CHECOTAH - Danna “E.I.” Jean Minnick,

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January 29, 2026

CHECOTAH – Danna “E.I.” Jean Minnick,

76, passed away Saturday, January 10, 2026, in Tulsa. No services planned.

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EUFAULA – Kevin Truman Smith,

January 29, 2026

65, passed away Saturday, January 24, 2026. No services scheduled at this time.

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CHECOTAH – Judith “Doris” (Anderson) Smith,

January 29, 2026

98, passed away January 25, 2026. Services pending.

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MUSKOGEE – Cole Anthony Chandler,

January 29, 2026

71, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, January 18, 2026. A graveside service was held Thursday, January 22, 2026 at Greenlawn Cemetery in Checotah, OK.

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CHECOTAH – Dora Lea Stockton,

January 29, 2026

66, passed away on January 21, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at Hunn Funeral Home in Checotah, with burial to follow at Greenl...

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EUFAULA – Dennis Gerald Rudnitski,

January 29, 2026

71, passed from this life on Thursday, January 22, 2026 at his home in Eufaula, OK. No services scheduled at this time.

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MUSKOGEE – Stanley Pitchford Thompson,

January 29, 2026

92, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, January 22, 2026. A Memorial Service will be held Friday, January 30, 2026 at 1 p.m. at Serenity Chapel of Garrett Family Funera...

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Lady Wildcats defeat Eufaula for 53-48 rivalry win

By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR

January 29, 2026

In a rivalry game that came down to the final minutes, the Checotah Lady Wildcats held their composure late to defeat the Eufaula Lady Ironheads 53-48 on Tuesday night. The Lady Ironheads led by Johna...

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Checotah falls to Eufaula 65-51 in second round action

By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR

January 29, 2026

The Checotah Wildcats played a tough game against archrival Eufaula Ironheads but came up short 65-51 in the second round of the Checotah Crossroads Classic on Wednesday. Eufaula jumped out to a fast ...

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Paws N Claws – Eufaula celebrates second anniversary

By STAFF REPORT

January 22, 2026

It’s been two years since Paws N Claws –Eufaula, OK started their volunteer group to help pound pups find homes in McIntosh County and the surrounding areas. What started off as a small volunteer part...

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Stilwell Indians pull away in second half to defeat Checotah Wildcats

By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR

January 22, 2026

STILWELL — The Stilwell Indians used a strong offensive performance and physical defense to defeat the Checotah Wildcats (3-9) by a final score of 74–38 in a nondistrict boys basketball game Friday ni...

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Absentee Ballot applications available for 2026 election year

January 22, 2026

Voters in McIntosh County who want absentee ballots mailed to them for elections in 2026 should apply now. Any registered voter may request absentee ballots for a specific election or for a full calen...