FFA driven to succeed

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November 28, 2024

On Friday, Nov. 22, the Checotah FFA Livestock Judging Team traveled over four-hours away to Cherokee, OK, but it was worth the drive because they came back with 2nd High Team Overall at the CUTS Livestock Judging Contest.

The team also took High Overall Team for Reasons and High Team in Swine.

In individual divisions: Rylee Howell was High Overall Individual for Swine.

Jade McPeak was 3rd High Individual for Reason and High Individual in Sheep.

Shayla Dismukes was 4th High Individual in Reasons.

Sophie McGuire was 6th High Individual in Goats.

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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...

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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 ...

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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...

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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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Lawmakers take office, OICA begins developing children’s legislative agenda

By JOE DORMAN, OICA CEO

November 28, 2024

OKLAHOMA CITY – On Wednesday, November 20, the new class of Oklahoma lawmakers will take office. In total, 31 new Oklahoma lawmakers – 17 in the House and 14 in the Senate – will join 117 veteran lawm...