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December 23, 2021

Shauna Belyeu, LaDonna Rhodes and Jean Gawf, a.k.a. ?The Newspaper Ladies,? wish everyone a very Merry Christmas from all the staff at the McIntosh County Democrat. STAFF PHOTO

Sports

Diamonds shine at Checotah homecoming

By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR

February 13, 2025

The Sallisaw Black Diamonds took a 55-48 victory over the Checotah Wildcats. Sallisaw started the game off fast and effectively while the Wildcats struggled to make baskets, even though they had open ...

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For love of their country

By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER

February 13, 2025

On Feb. 1, Rentiesville, OK was recognized as a Purple Heart Historic Black Town by the Military Order of the Purple Heart and received a Purple Heart sign for the town. Rentiesville was one of fourte...

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PNB closed for holiday

February 13, 2025

Peoples National Bank and its branches will be closed on Feb. 17, 2025 for Presidents’ Day. All branches will reopen Feb. 18 at their regular times.

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Lions Club to host political forum

February 13, 2025

Thurs., Feb. 13 at noon Methodist Mission Hall 419 W. Gentry Ave Complimentary lunch to be served Community encouraged to attend.

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One youth works for healthy changes at school and in her community

By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER

February 13, 2025

One student from Oktaha realized the need to have healthier options at her school and decided to actually do something about it. So Olivia Shackelford became a member of Youth Action for Health Leader...

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Checotah Chili Cook-Off

February 13, 2025

Saturday, Feb. 22 at 5 p.m. $25 entry fee for cookers $8 adults, $6 kids 7-12 yrs., 5 & under free Checotah Community Center

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Mother arrested; accused of helping’ toddler vape

By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR

February 13, 2025

A video on Facebook allegedly showing a toddler vaping with assistance on a bed with an adult female beside him has led to the arrest of a Eufaula mother and a warrant for the arrest of a male be- lie...

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Filing period closes

February 13, 2025

Filing for the April 1 Municipal Election closed Wednesday, Feb. 5. Those filing include: Ward No. 1: Sherry Spears Rusty Beaver Ernie Myers Roger Myers Ward 2: Robb Anthony Tony Fields Ward 3: Rusty ...

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Night to Shine warms hearts on chilly evening

By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR

February 13, 2025

The clouds were gray and the weather chilly at the start of the 6th annual Night to Shine gala in downtown Eufaula Friday evening. But the smiles of those who stepped out of stretch limousines onto a ...

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Scenes from 6th Annual Night to Shine

February 13, 2025

PHOTOS | JERRY FINK | STAFF

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Our past and our fixture

February 13, 2025

If lessons are not learned, history will repeat itself. Our past, present and future are linked together whether we like it or not. They are a continuous chain of events and actions taken. So when we ...