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Plan to attend the Checotah Chamber Banquet

February 12, 2026

Make plans to attend the Checotah Chamber Banquet on Feb. 24 at 6 p.m. at the First Free Will Baptist Family Life Center, located at 713 N. Broadway. This year Tyler Mountain BBQ will be catering the ...

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Shamrocks, sneakers and shenanigans

February 12, 2026

The 5th Annual Eufaula Green Run 5K returns Saturday, March 14, inviting runners, walkers and costume-wearers of all ages to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day the Eufaula way: lakeside, lively and dressed i...

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Locks of love

By SHAUNA BELYEU GENERAL MANAGER

February 12, 2026

Many people drive right past it without even knowing it’s there. Just off the path at Lake Eufaula State Park, a small fountain bubbles, almost unnoticed. But stop for a moment and you’ll see what’s r...

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2026 BLACK HISTORY MONTH THEME: A CENTURY OF BLACK HISTORYCOMMEMORATIONS

By ALMA HARPER GARDENIA ART FEDERATED CLUB

February 12, 2026

February is known as Black History Month. Black History Month started as Negro History Week by Carter G. Woodson in 1826. Dr. Woodson was concerned that the contributions of Black Americans were overl...

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NFL and Checotah great Tracy Scroggins passes away at age 56

By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR

February 12, 2026

Tracy Scroggins, a standout defensive end and linebacker for the Detroit Lions, and a beloved figure in eastern Oklahoma football, passed away last week in Florida at the age of 56. Born September 11, 1969, in Checotah, Oklahoma, Scroggins rose from a smalltown high school standout to become one of the most respected defensive playmakers in Detroit Lions’ history. At Checotah High School, Scroggin...

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Plan to attend the Checotah Chamber Banquet

February 12, 2026

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Shamrocks, sneakers and shenanigans

February 12, 2026

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Locks of love

By SHAUNA BELYEU GENERAL MANAGER

February 12, 2026

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2026 BLACK HISTORY MONTH THEME: A CENTURY OF BLACK HISTORYCOMMEMORATIONS

By ALMA HARPER GARDENIA ART FEDERATED CLUB

February 12, 2026

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Don Campbell celebrates turning 90

By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER

February 12, 2026

On Saturday, Feb. 7, family and friends of Don Campbell met at the Checotah Community Center to help him celebrate his 90th birthday. The center was buzzing with laughter and stories of yesteryear as ...

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Eufaula Local Livestock Show and Premium Sale set for Feb. 14

February 12, 2026

The Eufaula Local Livestock Show and Premium Sale will be held Saturday, Feb. 14, at the McIntosh County Fairgrounds. The livestock show will begin at 9 a.m., followed by the premium dinner at 5:30 p....

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Abner Haynes

By By Michael Barnes

February 12, 2026

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An Enchanted Night Under the Lights

February 12, 2026

April 11 from 8 p.m. -11 p.m. Prom tickets on sale now in Mrs. Ortiz Room 220 until March 13 for $40. Must be academically eligible to purchase and attend.

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Big 12 fines OSU $50,000 for inappropriate fan chants

By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR

February 12, 2026

The Big 12 Conference fined Oklahoma State University for inappropriate chants from fans during last week’s Cowboys game against BYU. The Big 12’s statement: “The Conference has issued Oklahoma State ...

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Lady Ironheads clip Morris Eagles’ wings 47-27

By RODNEY HALTOM SPORTS EDITOR The Eufaula Lady Ironheads earned a

February 12, 2026

big road win Tuesday night as they defeated the Morris Lady Eagles 47-27. Eufaula started off shaky but outscored Morris 9-3 with Lauren Gray and Johna Bumgarner each scoring a three-point basket. The...

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The importance of Black History Month

By 918-689-2191 ijsports@cookson.news

February 12, 2026

Black History Month is a time to recognize, reflect on, and celebrate the profound contributions Black Americans have made to our nation’s history, culture, and progress. It honors stories that have t...

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Eufaula competes at Checotah Power-lifting meet

By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR

February 12, 2026

The Eufaula Ironheads competed against some of the best power-lifting schools on Wednesday at Checotah. Hundred of student-athletes participated in the event. “I’m very proud of our Ironheads today at...

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Muldrow Lady Bulldogs top Checotah 56-23

By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR

February 12, 2026

The Checotah Lady Wildcats could not stop sisters Kilah and Kayla Ellinberg as the Muldrow Lady Bulldogs topped Checotah 56-23 on Tuesday. Muldrow dominated the Lady Wildcats in the first period 18-4....

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Checotah Impact Players of the Week

February 12, 2026

The Checotah Impact Players of the Week are Shyanne Madewell and Rowan Chapman.

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Nominations open for McIntosh County Democrat Citizen of the Year

February 5, 2026

Do you know someone whose life’s mission is to help those in need? Is there someone who puts others above themselves and makes an impact on the community and those around them without looking for reco...

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Five generations, three guitars, one 89th Birthday

February 5, 2026

When Paul Maloy turns 89 on Saturday, Feb. 7, the Plumb Theatre stage will be filled with something rare even in music-loving Longtown: five generations of Maloys singing together—and some of the fine...

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Listening to the lake: Understanding the rise and fall of Lake Eufaula

By MICHAEL BARNES

February 5, 2026

If you’ve stood at the end of a dock at sunrise, or paused beside a quiet boat ramp where the water once lapped higher against the concrete, you’ve likely felt it—that small, unsettled question that c...

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Northeastern State University announces 2026 Centurions

February 5, 2026

Northeastern State University (NSU) is proud to present the selection of the 2026 Centurions. A Northeastern State University Centurion is an individual whose leadership and commitment, through servic...

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Wild Game Dinner & Potluck at Lake Eufaula State Park

February 5, 2026

Come join locals for a great evening at Pickens Lake Group Camp, Hwy 150, Lake Eufaula State Park, on March 21 at 5 p.m. as Friends of Lake Eufaula State Park host their Annual Wild Game Dinner & Potl...

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Lake Eufaula Fishing Tournaments

February 5, 2026

Several major and local fishing tournaments are scheduled for Lake Eufaula, Oklahoma, in 2026, including the Major League Fishing (MLF) Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit (June 5-7) and a Phoenix Bass Fishi...

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Pet Pantry has new hours of operation

February 12, 2026

Due to the overwhelming success of the Paws N Claws Community Pet Pantry new hours of operation will be Monday through Friday AFTERNOONS ONLY from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. This is in efforts to not interfere ...

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18th Annual Chili Cook-Off set for Feb. 28

February 12, 2026

It’s time to pull out those famous family chili recipes and see if you have what it takes to win this year’s 18th Annual Chili Cook-Off set for Saturday, Feb. 28 at the First Free Will Baptist Life Ce...

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ANNUAL BLACK HISTORY MONTH SEMINAR

February 12, 2026

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 11 a.m. Mt. Olive Star Baptist Church 413665 E. 1080 Rd., Checotah, OK Rev. Samuel Cunningham, Pastor Sponsored by the Warrior School Restoration Organization Inc. Alma ...

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From grateful to hateful

February 12, 2026

Wow how quickly this world can turn from grateful to hateful! It seems like the enemy is always trying to steal your joy, even on a Sunday! What should have been the Lord’s Day became a halftime heada...

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Session is off to the races

By REPRESENTATIVE NEIL HAYS

February 12, 2026

It has already been a strong start to the legislative season. Feb. 2 marked the start of the Second Session of the 60th Oklahoma Legislature. The opening day included a joint session of the Oklahoma H...