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November 16, 2023
Upcoming Area Events
By Community Thanksgiving Dinner

Community Thanksgiving Dinner

TNT Power Washing LLC will be serving Thanksgiving Dinner for ALL who would like to attend on Tuesday, Nov. 21 from 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. (or until the food is gone) at Checotah Senior Community Center. Food will be prepared by Watsons Meat Market.

VFW hosting Thanksgiving Dinner

Eufaula Lake VFW Post 8798 will host a Thanksgiving Dinner on Thursday, Nov. 23, from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Everyone is welcome. “We are so thankful for our veterans, our families and our community,” said Post members.

Perksgiving Extravaganza Book Fair Benefit

Nov. 24-27 At Perk Place Free pie and coffee! Start saving those cans!

A Christmas Movie-Themed Lighted Parade is coming

Checotah’s Downtown Christmas Parade 2023 Monday evening, Dec. 4 at 7 p.m.

Prize money for top three floats Please no Santas on any floats – Santa will be the finale!

Contact the Chamber of Commerce for entry forms at 918-473-2070.

Checotah Roughriders Annual Toy Drive underway

Collecting unwrapped, new toys from Nov. 1 – Dec. 4 Proceeds to benefit McIntosh County Elementary School Students Please drop off toys during regular business hours at: Checotah Medical Dispensary, 900 W. Gentry.

There will be a collection parade in Checotah on Dec. 4. starting at 300 S. Broadway.

All riding clubs or individual riders are welcome, must bring a toy to ride.

For more information contact Tray Warrior 918-617-3401 or Luches Warrior 918843-0137.

Methodist Church to feature Praise Orchestra

The Tulsa Praise Orchestra will be in concert at the Methodist Church in Eufaula at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9.

This is a big band of five saxophones, five trombones, five trumpets, full rhythm and singers.

The band is composed of professional musicians that perform free just to sustain the big band sound. It will be the best show in town that night.

Please plan to attend and bring a friend – it is open to all who come through the door.

3 generations of Freemasonry
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3 generations of Freemasonry
January 1, 2026
The Killingsworths boasts of three generations of Freemasonry and were more than proud when their third family member, Tylor Killingsworth, made Worshipful Master this past month. Andy Killingsworth w...
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2025: A Year in Review
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2025: A Year in Review
January 1, 2026
As we look back on 2025, our hearts are full of gratitude for the opportunity to tell the stories of McIntosh County. Each week, it has been our privilege to shine a light on the people who make this ...
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Steele pleads guilty to robbery
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Steele pleads guilty to robbery
By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR 
January 1, 2026
Dallas Allen Steele, 38, Checotah, has pled guilty to robbery with a weapon and possession of a firearm after a former felony conviction. On Dec. 10, Associate District Judge Brendon Bridges sentenced...
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A lost yearbook finds its way home after decades
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A lost yearbook finds its way home after decades
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
January 1, 2026
What began as a routine cleanup turned into a meaningful reunion when Greg Campbell discovered a longlost high school yearbook and set out to return it to its rightful owner. While cleaning up a house...
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We all need Jesus
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We all need Jesus
January 1, 2026
Another year around the sun and as I turned 57 on Dec. 30 I realize that no matter how old we get – we all need Jesus. Though the world may label us old, out dated or off our rockers, the truth is wit...
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A very busy 2025 for children
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A very busy 2025 for children
By JOE DORMAN, OICA CEO 
January 1, 2026
OKLAHOMA CITY – It is hard to believe that 2025 has come to an end. For those of us at the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA), I must say that our work felt incredibly important this year wi...
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Merit vs. equity in college football
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Merit vs. equity in college football
January 1, 2026
Now that the playoffs are set, it’s worth taking a moment to understand the flaws and biases built into the college football ranking system. While fairness may be an interesting word, I’m someone who ...
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Bear Arms Mfg. opens its doors
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Bear Arms Mfg. opens its doors
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
January 1, 2026
Bear Arms Manufacturing opened their doors in December with the Checotah Chamber of Commerce hosting a ribbon-cutting on Dec. 22. The business, located at 301 W. Gentry, is owned and operated by Barre...
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Eufaula and Checotah compete with the best in the Oklahoma Secondary Schools Athletic Association (OSSAA) State Track and Field meet at Plainview High School
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Eufaula and Checotah compete with the best in the Oklahoma Secondary Schools Athletic Association (OSSAA) State Track and Field meet at Plainview High School
January 1, 2026
The Eufaula Ironheads and Checotah Wildcats competed in the OSSAA State Track and Field meet Friday at Plainview High School. Eufaula Freshman Leah Green finished 11th in the state in the Class 4A 200...
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Oktaha Lady Tigers win Class 2A State Fast-Pitch Softball Championship
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Oktaha Lady Tigers win Class 2A State Fast-Pitch Softball Championship
January 1, 2026
The Oktaha Lady Tigers made history twice this season. After battling through 16 innings in a 1-0 win over Pocola, tying for the third-longest game in state fast-pitch history. Oktaha achieved their d...
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Oklahoma State fires Mike Gundy
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Oklahoma State fires Mike Gundy
January 1, 2026
Oklahoma State University head football coach Mike Gundy has been fired after more than two decades at the helm of the Cowboys, the school announced Tuesday. The move ends a tenure that once positione...
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