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May 7, 2020

Four F-16 jets

Four F-16 jets from the Oklahoma Air National Guard?s 138th Fighter Wing flew over the Eufaula Indian Health Center Friday, a salute to healthcare workers who have put their lives on the line in the battle against the new coronavirus. The flyovers took place on Thursday and Friday over select hospitals in the northeast part of the state. Staff

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Three local scouts earn prestigious Eagle rank

By SHAUNA BELYEU GENERAL MANAGER

September 18, 2025

Three local scouts received the prestigious Eagle Scout recognition on Tuesday, Sept. 9, at Granite Station Cowboy Church in Checotah. Earning the rank of Eagle Scout is a milestone that only about si...

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Suspect awaits sanity decision in Minner case

By MICHAEL BARNES

September 18, 2025

When a June 10 headline shook the community—Selby Minner, beloved blues musician and cultural icon, found dead—the shock reverberated through Rentiesville and far beyond. The one arrested for her murd...

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Ford holding food drive

September 18, 2025

Ford dealers around the world are joining together to conduct the World’s Largest Ford Dealer Food Drive, now through Sept. 25. The local dealership where you may drop off food is Sam Wampler’s Freedo...

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Checotah Public Schools Board Members Shine at OSSBA/COSSA Leadership Conference in Oklahoma City

September 18, 2025

Members of the Checotah Public Schools Board had the opportunity to attend the recent OSSBA/COSSA Leadership Conference held in Oklahoma City, where they engaged in discussions focused on school gover...

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Oklahoma Farm Bureau hosts 4th Annual Capitol Camp

By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER

September 18, 2025

117 FFA and 4-H students from across the state convened at the Oklahoma State Capitol for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau’s 4th Annual Capitol Camp held Sept. 3 – 4. The camp was an immersive two-day experie...

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Elaina Donahue’s Rett Run & Walk set for Sept. 20

By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER

September 18, 2025

The Elaina Donahue Rett Run & Walk is set for this Saturday, Sept. 20 at 9 a.m. at the Checotah Sports Complex. The Rett Run last year was started by this local family in hopes to bring awareness to t...

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POW/MIA Ceremony Friday

September 18, 2025

On Friday, Sept. 19 the VFW Post 8798 Auxiliary will host a dinner in honor of soldiers who have not returned home from battle. The event will begin at 6 p.m. in the Post dining room on SH 9 east.

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Flag exchange drive

September 18, 2025

VFW Auxiliary 8798 would like to help you properly dispose of your worn out flags. We will exchange your worn 3x5 United States American Flag for a brand new one. Dates will be shared over the upcomin...

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Lake Eufaula Out of Darkness Walk this Saturday

September 18, 2025

Don’t miss the Lake Eufaula Out of Darkness Walk this Saturday, September 20. Come walk and show your support as locals bring awareness to suicide and how you can prevent it. “Being able to see the wa...

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P.E.O. Sisterhood awards grants

September 18, 2025

Chapter T, Eufaula, of the P.E.O. Sisterhood has announced the awarding of three highly competitive grants to an Oklahoma college student. Lyndsey Skaggs, president of Chapter T, made the announcement...

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Vandalism, violence and vacancy

September 18, 2025

Every single day the world suffers from deliberate vandalism, disturbing violence and what I believe is a vacancy of the heart. This vacancy or state of emptiness that seems to affect so many is becau...