Obituaries
November 14, 2024
DEATH NOTICES

CHECOTAH – Jeannice Ann Lockhart, 74, passed away on October 16, 2024 in Eufaula, Oklahoma. A Celebration of Life was held Friday, November 1 at McNeil’s Funeral Services in Mustang, OK.

CHECOTAH – Elizabeth “Beth” Ellen Frost, of Checotah, 72, entered her heavenly home Sunday, November 3, 2024. A memorial service was held Thursday, November 7, at the First Free Will Baptist Church in Checotah,OK.

PIERCE/CHECOTAH – Jerry Melton Creel, 86, entered the gates of heaven on Thursday, November 7, 2024, at his home in Pierce, OK. A church service was held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13 at Lighthouse Christian Center with a graveside service at 2 p.m. at Pierce Cemetery.

CHECOTAH – Verby Carl Hairod, 87, entered the gates of heaven, on Friday, November 8th, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Services are pending at this time.

Trading a cane for a cross
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Trading a cane for a cross
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
November 28, 2024
Locals may have wondered why a man was carrying a cross through downtown Checotah on Nov. 15 and then through Eufaula on Nov 19, but for those who were brave enough to stop and ask, one mans journey a...
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Patrick Murphy given life sentence in 1999 killing
November 28, 2024
MUSKOGEE - After 25 years a man who brutally killed a victim in rural Mc-Intosh County was convicted of second-degree murder last week in federal court in Muskogee. Patrick Dwayne Murphy, 52, of Verno...
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Candidate filing for Board of Education begins December 2
November 28, 2024
Candidate filing for the Board of Education begins Monday, Dec. 2, for McIntosh County school districts. Those who wish to file for a Board of Education office must submit a Declaration of Candidacy t...
Successful 2024 MCCA Membership Banquet
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Successful 2024 MCCA Membership Banquet
November 28, 2024
Over 200 producers turned out last Tuesday evening for the McIntosh County Cattlemens Association Annual Membership Banquet at the Checotah Senior Citizens Center. MCCA President Josh Emerson thanked ...
Lights On Eufaula shines light on Christmas season
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Lights On Eufaula shines light on Christmas season
By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR 
November 28, 2024
Channel 6 news anchor Craig Day was the guest of honor at this years Lights On Eufaula celebration, an event hosted by Karen Weldin and Vision Eufaula. Hundreds of fans filled the streets, visiting st...
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Chamber Christmas Lighting Competition coming
November 28, 2024
The Checotah Chamber of Commerce will host a friendly, residential and business Christmas lighting competition this year. The Chamber will give away $600 to three lucky residents and one lucky busines...
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Blender Bike Smoothies offered Dec. 4
November 28, 2024
Come join the McIntosh County OSU Extension Office as they host the OSU Mobile Medical Van on December 4 at 311 N. Broadway in Checotah. Everyone is invited to come enjoy a tasty smoothie made with th...
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Surviving the Holidays GriefShare Program offered
November 28, 2024
The holidays are fast approaching, but for those who are grieving the loss of a loved one these special times can be difficult times. Facing any holiday after the death of a loved one can be more diff...
Gratefulness goes a long way
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Gratefulness goes a long way
November 28, 2024
Nothing wears me out more than ungratefulness because I believe we should be thankful all year around and not just on certain days like Thanksgiving. Ingratitude is a poor return of kindness and so ug...
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Commitment to Serve
By REP. TIM TURNER 
November 28, 2024
On Wednesday, Nov. 20, I had the immense honor of being sworn in as your State Representative for House District 15. This moment is more than just the start of a new chapter; it’s the beginning of a j...
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