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January 15, 2026
Plans for 18th Annual Chili Cook-Off underway

It’s time to pull out those famous family chili recipes and see if you have what it takes to win this year’s 18th Annual Chili Cook-Off set for Saturday, Feb. 28 at the Checotah Community Center.

Eufaula Chamber of Commerce welcomes Tim Turner as new executive director
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Eufaula Chamber of Commerce welcomes Tim Turner as new executive director
January 15, 2026
SHAUNA BELYEU GENERAL MANAGER The Eufaula Area Chamber of Commerce has welcomed Tim Turner as its new executive director, a role he officially assumed on Jan. 1. “Tim brings fresh perspective and ener...
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Senseless killings still seen by a sovereign God
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Senseless killings still seen by a sovereign God
January 15, 2026
Every day I turn on the news I hear of more senseless killings. Headlines read “A senseless act” when a 15-year-old shoots and kills an Uber driver on New Year’s Day. One was working a holiday to make...
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Opinion
Lankford, Cornyn, and Colleagues introduce Stop Illegal Aliens Drunk Driving Act
January 15, 2026
WASH INGTON, DC — US Senators James Lankford (R-OK), John Cornyn (R-TX), and colleagues today introduced the Stop Illegal Aliens Drunk Driving Act, which would strengthen current immigration laws to e...
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Letters
January 15, 2026
In May of 2000 republicans used the terms “jackbooted thugs” and “storm troopers” after the government’s raid to retrieve Elian Gonzalez. Today’s so-called godly republicans worship them. Trump idoliz...
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Opinion
Oklahoma students invited to enter OBA Law Day Contest
January 15, 2026
Do you know an Oklahoma student who loves to write, draw or create? Encourage them to enter their work in the Oklahoma Bar Association’s annual Law Day Art and Writing Contest. The theme for this year...
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Opinion
Statewide Charter School Board audit finds no misappropriation at Epic
January 15, 2026
The Oklahoma Statewide Charter School Board has voted to accept the findings of a forensic audit of Epic Charter Schools’ finances. The audit revealed no misappropriation of funds or willful wrongdoin...
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Blood Institute launches blood donation appeal as O Blood inventory drops
January 15, 2026
The Blood Institute is issuing a broad blood donation appeal after blood inventory levels dropped sharply, from approximately 5,200 units at this time last year to about 2,200 units today. To help sta...
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Voter registration and absentee ballot deadlines are approaching
January 15, 2026
Friday, January 16, is the last day to apply for voter registration to be eligible to vote in the February 10 Henryetta School Board Special Election, McIntosh County Election Board Secretary Kim Limb...
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Senior Center menu
January 15, 2026
January 15-23, 2026 Thursday, Jan. 15: Baked chicken; mashed potatoes; green beans; roll; cake; milk Friday, Jan. 16: Egg/Sausage casserole; hash brown; juice; biscuit/gravy; milk Monday, Jan. 19: CLO...
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Community Calendar
January 15, 2026
List local meetings or events in the Community Area Calendar by emailing ladonna@cookson. news, texting 479-422-4210 or dropping off information at the McIntosh County Democrat, 300 S. Broadway, Checo...
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Sports
No. 1 Indiana crushes Oregon 56-22 to win Peach Bowl
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
January 15, 2026
Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza threw five scoring passes and the No. 1 Hoosiers crushed No. 5 Oregon 56-22 in the Peach Bowl semifinal on Friday night. No. 1 Indiana (15-0, No. 1 CFP) will face ...
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