced this year’s Small Business Persons of the Year winners from the 50 states, the District of Colum...
Checotah Carnival and Hot Rod Weekend drew record crowds
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Checotah Carnival and Hot Rod Weekend drew record crowds
By STAFF WRITER 
May 7, 2026
The Checotah Carnival and Hot Rod Weekend blew in and blew up the competition across McIntosh County and beyond. It was a thrilling time for young and old to enjoy carnival games and rides as hundreds of locals and visitors packed out the Checotah Sport Complex for four days as well as Downtown Checotah. The Carnival by Sam’s Amusements took several days to set up and went from Thursday to Sunday ...
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Jade McPeak serves as page
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Jade McPeak serves as page
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
May 7, 2026
Jade McPeak served as a page for Senator Avery Frix this past week at the Capitol. Jade is finishing up her junior year at Checotah High School and continues to represent her school and community quit...
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SBA announces Small Business Person of the Year for Oklahoma
May 7, 2026
OKLAHOMA CITY – Ahead of National Small Business Week, the U.S. Small Business Administration announced this year’s Small Business Persons of the Year winners from the 50 states, the District of Colum...
Art in the Park this Saturday
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Art in the Park this Saturday
May 7, 2026
Don’t miss “Art in the Park’ on Saturday, May 9 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Veteran’s Park at 112 North Broadway next to the Checotah Chamber of Commerce and the Heartland Heritage Museum & Gallery....
Don’t miss the 60th Old Settlers Day
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Don’t miss the 60th Old Settlers Day
May 7, 2026
Saturday, June 13 in Downtown Checotah! Come enjoy Arts & Crafts, Food Vendors, a Kid Zone, Parade, Rodeo and Street Dance! So many vendors and activities for the whole family to enjoy!
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One-Day Only Mattress fundraiser for football program
May 7, 2026
Checotah Football is excited to announce it will host a one-day Mattress Fundraiser on Saturday, May 16, from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. at the Checotah High School. For one day only, the High School will be tr...
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Sooners storm to SEC regular season crown
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
May 7, 2026
When the moment demanded perfection, No. 1/1 Oklahoma delivered like champions. With everything on the line Saturday, the Sooners (48-7, 20-4 SEC) swept No. 12/14 Texas A&M, 4-3 and 6-4, in a pressure...
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Potawatomi Fire Basketball team blazes through competition
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
May 7, 2026
The Potawatomi Fire have established themselves as a dominant force in The Basketball League (TBL), entering April 2026 with an undefeated season record (14–0) and a 35-game winning streak dating back...
Richards/McCarty race to honors
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Richards/McCarty race to honors
May 7, 2026
What an unbelievable weekend in Nashville, TN. Reed Richards age 8, from Roland, OK. and Luke McCarty age 8, from Eufaula, OK. were selected to ride in the KTM Junior Supercross at the Nissan Staduim ...
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HALTOM’S HUDDLE
By Rodney Haltom Sports Editor 918-689-2191 ijsports@cookson.news 
May 7, 2026
Checotah, Eufaula to celebrate student-athletes at May 11 Sports banquets Two of McIntosh County’s proudest athletic programs will take time to celebrate a year of hard work, growth and achievement as...
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2026 Eufaula Fishing Tournaments
May 7, 2026
May 9 — Catch Em’ May 16 — Fisherman’s Choice May 30–31 — Oklahoma High School Fishing June 6 — Fisherman’s Choice June 6–7 — MLF Tacklewarehouse June 13–14 — Oklahoma Bass Nation June 13–14 — Catch E...
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Community Culture Church made Easter extra special
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Community Culture Church made Easter extra special
By Rodney Haltom Sports Editor 918-689-2191 ijsports@cookson.news 
April 9, 2026
For another year local church Community Culture Church went far and beyond to make this Easter Sunday even more special. They hosted a helicopter egg drop at Eufaula. Hundreds of kids both big and sma...
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C.A.R.D. Senior Nutrition menu
April 2, 2026
April 2 - 10 611 N. Broadway, Checotah Please call 918-237-1118 for meal reservations by 12 p.m. the day before services. Thursday, April 2: Sweet & sour chicken; Oriental veggies; blushing pears; ric...
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Texanna Lady Crafters
April 2, 2026
April showers bring May flowers, but for TLC, we love to “shower” our community by giving back. One of the ways you can help us give back is to come shop at our store! Hours are Friday/Saturday 10 a.m...
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Quote of the Week
April 2, 2026
“Only when we are brave enough to explore the darkness will we discover the infinite power of our light.” – Brene Brown, from her TED Talk, “The Power of Vulnerability”
FLEAS February Meeting
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FLEAS February Meeting
March 26, 2026
Our meeting was held at the Legacy on Main Street. Our hostesses were Barbara Johnsen, Kim Dawson and Cindy Troup. The theme was Founder’s Day with a lovely tribute to the past presidents. There were ...
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Rescuing takes a village
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Rescuing takes a village
May 7, 2026
One thing is for certain, rescuing animals takes a village and rescue never takes a day off. It’s 24/7 and consumes your life and your time, but for many of us it’s still worth it. I know it’s worth i...
Bills being signed into law
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Bills being signed into law
May 7, 2026
It’s the time of the legislative session when the House is finishing hearing Senate bills, and the Senate is completing the process of considering House bills. The governor also continues to sign bill...
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Golden Eagle Poker Run weeks away
May 7, 2026
One of Lake Eufaula’s most anticipated summer traditions is back! The Golden Eagle Poker Run, known as Lake Eufaula’s 1st and ORIGINAL Poker Run, will take place on Saturday, June 13, 2026, with Nine ...
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McIntosh County GOP May meeting
May 7, 2026
McIntosh County GOP has a full lineup of candidates to meet at their next meeting May 28 at the Eufaula VFW at 6:30 p.m. with State Superintendent Candidate Dr. James Taylor, author of the book “It’s ...
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