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3F’s win Blue-Collar Small Business 2025 award

By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER

January 8, 2026

Recently the Oklahoma Small Business Development Center presented the Blue-Collar Small Business 2025 award to 3F’s Poultry and Rabbit Processing, the only state-inspected facility for non-commercial ...

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MISSING PERSON

January 8, 2026

The Muskogee County Sheriff’s Office is currently conducting a search for Erik Throne 2/2/1969. Erik was involved in a motor vehicle accident on December 14, 2025 at around 1500 hours. Witness reports...

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The subsidy cliff: What the end of ACA subsidies means for McIntosh County

By Staff Reports

January 8, 2026

Congress has allowed the Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies, which significantly lowered premiums for millions, to expire on December 31, 2025. There is no stopgap and no extension. While Washington ...

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New year, new face at the Chamber

By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER

January 8, 2026

With the new year comes a new face to the Checotah Chamber of Commerce Mrs. Haley Howell. Haley is married to Dustin Howell, Associate Director of Public Works, and together they stay busy working and...

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Hikers made their way up the Trivia Trail on Jan. 1 as a nationwide tradition

By SHAUNA BELYEU GENERAL MANAGER

January 8, 2026

On New Year’s Day, State Parks across Oklahoma conduct First Day Hikes, welcoming families of all ages to come enjoy the great outdoors and reconnect with nature. 226 hikers and 21 furry friends gathered at Arrowhead State Park on Jan. 1 to take the hike and walk off the extra Christmas cookies and shake off the dust from the year before. Hikers got a head start on those fitness resolutions, embar...

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3F’s win Blue-Collar Small Business 2025 award

By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER

January 8, 2026

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MISSING PERSON

January 8, 2026

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The subsidy cliff: What the end of ACA subsidies means for McIntosh County

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January 8, 2026

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New year, new face at the Chamber

By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER

January 8, 2026

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January 8, 2026

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Buddies needed for Night to Shine – Eufaula!

January 8, 2026

One of the most important roles at Night to Shine is being a Buddy—a one-on-one companion for one of our Honored Guests. Buddies stay with their guest the entire evening, offering support, encourageme...

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Election calendar modernization law to take effect

January 8, 2026

OKLAHOMA CITY – A new law modernizing Oklahoma’s election calendar will affect elections beginning Jan. 1, 2026, bringing greater clarity, consistency and efficiency to when elections are held across ...

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Volunteers feed Christmas Celebration Lunch

January 8, 2026

For the second year in a row, Monty and Spring Morrow took a few kids to do some volunteer work during the holiday season. They took their daughter, Alyssa Johnson, Kenadee Dobbs, Riley and Peyton How...

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No. 5 Oregon Ducks shuts out Texas Tech 23-0 to win Orange Bowl

January 8, 2026

Matayo Uiagalelei caused a fumble to set up an Oregon touchdown, freshman Brandon Finney Jr. had three takeaways — two interceptions and a fumble recovery — and the fifth-seeded Ducks silenced No. 4 T...

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Eufaula Impact Players of the Week

January 8, 2026

The Eufaula Impact Players of the Week are Johna Bumgarner and R’reon Morrow. Impact Players of the Week are sponsored by Zach McQuay Construction Your Cement Specialist

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No. 10 Miami defeats No. 2 Ohio State 24-14 in Cotton Bowl

January 8, 2026

Keionte Scott peeked over at the Miami sideline to see the reaction of his teammates as he sprinted 72 yards untouched for a touchdown returning an interception against defending national champion Ohi...

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No. 6 Ole Miss gets revenge over No. 3 Georgia 39-34 to win Sugar Bowl

January 8, 2026

Trinidad Chambliss passed for 362 yards and two touchdowns, and Lucas Carneiro kicked his third field goal of the game with 6 seconds left to put No. 6 Mississippi in front for good in a 3934 victory ...

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Why recruiting High School Athletes still matters more than the Transfer Portal

By Rodney Haltom Sports Editor 918-689-2191 ijsports@cookson.news

January 8, 2026

Why recruiting High School Athletes still matters more than the Transfer Portal The transfer portal has changed college athletics forever. Coaches can now rebuild rosters overnight, fans track commitm...

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No. 1 Indiana dominates No. 9 Alabama 38-3 to win Rose Bowl

January 8, 2026

Fernando Mendoza threw three touchdown passes, Indiana’s defense thoroughly throttled and embarrassed Alabama, and the top-seeded Hoosiers roared into the College Football Playoff semifinals with a 38...

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Supporting Wreaths Across America

By HOPE JONES

December 25, 2025

This was by far one of the most humbling and proudest days I’ve ever been able to be a part of. If you don’t know what Wreaths Across America is, I encourage you to look into it! I had the honor to be...

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WMU Alliance prepare gifts for nursing home

December 25, 2025

The Woman’s Missionary Union (WMU) recently wrapped gifts for residents of Lakeview Nursing home. The Woman’s Missionary Union (WMU), founded in 1888, is the largest Protestant mission’s organization ...

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CAG spreads Christmas cheer

December 18, 2025

Special angels from around the county selected angels from the tree to give Checotah Nursing & Rehabilitation a “Golden Christmas” this year. The project was sponsored by the Checotah Art Guild to ben...

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SOAR gives back to God’s Helping Hands

December 18, 2025

The Southeastern Oklahoma Board of REALTORS has always believed in the importance of giving back to the communities they serve. This commitment was once again demonstrated at the annual Christmas Part...

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Community Calendar

December 18, 2025

To list local meetings or events in the Community Calendar: Email ldonna@cookson.news, text 479-422-4210, or drop off information at the McIntosh County Democrat, 300 S. Broadway, Checotah, OK. Free C...

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Texanna Lady Crafters news

December 18, 2025

Our group of ladies has worked all year to keep our shop full of handmade items that are unique and interesting. We really appreciate our shoppers, facebook followers, and all of the community support...

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A vision of 2026

January 8, 2026

Well if you are reading this then you survived the Christmas countdown of 2025 and all the holiday hoopla. Now it’s on to 2026 and what this year will hold for us. For some it comes with the excitemen...

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EODD offers help for those 60 and older

January 8, 2026

If you are 60 years of age or older Outreach Program, and need access to services such as For more information contact meals (home delivered or congre- April Reynolds or Sherika Cherry gate), homemake...

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Oklahoma can have clean water and good jobs

January 8, 2026

If I had to describe my main priority as your attorney general, it boils down to this: I fight every day to do what’s right for the people of Oklahoma. That holds true now more than ever in the fight ...

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Connecting kids to healthcare coverage

By JOE DORMAN OICACEO

January 8, 2026

OKLAHOMA CITY - As 2026 begins, the topic of insurance affordability and what can be done to keep costs from going up is top-of-mind. While much of that discussion will occur at the federal level and ...

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Light the World campaign reaches Oklahoma

January 8, 2026

One of my favorite aspects of the Christmas season is how the spirit of Christ makes people just a little bit kinder. People look out for the welfare of their fellow man just that much more. Finding w...