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News
April 27, 2023
Court Report

McIntosh County District Court Report

Felony Cases

Kellee Reagan Hayes: first degree burglary Doyle Lee LaFavor: aggravated trafficking in illegal drugs; falsely personate another to create liability Jerry Eugene Teafatiller: aggravated trafficking in illegal drugs

Misdemeanor Cases

Thomas Antony Christy: obstructing officer; public intoxication Amber Chantel Grider: public intoxication Morgan Dean Shotwell: four counts of threaten to perform act of violence Alice Marie Shuman: obstructing officer Amber Nicole Timmons: public intoxication Damon Ray Timmons: public intoxication

Civil Cases in excess of $10,000

Discover Bank vs. Myra Nave, et al

Civil Cases less than $10,000

American Express National Bank vs. Shirlena Young, et al American Express National Bank vs. Edward McCoy, et al Capital One vs. Paul Anderson Keen, et al Capital One vs. Beau Nicholas Magreevy, et al Jefferson Capital Systems vs. Laurie Smith,

et al

Small Claims

Bell Finance vs. Brandon McIntyre, et al Bell Finance vs. Shawn Sewell, et al Family Loans vs. Jaylee Shaw, et al Family Loans vs. Mary M. Goodspeed, et al Family Loans vs. Danny C. Haralson, et al Family Loans vs. Tamara S. Wright, et al Randy Johnson vs. Colton McMellon, et al

Traffic Cases

Jeremiah James Chezem: failure to carry insurance/security verification form; driver not wearing seatbelt; speeding Preston Haley: driving without a valid license Wendy Sue Mitchell: operating a M/V on which taxes due have not been paid Sarah Sturgeon: driving under suspension (first offense) James William West: reckless driving (first offense only)

Divorces filed

Caleb Lee vs. Sabrina Traylor

Protective Orders

Christopher Bradley vs. Jason Combs Jimmy Doolittle vs. Kaleb Huff Richard Followwill vs. Jerry Lamar Fetterly Emanuel Pruitt vs. Kevin Ray Pruitt

Family and friends say farewell to Tracy Scroggins and his mother
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Family and friends say farewell to Tracy Scroggins and his mother
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
March 5, 2026
It was a sad day when Checotah heard of the passing of one of their own, Tracy Scroggins, whose name lives on at the field house and playground in his hometown. Scroggins passed away at the age of 56 ...
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Ironheads tame Wolves for Regional Consolation Championship
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Ironheads tame Wolves for Regional Consolation Championship
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
March 5, 2026
The Eufaula Ironheads continued their outstanding season with a commanding 5837 victory over the Heavener Wolves to capture the consolation regional championship and punch their ticket to area play. F...
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Commutation Hearing set in Jerry Don Hurst murder case
By SHAUNA BELYEU GENERAL MANAGER 
March 5, 2026
Danny Turner was convicted of first-degree murder in 1992 for the 1991 poisoning death of his Checotah High School classmate, Jerry Don Hurst. Turner was convicted and sentenced by a McIntosh County j...
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Mayor issues proclamation honoring late editor Jerry Fink
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Mayor issues proclamation honoring late editor Jerry Fink
By SHAUNA BELYEU GENERAL MANAGER 
March 5, 2026
On March 2, the Eufaula City Council opened its regular meeting by honoring the life and legacy of longtime journalist Jerry Fink. Mayor James Hickman read a formal proclamation recognizing the late E...
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Chamber celebrates America and its members
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Chamber celebrates America and its members
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
March 5, 2026
Checotah Chamber of Commerce celebrated its members and America’s 250th year by hosting an Americana tablescape competition at their annual banquet held Tuesday, Feb. 25. Over 200 business leaders, Ch...
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Butler captured on Kerr Lake after two-week manhunt
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Butler captured on Kerr Lake after two-week manhunt
By AMIE CATO-REMER EDITOR 
March 5, 2026
After nearly two weeks on the run that included a reported kidnapping and a multi-county search, escaped inmate Robey L. Butler was captured Monday morning near Keota, bringing a tense manhunt to a sa...
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Masonic Lodge Breakfast Fundraiser
March 5, 2026
Saturday, March 7 8 a.m. – 10 a.m. Located at 625 W. Gentry Start your day off right with an all-you-can-eat homemade big breakfast consisting of farm fresh eggs, Blue & Gold sausage, pancakes, biscui...
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lifestyle
An Enchanted Night Under the Lights
March 5, 2026
p.m. -11 p.m. Prom tickets on sale now in Mrs. Ortiz Room 220 until March 13 for $40. Must be academically eligible to purchase and attend.
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Freedom House chosen as Citizens of the Year
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Freedom House chosen as Citizens of the Year
By Staff Reports 
March 5, 2026
This year LaDonna Rhodes aka “The Paper Lady” with the McIntosh County Democrat had the privilege of announcing the Citizen of the Year award which went to Freedom House Adult & Teen Challenge with di...
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lifestyle
Wild Onion Dinner
March 5, 2026
The Eufaula-Canadian Tribal Town will be hosting the annual Wild Onion Dinner on Saturday, March 14, 11:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Eufaula Indian Community Nutrition Center, 800 Birkes Rd., Eufaula. The ...
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Gear up and grab your green
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Gear up and grab your green
March 5, 2026
Break out the shamrocks, dust off the tutus and lace up those running shoes, the Eufaula Green Run 5K is back for its sixth year, bringing a splash of Irish spirit to the shoreline of Lake Eufaula. Ho...
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