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McGirt decision looms large over local court

On Nov. 3 the man charged with manslaughter of a Eufaula woman in an accident on May 31 is scheduled to attend a hearing in McIntosh County District Court claiming the court has no jurisdiction in the case.

Domestic Violence Awakening gives voice to victims

Domestic violence has taken its toll on too many victims not just in McIntosh County but in every county and community. That is why the McIntosh County Democrat and the Indian Journal have teamed up to bring awareness in the McIntosh area with a...

Downtown Halloween Celebration Saturday

On Saturday, October 31, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. come celebrate with the City of Checotah as the town comes alive with little ghosts and goblins for the Downtown Halloween Trick or Treat.

Downtown Halloween needs participants

On Saturday, October 31, from 5 to 7 p.m., come celebrate Downtown Halloween with the City of Checotah. Set up will be along Gentry west of the stoplight on the south side of the street and along Broadway on the east side of the street.

McPeak continues her reign

Jade McPeak was a couple months shy of 6th grade when she took home the National Junior Miss United States Agriculture title back in June and she has been staying busy ever since.

All hands were on deck

All hands were on deck as volunteers helped set up and distribute groceries to 182 families through The Least of These Food Ministry on Oct. 16. STAFF PHOTO

News

On this day in U.S. military history

On October 29, 1792 – Mount Hood (Oregon) is named after the British naval officer Alexander Arthur Hood by Lt. William E.

By Rodney Haltom Staff

Congressional Medal of Honor Citations for Actions Taken This Day SAKATO, GEORGE T.

Private George T. Sakato distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism in action on 29 October 1944, on hill 617 in the vicinity of Biffontaine, France.

Important information for Nov. 3 election

Voters will go to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020, for the General Election.

Sports

Lake Eufaula Fishing Report for October 29

Elevation normal, water 68. For current elevation conditions go to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers website at https://www.swt-wc.usace.

Lincoln Christian runs through the Wildcats

The Lincoln Christian Bulldogs proved why they’re ranked as one of the top teams in Oklahoma high school football as they ran roughshod over the Checotah Wildcats in a 63-6 romping at Ray Grandstaf

By Rodney Haltom Sports Editor

Ironheads closer to third consecutive district championship

The Eufaula Ironheads (6-2, 5-0 2A-6) are another step closer to winning its third consecutive district championship. Eufaula dominated Idabel 53-26 in a district 2A-6 showdown.

By Rodney Haltom Sports Editor

Commentary

Stand up, speak up and keep walking

It is past time for all of us to stand up against domestic violence, speak up for those victims whose voices have been silenced and keep walking to bring awareness that domestic abuse will not be t

By Ladonna’s Last Word By Ladonna Rhodes

On Supreme Court justice selections

As if 2020 has not been bad enough, with just a few weeks before the presidential election, the beloved Supreme Court justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg passed away.

By Dr. James Finck, Usao History Professor

Fighting the silent crisis

We are experiencing an epidemic of violence in our tribal communities: 80 percent of Native men and women experience violence, 34 percent of Native women experience sexual violence in their lifetim

By Mullin It Over By U.s. Representative Markwayne Mullin

Lifestyle

Trevor Dodd of

Trevor Dodd of Eufaula harvested this beautiful buck in the Lake Eufaula area. COURTESY

The Checotah Chamber

The Checotah Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for the Family Loan Company on Thursday, Oct. 21. The new business is located at 915 W.

Former Checotah graduate

Former Checotah graduate Caden Martin who signed this summer with Connors State College Cross Country team ran with his teammates from Warner to Muskogee last week to raise money for the WISH (Wome

Obituaries

Sally Jo Moore

Sally Jo Moore, 65, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away Monday, Sept. 14, 2020.

Joseph Morgan LeMasters Jr.

Joseph Morgan LeMasters Jr. was born June 6, 1943, in Okmulgee, Oklahoma to Joseph Morgan LeMasters and Johnnie LeMasters. He graduated from Checotah High School in 1961.

DEATH NOTICES

Stephen Bolen, Sr. Porter resident, passed away on Friday, October 23, 2020 in Tulsa at the age of 73. Family conducted services will be held Sunday, November 1, at 1 p.m. at Pierce Cemetery.

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