Oklahoma tribes increasingly reclaim out-of-state ancestral homelands: ?We are still here?
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June 9, 2022
Oklahoma tribes increasingly reclaim out-of-state ancestral homelands: ?We are still here?

Tribes across the nation are increasingly buying back or being gifted back property in their ancestral homelands, either to build economic sustainability or to manage cultural preservation sites.

Lady Ironheads dominate to win Regionals
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Lady Ironheads dominate to win Regionals
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
October 10, 2024
The Eufaula Lady Ironheads (28-3) dominated Regional action defeating Westville 10-2 on Friday to win the Regional Tournament and punched their ticket to the Super Regionals. The game was a perfect ex...
Myrtle Frost, a legend in her time and town
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Myrtle Frost, a legend in her time and town
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
October 10, 2024
Checotah lost not just a lifetime friend but an icon and legend when Myrtle Mae (Wallace) Frost passed away Sept. 26 at the age of 94. Frost played basketball at Checotah from 1944 to 1948 and was an ...
Convoy of Historic Military Vehicles stopping in Checotah
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Convoy of Historic Military Vehicles stopping in Checotah
October 10, 2024
A convoy of historic military vehicles will be stopping in Checotah, Thursday, Oct. 17 around 9:45 a.m. at 207 N. Broadway. Members of the Military Vehicle Preservation Association- HA are convoying 2...
Bless the press during Oklahoma Newspaper Week
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Bless the press during Oklahoma Newspaper Week
By Mark Thomas EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT OKLAHOMA PRESS ASSOCIATION 
October 10, 2024
It is impossible to count the number of times we stop each year to celebrate and commemorate special occasions. It happens every holiday, anniversary, birthday and graduation. We salute veterans, toas...
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Big Boy to pay return visit Oct. 14
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Big Boy to pay return visit Oct. 14
By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR AND LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
October 10, 2024
Big Boy, the historic locomotive owned by Union Pacific, will pass through McIntosh County sometime after 9 a.m. on Oct. 14. Maybe. The trains schedule is subject to change. It was last seen locally w...
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Fall Upcoming Events
October 10, 2024
Free Halloween Movie Night Come join us for a free family-friendly movie Friday, Oct. 18 Starts at dusk Veterans Park, Checotah Hosted by Checotah Chamber of Commerce & Cross Fiber OpticInternet FAIC ...
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City of Checotah Trash-Off Days
By November 4th - 9th 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. 
October 10, 2024
Located at the city maintenance barn at 711 NW Main St. Residents MUST have a City of Checotah water bill. Tires, paint or hazardous materials will not be permitted. This is a SELF SERVICE trash-off e...
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Mvskoke language class today
October 10, 2024
A Mvskoke language class will be held Oct. 12 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Eufaula Indian Community Center, 800 Birkes Rd. Pot luck meal will be served. Everyone is welcome. For more information call...
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Who covers your little corner of the world
October 10, 2024
Who covers your kids sports? Your local newspaper does. Who covers your city council or school board meetings? Your local newspaper does. Who covers a new business, an old business or a going out of b...
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