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November 16, 2023
Court Report

McIntosh County District Court Report

Felony Cases

Joey Blancas: domestic abuse – assault & battery Jack Benny Tripp: driving a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol; failure to maintain insurance or security Martin James Wind: driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol and drugs; transporting opened container of beer/intoxicating beverage

Misdemeanor Cases

Wilborn Bennett Carter Jr.: possession of CDS; unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia Charles Elmer Farrow: driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol and drugs Joshua Dean Hampton: driving with license canceled/suspended/revoked Shawn M. Hibbler: driving with license canceled/suspended/revoked Miriam Lara: driving a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol; driving with license canceled/suspended/revoked Don Dale Lepley: driving with license canceled/suspended/revoked Baily Jene Nelson: driving a motor vehicle while under influence of alcohol and drugs Crayton Miguel Zaragoza: possession of CDS (marijuana); unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia; speeding in posted zone

Civil Cases in excess of $10,000

American Express National Bank vs. Kathleen Vaile Stonskas, et al Lucretia Carter vs. Southeastern Oklahoma Family, et al Marsha Epperson vs. Southeastern Oklahoma Family, et al Specific Systems vs. Lester Meredith, et al

Small Claims

Bell Finance vs. Andrea Jones, et al S&D Well Services vs. OKTEX Operating, et al

Traffic Cases

Brent James Andrew Cook: failure to comply with compulsory insurance law Lucas Ray Grisby: operating a M/V w/expired/ improper tag/decal Hunter Isaac Hamilton: driving under suspension/ revocation Megan Christine Herbert: failure to comply with compulsory insurance law Karson Rayne Hiser: operating a M/V w/expired/ improper tag/decal Cooper Bane McCullar: littering from motor vehicle on roadway Stella Elaine Wilson: speeding

Divorces filed

Arlan D. Morse Sr. vs. Regina G. Morse

Protective Orders

Debbie Jones vs. Paula Diane Lambeth Bonnie Lewis vs. Richard Lovato Rachael Renee Riddle vs. Kenneth Ray Putman Gregor Rayburn vs. Jeffery Scott

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Families gathered at Kiwanis Park on Thursday, Dec. 18, to celebrate the holiday season with festive cheer and a cup of Christmas cheer. The Eufaula Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Hot Chocolate...
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A competency hearing for Louis Carl Guenther, 68, of Checotah, has been set for 9 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 27. Guenther is accused of beating and stabbing to death his sister, blues musician Selby Minner...
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The 17th Annual Feeding All Souls Christmas Dinner will be on Thursday, Dec. 25 from for any soul who needs to be fed. Church members from Mt Olive Star Baptist Church will be cooking at the Multi-Pur...
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Christmas is never an option, it’s a must
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
December 25, 2025
A host of friends helped Options Inc. celebrate the holiday season during their annual Christmas party at the Methodist Mission this month. A huge group of volunteers which even included Rep. Neil Hay...
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May your season be bright and joyous
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May your season be bright and joyous
By JOE DORMAN, OICA CEO 
December 25, 2025
OKLAHOMA CITY – I hope each of you is looking forward to the upcoming Christmas break and will have time to spend with loved ones. As a Christian, Christmas is one of my favorite holidays and is a ver...
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Christmas always brings a flood of emotions every year as I try to navigate all the changes of my Christmases past to my Christmas present. For so many years I had my whole family beside me each Chris...
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December 25, 2025
It’s the end of my first year in office representing District 15. It’s been very interesting to say the least. I wouldn’t trade this time for anything. In addition to helping with numerous constituent...
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Two plead guilty to aiding a toddler to vape
By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR 
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The couple charged with child abuse for assisting their toddler to vape have pled guilty. Rachael Marie Lane, 28, Eufaula, and Donte Jordan Smith, 32, Tulsa were charged with enabling child abuse and ...
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Dan Kirby conviction of involuntary manslaughter charge overturned
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Dan Kirby conviction of involuntary manslaughter charge overturned
By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR 
December 25, 2025
In March 2023, former Eufaula City Councilman Dan Kirby was indicted in federal court for involuntary manslaughter in Indian Country in connection with a motorcycle accident on July 23, 2022 that clai...
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Free Christmas dinner at VFW
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Eufaula VFW Auxiliary Post 8798 will host Christmas dinner on Thursday, Dec. 25 from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Donations accepted.
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