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A: Main, News
September 26, 2024
Fundraisers, Fellowships, Festivals & More

Sip & Paint

Friday, Sept. 27 at 6:30 p.m.

701 S. Main St. Eufaula Public Market

Elaina Donahue’s Rett Walk & 5K Run with Car Show Saturday, Sept. 28 Race starts at 9 a.m.

Follow 1-40 Race Services for registration and Car Show For A Cause-No entry fees Cash prizes 1st, 2ndand 3rd plus Mayor’s Choice ^ £ Registration from 8 a.m.

Car Show from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Hello Fall (Indoor) Craft Fair

Saturday, Sept. 28 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

625 W. Gentry, Checotah

4^1f Order of the Eastern Star, Checotah Chapter #25 Checotah Masonic Lodge #86

Community Meal

Saturday, Sept. 28 from 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. S. Paul Carr Drive Moving Love Ministries at Faith Church Free food and fellowship

Gospel Singing

Special Guest Crystal River Band Saturday, Sept. 28 at 6 p.m. Dinner Served After

107 E. Prairie St. Oktaha Trinity Baptist Church

Night of Worship with New Life Church

Saturday, Sept. 28 from 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.

319 W. Gentry Ave. At Checotah Perk

Lindsey Chapel Annual Round-Up Saturday, Sept. 28 at 6 p.m.

on Texanna Rd Food, Fellowship and Fun

Checotah Indian Taco Sale

Friday, Oct. 4 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

401 N. Broadway Checotah First Assembly of God Taking preorders now/ $10 a plate

Big Breakfast Fundraiser

Saturday, Oct. 5 from 7 a.m. -10 a.m.

$7 Donation gets you eggs, sausage, pancakes, biscuit and gravy, orange juice or coffee.

625 W. Gentry Ave. Checotah Masonic Lodge #86

Eufaula Masonic Lodge #1

Fish Fry Fundraiser Saturday, Oct. 5 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

1104 Eunice Burns Rd., Eufaula $10 donation –fish, fries, baked beans, coleslaw, hush puppies, dessert and a drink.

All proceeds to benefit Under One Roof

City Wide Sale

Saturday, Oct. 5th at 8 a.m.

Checotah Sports Complex

Checotah Chamber of Commerce Fall Car Show Saturday, Oct. 5 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Trophies & Prizes plus 50/50 Raffle First Responder Touch a Truck Event & Demos To register call 918473-2070.

4th Annual Freedom House Adult & Teen Challenge BBQ Banquet & Graduation Ceremony “Transformed by HIM… One Lady at a Time” Saturday, Oct. 5 Silent Auction Opens at 3 p.m.

Dinner & Presentation 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Freedom House Tours at 6:15 p.m.

Tickets: $25 713 N. Broadway Checotah Free Will Baptist Gymnasium

6th Annual Barktoberfest 2024

Saturday, Oct. 12 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Live music, pumpkin patch, carnival games, costume contests, bounce houses, food trucks, pet adoptions and more. 114375 N Old Hwy 69, Eufaula Porches & Pastures Real Estate

2nd Annual Chili Cook-Off

Saturday, Oct. 19 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

575 #9 Marina Rd, Longtown at Nine Marina

Hobo Dinner at the Katy Depot

Beans – Stew –Cornbread Pie & Dessert Auction Silent Auction Saturday, October 19 Doors open at 5 p.m. Auction begins at 6 p.m.

ENDUI Awareness 5K Fun Run/Remembrance Walk

Lake Eufaula Xtreme RV Resort Amphitheater Saturday, Oct. 26, gates open at 8 a.m.

Lake Eufaula State Park Haunted Trail Coming in October Get your SPOOK ON!

Creative minds and volunteers needed.

For more info: 918689-5311

FAIC Community Bean Dinner & Raffles

Saturday, Oct. 26 from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Beans, Cornbread, Dessert & Drink $10 110209 Hwy 150, Checotah Two raffles to benefit FAIC with fire gear

3rd Annual Zombie Ball Saturday, Oct. 26 from 6 p.m.- 9 p.m.

319 W. Gentry Ave., Checotah Perk All-inclusive wrist bands gets you familyfriendly games, candy, karaoke and a terrorific body part buffet.

Checotah Chamber of Commerce Downtown Trunk or Treat Extravaganza Downtown businesses are decorating the trunks of their vehicles as kids trick or treat downtown and around town Thursday, Oct. 31 from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Downtown Merchant Trick or Treat Thursday, Oct. 31 from 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Pop With A Cop plus other fun activities Downtown Main Street, Eufaula Eufaula Area Chamber of Commerce

Stilwell Indians pull away in second half to defeat Checotah Wildcats
B:, Sports...
Stilwell Indians pull away in second half to defeat Checotah Wildcats
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
January 22, 2026
STILWELL — The Stilwell Indians used a strong offensive performance and physical defense to defeat the Checotah Wildcats (3-9) by a final score of 74–38 in a nondistrict boys basketball game Friday ni...
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Paws N Claws – Eufaula celebrates second anniversary
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Paws N Claws – Eufaula celebrates second anniversary
By STAFF REPORT 
January 22, 2026
It’s been two years since Paws N Claws –Eufaula, OK started their volunteer group to help pound pups find homes in McIntosh County and the surrounding areas. What started off as a small volunteer part...
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Absentee Ballot applications available for 2026 election year
January 22, 2026
Voters in McIntosh County who want absentee ballots mailed to them for elections in 2026 should apply now. Any registered voter may request absentee ballots for a specific election or for a full calen...
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Fast Lanes Bowling Center celebrates 25 years
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Fast Lanes Bowling Center celebrates 25 years
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
January 22, 2026
Fast Lanes Bowling Center recently celebrated a mile marker anniversary – their 25th year in Checotah. “It’s hard to believe 25 years ago, Fast Lanes opened its doors,” Lori Barnard said. “And because...
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MLK Day gathering in reflects on faith, responsibility and community
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MLK Day gathering in reflects on faith, responsibility and community
By STAFF REPORT 
January 22, 2026
Community members gathered Sunday, Jan. 18, at Mount Olive Star Missionary Baptist Church in Checotah for a Martin Luther King Jr. Day observance centered on faith, reflection, and shared responsibili...
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Author shares story of purpose and memory
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Author shares story of purpose and memory
By STAFF REPORT 
January 22, 2026
Sulli Mariah Lee, author of the book Wees Are Kneak Moments and a member of the Eufaula High School Class of 1965, opened her presentation last Friday at the Eufaula Public Library by recalling a sent...
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Checotah Senior Center menu
January 22, 2026
January 26-30, 2026 Call to make reservations. Lunch served 11:30 a.m. Mon. - Fri. Monday, Jan. 26: Sloppy Joe; potato; veggie salad; cookie; milk Tuesday, Jan. 27: Chicken salad; cucumber salad; frui...
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Local Beta Sigma Phi announces meetings
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Local Beta Sigma Phi announces meetings
January 22, 2026
The local Beta Sigma Phi chapter met Jan. 12, 2026 at the lovely home of Janelle McKnight who served as hostess along with Gretchen Payne who served as cohostess. After Karen Martin reported that memb...
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News
Competitors needed for Chili Cook-Off
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
January 22, 2026
Who is ready to compete for the best tasting chili in McIntosh County? The 18th Annual Chili Cook-Off is set for Saturday, Feb, 28 to benefit the Heartland Heritage Museum & Gallery. This year the chi...
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Relax to reset and reconnect
Opinion
Relax to reset and reconnect
January 22, 2026
In a world where it seems we stay connected 24-7 to social media, our jobs and more, we must intentionally do what we can to stop and relax, reset and reconnect. Each week if I don’t intentionally tak...
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MLK Day in Eufaula: Justice That Keeps Moving
By MICHAEL BARNES 
January 22, 2026
In a town like Eufaula, people still know one another. We see familiar faces at ball games and grocery stores, in church pews and along the lake. That closeness is a gift. It is also a responsibility....
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