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June 8, 2023
Court Report

McIntosh County District Court Report

Felony Cases

Amber Nichole Benge: assault & battery with a dangerous weapon Steven Michale Detjen: domestic abuse – assault & battery; driving a M/V under the influence of alcohol – aggravated Stanley Martin Holt Sr.: assault & battery with a deadly weapon; reckless conduct with firearm Joseph Nocona Long: bringing contraband (weapons/explosives/ drugs/intoxicating beverage/LO; trespassing after being forbidden

Misdemeanor Cases

Tyler Lee Brown: operating ATV on public roadway/highway Ryan Odell Burress: assault & battery William Todd Caudle: driving with license canceled/suspended/revoked Kyle Morgan Dick: obstructing officer Tanya Rae Lipp: public intoxication Gary Paul Loftis: driving with license canceled/suspended/revoked Roy Dale Parr Jr.: resisting an officer; possession of controlled dangerous substance (meth); unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia Steven Bert Woods: obstructing officer; disturbing the peace

Small Claims

Bell Finance vs. Steven Tucker, et al Bell Finance vs. Levi Jackson, et al Bell Finance vs. Lillian Crump, et al Debi Farnsworth vs. Connie Martin, et al

Traffic Cases

Dusty Lee Burns: failure to secure load Ladonna Durrett: driver not wearing seatbelt

Marriage licenses filed

Tannor Joshua Calvin Freeman and Alexis Jade Aldridge Carey Dean Sharp and Pamela Elaine Domasin

Divorces filed

Louana Anderson vs. Herod Anderson Kristi Leigh Doyle Colbert vs. Kenneth Dale Colbert Chinea Rockwell Jones vs. Isaiah Jones Jr.

Ashley Dawn Pharaoh vs. Lucas Lee Pharaoh

Protective Orders

Erica Laughlin vs. Detjen Steven

Checotah Carnival and Hot Rod Weekend drew record crowds
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Checotah Carnival and Hot Rod Weekend drew record crowds
By STAFF WRITER 
May 7, 2026
The Checotah Carnival and Hot Rod Weekend blew in and blew up the competition across McIntosh County and beyond. It was a thrilling time for young and old to enjoy carnival games and rides as hundreds...
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City of Checotah awarded $272,000 CDBG REAP Grant for Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements
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City of Checotah awarded $272,000 CDBG REAP Grant for Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements
May 7, 2026
The City of Checotah is pleased to announce it has been awarded a $136,000 Rural Economic Action Plan (REAP) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) from the Oklahoma Department of Commerce. This fun...
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Jade McPeak serves as page
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Jade McPeak serves as page
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
May 7, 2026
Jade McPeak served as a page for Senator Avery Frix this past week at the Capitol. Jade is finishing up her junior year at Checotah High School and continues to represent her school and community quit...
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SBA announces Small Business Person of the Year for Oklahoma
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OKLAHOMA CITY – Ahead of National Small Business Week, the U.S. Small Business Administration announced this year’s Small Business Persons of the Year winners from the 50 states, the District of Colum...
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Checotah Intermediate School in Oklahoma named a School of the Year in National Education Awards
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Checotah Intermediate School in Oklahoma named a School of the Year in National Education Awards
May 7, 2026
Checotah Intermediate School has been named a National School of the Year in the 2026 Discovery Education Awards. It was announced Monday, May 4 to the Checotah Intermediate School students and educat...
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Art in the Park this Saturday
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Art in the Park this Saturday
May 7, 2026
Don’t miss “Art in the Park’ on Saturday, May 9 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Veteran’s Park at 112 North Broadway next to the Checotah Chamber of Commerce and the Heartland Heritage Museum & Gallery....
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Rescuing takes a village
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Rescuing takes a village
May 7, 2026
One thing is for certain, rescuing animals takes a village and rescue never takes a day off. It’s 24/7 and consumes your life and your time, but for many of us it’s still worth it. I know it’s worth i...
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Don’t miss the 60th Old Settlers Day
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Don’t miss the 60th Old Settlers Day
May 7, 2026
Saturday, June 13 in Downtown Checotah! Come enjoy Arts & Crafts, Food Vendors, a Kid Zone, Parade, Rodeo and Street Dance! So many vendors and activities for the whole family to enjoy!
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One-Day Only Mattress fundraiser for football program
May 7, 2026
Checotah Football is excited to announce it will host a one-day Mattress Fundraiser on Saturday, May 16, from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. at the Checotah High School. For one day only, the High School will be tr...
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Bills being signed into law
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Bills being signed into law
May 7, 2026
It’s the time of the legislative session when the House is finishing hearing Senate bills, and the Senate is completing the process of considering House bills. The governor also continues to sign bill...
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‘Sabers and Shotguns’ presentation scheduled for May 16 at Honey Springs Battlefield
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‘Sabers and Shotguns’ presentation scheduled for May 16 at Honey Springs Battlefield
May 7, 2026
On Saturday, May 16, at 10:30 a.m., Honey Springs Battlefield will host an active demonstration of the sabers and shotguns used in the Civil War cavalry in Indian Territory. The event is free and open...
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