Jim Lucas Public Library

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May 7, 2020

Jim Lucas Public Library Branch Manager, Kathe Smith, shows off the new ?StoryWalk? at the Checotah Sports Complex to Representative Avery Frix and Representative Randy Randleman along with Bradley Pearce. The Jim Lucas Public Library received a $4,000 health literacy grant from the Oklahoma Department of Libraries and the Museum of Library Services that was used towards the StoryWalk which is an innovative and fun way to get children and adults to enjoy reading and exercising outside at the same time. Courtesy Photo

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Successful 3rd Annual Art Guild Holiday Art & Craft

November 23, 2023

LaDonna Rhodes The 3rd Annual Checotah Art Guild Holiday Art & Craft Show & Sale was a huge success on Nov. 11 at the Heartland Heritage Museum & Gallery. There was live music by the Amundson family a...

Sports

Oktaha’s Eaves signs with Oklahoma Wesleyan University

By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR

November 23, 2023

Oktaha senior softball standout MacKenzie (Kenzie) Eaves signed her letter of intent to play for Oklahoma Wesleyan University in Bartlesville. “I would like to thank God more than anything, without hi...

Sports

Williams sisters commit to Connors State College

By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR

November 23, 2023

The Eufaula Lady Ironheads continue to receive postseason accolades as Kambry (catcher) and Avery Williams (pitcher) signed their letters of intent as they made it official, committing to take their t...

Sports

McAllister/Poirot win Lawter and Associates Bass Tournament

By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR

November 23, 2023

Two local students won the high school division in the Lawter and Associates Bass Tournament on Lake Eufaula. Nearly 400 boats were on Lake Eufaula over the weekend but only two locals would win the e...

Obituaries

Connor Bryan Teague

November 23, 2023

Connor Bryan Teague, 22, passed away on Nov. 9, 2023, in his hometown of Checotah, Oklahoma. He was born on July 27, 2001, in Muskogee, Oklahoma to his loving parents Willie Bryan and Trina (Whisenhun...

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Court Report

November 23, 2023

McIntosh County District Court Report Felony Cases Dylan Carl Beaver: burglary in the 2nd degree; distribution of CDS – including possession with intent to distribute; larceny/burglary of CDS Clarence...

Sports

Lake Eufaula Fishing Report

November 23, 2023

Elevation is 1 ft. below normal and stable, water temperature 60°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass fair on crankbaits, jigs, lipless baits, and worms around ch...

Sports

Ryett Whittle

November 23, 2023

Ryett Whittle didn’t get one in youth but got it done on opening day.

Sports

Hunting Seasons

November 23, 2023

DEER Deer Archery Oct 1, 2023 - Jan 15, 2024 Deer Gun Nov 18, 2023 - Dec 3, 2023 Holiday Antlerless Deer Gun Dec 18, 2023 - Dec 31, 2023 ELK Elk Gun Nov 18, 2023 - Dec 3, 2023 Holiday Antlerless Elk G...

Sports

State Senate Panel, Wildlife Commission hear update on Turkey Study

November 23, 2023

Wild Turkey population Dynamics and Brood Survival Project Report OKLAHOMA COOPERATIVE FISH AND WILDLIFE RESEARCH UNIT, OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY COURTESY Wild turkey genetics, nesting success, and br...

Sports

Bucks reported moving as Deer Gun Season arrives

November 23, 2023

The most highly anticipated day of the year for thousands of Oklahoma hunters arrives this Saturday, Nov. 18, as the state’s deer gun hunting season officially begins a half-hour before sunrise. For m...