CMS Canned Food Drive

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November 9, 2023

Checotah Middle School will be having their annual canned food drive Nov. 13-17. The students would greatly appreciate the community’s support during this time of giving. Each grade will be collecting canned food items and money which will be donated locally. Please help us make this year a bug success for our school. -The CMS Student Council

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Honey Springs to host a Civil War Christmas

December 7, 2023

The annual Civil War Christmas program will return to Honey Springs Battlefield and Visitor Center near Checotah on Saturday, December 9, from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. This family-friendly event will inclu...

Obituaries

Ernest James Sumner

December 7, 2023

Ernest “Ernie” James Sumner, 86, of Checotah, Oklahoma passed away Monday, November 20, 2023, at home surrounded by family. He was born September 17, 1937, in Claremore to Grover and Iva (Hester) Sumn...

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OESC empowers veterans with comprehensive employment services

December 7, 2023

Personalized programs and resources foster meaningful careers in Oklahoma OKLAHOMA CITY – In observance of Veterans Day this pst weekend, the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission (OESC) is sharing ...

Sports

2023 Ring-Necked Pheasant Hunting Season Outlook

December 7, 2023

Ring-necked pheasants remain a popular upland game species among Oklahoma hunters. The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation monitors the pheasant population by conducting two annual surveys: s...

Sports

Lake Eufaula Fishing Report

December 7, 2023

November 24. Elevation is 1.5 ft. below normal and stable, water temperature 55°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass fair on crankbaits, jigs, lipless baits, and ...

High School State Championship Scores

By 6A1 Bixby 49 Jenks 21

December 7, 2023

6AII Muskogee 28 Stillwater 26 5A Carl Albert 35 Del City 14 4A Blanchard 19 Wagoner 14 Class 3A Lincoln Christian 48 Heritage Hall 28 2A Semi Millwood 34 Kiefer 29 Washington 35 Jones 34 Class A Semi...

Sports

Remembering Pearl Harbor

December 7, 2023

December 7, 1941 At 7:55 a.m. Hawaii time, a Japanese dive bomber bearing the red symbol of the Rising Sun of Japan on its wings appears out of the clouds above the island of Oahu. A swarm of 360 Japa...

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Cowboys to play Texas A&M in TaxAct Texas Bowl

December 7, 2023

The Oklahoma State football team makes its second appearance in the TaxAct Texas Bowl when it takes on Texas A&M at 8 p.m. CT on December 27 at NRG Stadium. It will be OSU’s fourth bowl game played in...

Sports

Bulldogs bite Ironheads in season opener

By DAVID SEELEY SPECIAL TO THE INDIAN JOURNAL

December 7, 2023

MULDROW -- The Muldrow High School basketball teams opened their 2023-24 basketball seasons successfully as they swept the visiting Eufaula squads Tuesday night at Roger Sharp Activity Center. The Lad...

Sports

Hunting Seasons

December 7, 2023

DEER Deer Archery Oct 1, 2023 - Jan 15, 2024 Holiday Antlerless Deer Gun Dec 18, 2023 - Dec 31, 2023 ELK Holiday Antlerless Elk Gun Dec 18, 2023 - Dec 31, 2023 ANTELOPE Antelope Gun (doe only, draw on...

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Court Report

December 7, 2023

McIntosh County District Court Report Felony Cases Alysia Marie Anderson: falsely personate another to create liability Twanna Almeda Coz: bringing contraband into jail/penal institution Misdemeanor C...