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February 27, 2025
Democrats to meet March 11
By AIDEN PERKINS MCINTOSH COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY SECRETARY

The McIntosh County Democratic Party will hold their Monthly Meeting on March 11 at 6:30 p.mm in Checotah at the Jim Lucas Public Library, 626 W. Gentry Ave.

Two candidates will be there, Nathan Brewer for Oklahoma Senate District 8, and Ginger Knight for ICTC Board.

Brewer is running for Senate District 8 in the upcoming Special Election on May 13. He advocates for the passage of “Knight’s Law,” introduced in 2023. Additionally, Brewer aims to improve rural access to healthcare services, including mental health care. He will be answering questions and discussing his plans to help serve our community.

Ginger Knight is running for the ICTC Election on April 1.

Ginger believes in collaboration, progress, and community involvement to enhance the educational experience for every student. Ginger will also be answering questions and discussing her plans to help serve our community.

We will also be discussing precinct and county party elections.

It is more important now than ever for us to be united and involved. I can’t wait to see you there, bring a friend if you can.

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Fort Smith police arrest suspect in connection with a stabbing that injured one woman
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On March 13 Muskogee County Dispatch received a call from a subject reporting the discovery of a body in a pond near the intersection of Hwy 100 and I-40 in Webbers Falls. The Muskogee County Sheriff’...
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A nest lost, a legacy continues
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A nest lost, a legacy continues
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
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An eagles’ nest north of Checotah has been a sacred place for over a decade as locals have had the privilege of watching a pair of North America Bald Eagles raise their young each year at the edge of ...
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Meet Jamie Nelson – Checotah’s newest library clerk
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Meet Jamie Nelson – Checotah’s newest library clerk
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The Jim Lucas Checotah Public Library is excited to welcome Jamie Nelson as the newest member of the library team. Jamie brings warmth, enthusiasm, and a love for both books and community to her new r...
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