Voter registration deadline is February 5

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February 4, 2021

Residents of McIntosh County who live in the Warner School District should be aware that Friday, Feb. 5, is the last day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote in the March 2, Special Election for Warner School District.

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Christmas classics shine in counties lighted parades

By SHAUNA BELYEU GENERAL MANAGER

December 11, 2025

Streets were packed down Broadway in Checotah and Main Street in Eufaula as lights sparkled with holiday magic and the county kicked off the holiday season with two annual Lighted Christmas Parades. B...

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Shop with a Cop Dec. 105 11,12

December 11, 2025

The 12th Annual McIntosh County Law Enforcement Shop with a COP event will take place this week on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Law enforcement officers, in partnership with school districts, will ...

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Driver killed after hitting deer

December 11, 2025

An unidentified motorist was killed after striking a deer and then a second vehicle on SH 16 in Muskogee County Friday. According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, after the car struck the deer the vehi...

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School election filing period ends

December 11, 2025

Just as the filing ended for school elections, Eufaula bent Kenny Bumgarner an nounced his resignation. Bumgarner, 55, represent ed seat 2. The board will ap point someone to fill his un expired term....

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Eufaula launches search for City Planner to guide growth

By SHAUNA BELYEU GENERAL MANAGER

December 11, 2025

The City of Eufaula is taking a major step toward shaping its long-term future by launching the recruitment for its first-ever City Planner, a move that city leaders believe is vital to supporting res...

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Checotah resident pleads guilty to distributing Methamphetamine

December 11, 2025

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announces that Joshua Darrin Breshears, age 33, of Checotah, Oklahoma, entered a guilty plea to one count of Distribution of Me...

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Christmas Candy Corn Fun

December 11, 2025

Stop by Peoples National Bank and put in your best guess for how many candy corns are in the jar! The closest guess will win a festive gift basket featuring items from local Checotah merchants. Entrie...

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Campbells celebrate 50 years

December 11, 2025

Don and Jeanie Campbell recently celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary at Checotah Perk, located at 319 W. Gentry Ave. in their little hometown. Owner Jamie (Spindle) Hilbert hosted the anniversar...

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Eufaula Area Arts celebrates with a Christmas Gathering

By GLENNA MCBRIDE, DIRECTOR, EUFAULA AREA ARTS

December 11, 2025

The Eufaula Area Arts Council invites you to experience the magic of the holidays with a festive Christmas Gathering on Tuesday, December 16, at the Chamber of Commerce building at 301 North Main, fea...

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Breakfast with Santa Dec. 13

December 11, 2025

Legacy on Main Street, 224 N. Main St., Eufaula, presents Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 13. Doors open at 8:30 a.m. Tickets are $15, which includes one adult and one child breakfast. If you n...

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EOSC receives $16 million donation

December 11, 2025

WILBURTON – Eastern Oklahoma State College has received an unprecedented $16 million unrestricted gift from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott through her foundation, Yield Giving. This donation marks the...