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Holiday Events & Gathering’s
A: Main, News
December 5, 2024
Holiday Events & Gathering’s
By Checotah Bands Christmas Concert Dec. 10 at 6 p.m. Performing Arts Center Free Admission

Daddy Daughter/ Mommy & Me Blizzard Ball

Dec. 6 from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Checotah Middle School Old Gym, 1st and Jefferson Hosted by the Checotah Color Guard and Band

Christmas Open House at Freedom House

Thurs., Dec. 12 from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Door Prizes, Refreshments, Holiday Home Tour & Christmas Shopping 237 W. North Ave. Checotah Free event – Come & Go

Selfies with Santa

First Family Federal Credit Union will be offering Selfies with Santa Dec. 6 from 2-4 p.m. at their Checotah branch. Bring your camera and grab a picture with the “Big Guy” before he heads back to the North Pole to check on his elves and toy production.

Haltom’s Huddle Food Drive underway

Haltom’s Huddle will be collecting canned goods until Dec. 15.

Haltom is asking for the support of both communities to help with local charities to get food to those in need this holiday season.

Drop off the goods to the local newspaper office, the McIntosh County Democrat or the Eufaula Indian Journal and local charities in Checotah and Eufaula will receive all the cans and goods collected the week before Christmas.

GriefShare program, Surviving the Holidays

The GriefShare program, “Surviving the Holidays” video helps grievers to find strength, healing and tools to move forward in their daily walk through the deep pain of grief.

This free program will be offered and open to the public on Saturday, December 14, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Checotah First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. Please enter through the East door.

Angel Trees Out Around Town

The Angel Trees will be out this weekend.

Pick up an angel for a child who might not experience the joy of Christmas.

Located at Atwood’s, Armstrong Bank, Peoples National Bank, First Family Credit Union, Fast Lanes Bowling, Walmart and Sharpe’s.

A Golden Christmas for local nursing home residents To benefit residents at Checotah Nursing & Rehabilitation Sponsored by the Checotah Art Guild Select an angel from the tree located at the Heartland Heritage Museum & Gallery.

Purchase and return unwrapped items with the angel attached by Dec. 18.

Checotah’s Dazzling Christmas Lights Contest Jump into the holiday spirit this year by decorating your home or business with the best Christmas lights and décor. Judging will be held on Dec. 17 so keep those lights on.

Call the Chamber at 918-473-2070 to sign up by Dec. 13. Must be in city limits.

Cash prizes and bragging rights!

Staying Warm for Winter

Drop off lightly used to new coats, shoes and blankets Now until Dec. 7 Pick up dates Dec. 14 and 21 Drop off at Local Banks, Local Churches, The Perk, Checotah Public Schools, Wildcat Nutrition, Culture Cannabis, Sallie’s Café and Pizza Hut.

Cookie Crawl Dec. 14

The annual Eufaula Area Chamber of Commerce Christmas Cookie Crawl will be Saturday Dec. 14 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

While you’re out shopping, visit Eufaula stores and sample their homemade desserts and vote for your favorite.

The desserts with the most votes will win trophies for first, second and third place.

Eufaula’s Lighted Christmas Parade

Don’t miss Santa, or the Snow Queen and King Saturday, Dec. 7 at 6 p.m. Downtown Eufaula

Nine Marina Lighted Boat Parade Saturday, Dec. 14 at 7 p.m. 575 Number 9 Marina Rd in Eufaula Deck your boat with lights & décor Spectators can view from the marina, dock, campgrounds and the bridge.

Retro Christmas Dec. 14

Legacy on Main Street presents Matthew Boyce’s Retro Christmas Spectacular Dec. 14, 224 N. Main St.

Dinner and show $75. Show only $35. Doors open at 6 p.m.; dinner served at 6:30 p.m.; show at 7:30 p.m.

Dinner menu by Chef Zack Robinson: Entrée: your choice of beef medallions or shrimp volovan served with herb roast potatoes and grilled asparagus.

Dessert: fried apple cheesecake. Purchase tickets at www.legacyonmainstreet. com or call 405-248-2992.

Heartland Bazaar Presents Santa Land 2024

Saturday, Dec. 7 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Eufaula Armory, 48 Memorial Dr. Over 40 vendors and Santa visits in the afternoon.

Info at heartlandbazaarok@yahoo.com.

Family and friends say farewell to Tracy Scroggins and his mother
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Family and friends say farewell to Tracy Scroggins and his mother
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
March 5, 2026
It was a sad day when Checotah heard of the passing of one of their own, Tracy Scroggins, whose name lives on at the field house and playground in his hometown. Scroggins passed away at the age of 56 ...
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Ironheads tame Wolves for Regional Consolation Championship
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Ironheads tame Wolves for Regional Consolation Championship
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
March 5, 2026
The Eufaula Ironheads continued their outstanding season with a commanding 5837 victory over the Heavener Wolves to capture the consolation regional championship and punch their ticket to area play. F...
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Commutation Hearing set in Jerry Don Hurst murder case
By SHAUNA BELYEU GENERAL MANAGER 
March 5, 2026
Danny Turner was convicted of first-degree murder in 1992 for the 1991 poisoning death of his Checotah High School classmate, Jerry Don Hurst. Turner was convicted and sentenced by a McIntosh County j...
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Mayor issues proclamation honoring late editor Jerry Fink
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Mayor issues proclamation honoring late editor Jerry Fink
By SHAUNA BELYEU GENERAL MANAGER 
March 5, 2026
On March 2, the Eufaula City Council opened its regular meeting by honoring the life and legacy of longtime journalist Jerry Fink. Mayor James Hickman read a formal proclamation recognizing the late E...
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Chamber celebrates America and its members
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Chamber celebrates America and its members
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
March 5, 2026
Checotah Chamber of Commerce celebrated its members and America’s 250th year by hosting an Americana tablescape competition at their annual banquet held Tuesday, Feb. 25. Over 200 business leaders, Ch...
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Butler captured on Kerr Lake after two-week manhunt
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Butler captured on Kerr Lake after two-week manhunt
By AMIE CATO-REMER EDITOR 
March 5, 2026
After nearly two weeks on the run that included a reported kidnapping and a multi-county search, escaped inmate Robey L. Butler was captured Monday morning near Keota, bringing a tense manhunt to a sa...
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Editor Picks
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Masonic Lodge Breakfast Fundraiser
March 5, 2026
Saturday, March 7 8 a.m. – 10 a.m. Located at 625 W. Gentry Start your day off right with an all-you-can-eat homemade big breakfast consisting of farm fresh eggs, Blue & Gold sausage, pancakes, biscui...
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An Enchanted Night Under the Lights
March 5, 2026
p.m. -11 p.m. Prom tickets on sale now in Mrs. Ortiz Room 220 until March 13 for $40. Must be academically eligible to purchase and attend.
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Freedom House chosen as Citizens of the Year
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Freedom House chosen as Citizens of the Year
By Staff Reports 
March 5, 2026
This year LaDonna Rhodes aka “The Paper Lady” with the McIntosh County Democrat had the privilege of announcing the Citizen of the Year award which went to Freedom House Adult & Teen Challenge with di...
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Wild Onion Dinner
March 5, 2026
The Eufaula-Canadian Tribal Town will be hosting the annual Wild Onion Dinner on Saturday, March 14, 11:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Eufaula Indian Community Nutrition Center, 800 Birkes Rd., Eufaula. The ...
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Gear up and grab your green
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Gear up and grab your green
March 5, 2026
Break out the shamrocks, dust off the tutus and lace up those running shoes, the Eufaula Green Run 5K is back for its sixth year, bringing a splash of Irish spirit to the shoreline of Lake Eufaula. Ho...
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