Grant Callison hired as new Eufaula Boys basketball coach

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July 24, 2025

Eufaula School Board officially gave the ok to hire Grant Callison as the 2025-2026 boys basketball coach.

Callison is a Eufaula graduate and has coached since 2012. He has achieved eight District Championships, seven Area Tournament appearances, and four Area Championships as well as four State Tournament appearances.

Callison takes over the program after Rob McKinzie resigned earlier this year.

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Local Army Staff Sergeant guards 60th Presidential Inauguration

By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER

July 31, 2025

Army Staff Sergeant Tom Butler, of the 2120th Engineer Company located in Broken Arrow, had the privilege of being part of the 60th Inauguration last month and was honored to be there. “I’ve been in t...

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Make plans for chilly weather and the 17th Annual Chili Cook-Off

July 31, 2025

Chilly weather is the perfect time for some steamin’ hot chili and some spicy competition. Who’s going to walk away with braggin’ rights this year at the 17th Annual Chili Cook-Off? You don’t want to ...

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Eufaula VFW Auxiliary helps create Veterans Park in Skiatook

By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR

July 31, 2025

SKIATOOK – It was a family affair at the Feb. 15 groundbreaking ceremony for Veterans Park. The Park is being created in honor of the late Justin Lambillotte, who was a soldier when he died at Fort Ho...

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Checotah Chamber Banquet

July 31, 2025

Checotah Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet will be held Feb. 25 at 6:30 p.m. at the First Free Will Family Life Center. Tickets are $25 and Tablescape contest is also $25. Doors will open at 6 p.m.

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Checotah First United Methodist Church Prom Boutique

July 31, 2025

Saturday, March 1 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. $10 Prom Dresses and some men’s suits are also for sale. Church is providing prom wear and accessories for high school students. Each student must select their ...

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Man who was arrested for assault ordered to seek anger management

July 31, 2025

A 39-year-old Eufaula man charged with assaulting his girlfriend and brother last year entered an Alford plea in district court Friday and was given a 10-year suspended sentence. An Alford plea is a g...

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DAKOTA

July 31, 2025

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McIntosh County DAV chapter members committed to ‘taking care of our others’

By LYNN ADAMS SPECIAL TO THE DEMOCRAT

July 31, 2025

SALLISAW — The fact that Pete Laughlin was visiting the new Sallisaw Veterans Center on July 22 was not that unusual. The fact that he found the time in his packed schedule to visit Oklahoma’s latest ...

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July 31, 2025

Checotah High School is among those implementing the mandate with a stricter policy that prohibits students from using or possessing poweredon devices, including smartphones, smartwatches, tablets, an...

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July 31, 2025

never resurfaced. According to the OHP, Michele Watson stopped her 2025 Crest Tritoon in the middle of the lake nine miles west of Eufaula and jumped into the water to swim and did not resurface. Pass...

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MICKEY D’S

July 31, 2025

and milkshakes in 1948. Then in 1961, Ray Kroc bought out the fast food chain with over 38,000 restaurants in more than 100 countries. Known for its iconic Golden Arches McDonald’s is also known as th...