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February 26, 2026

March 2 – March 6

611 N. Broadway, Checotah Please call 918-237-1118 for meal reservations by 12 p.m. the day before services.

Monday, March 2: Chicken & Noodles; cabbage; pickled beets; cake; milk Tuesday, March 3: Chef salad w/ ham, cheese and egg; baked potato; croutons; cream pie; milk Wed., March 4: Shepherd’s pie; peaches; biscuit; cookie; milk Thurs., March 5: Beefy Mac & Cheese; broccoli; tomato & zucchini; sliced apples; milk Friday, March 6: Sloppy Joe; corn; fruit cocktail; cookie; milk

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Circle the State with Song Concert

February 26, 2026

Local elementary and middle school students will be participating in Circle the State with Song (CTSWS), a statewide choral event sponsored by the Oklahoma Music Educators Association. Circle the Stat...

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Tytin Daniels takes 2nd in state

February 26, 2026

Nine-year-old Tytin Daniels won 2nd place in the 8U Heavy Weight division at the 2026 OKWA 48th Annual State Championships on Saturday, Feb. 21. The tournaments took place throughout the day at the OG...

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Morning Rescue inspired by Paws N Claws pup

By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER

February 26, 2026

Paws N Claws started their meager rescue efforts to save the local pound pups on January 26, 2024. Some of the first dogs ever adopted went out of state and one very lucky pup was adopted by Brad Shro...

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Abner Haynes

By By Michael Barnes

February 26, 2026

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Get ready for a Chili Cookin’ weekend of fun

February 26, 2026

Get ready for a weekend of fun, food and friendly competition at the 18th Annual Checotah Chili Cook-Off this Saturday, Feb. 28! This year competitors will set up at the First Free Will Baptist Life C...

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ANNUAL BLACK HISTORY MONTH SEMINAR

February 26, 2026

Saturday, February 28 at 11 a.m. Mt. Olive Star Baptist Church 413665 E. 1080 Rd., Checotah, OK Rev. Samuel Cunningham, Pastor Sponsored by the Warrior School Restoration Organization Inc. Alma Harper...

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A Century of Black History Commemorations

February 26, 2026

The theme for 2026 Black History Month is “A Century of Black History Commemorations,” honoring its 100th anniversary. This theme emphasizes 100 years of intentional efforts to honor, study, and prese...

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Free tax preparation available

February 26, 2026

Free tax preparation service is being offered by the AARP Foundation beginning Feb. 14 and continuing through April 11. The service will be available on Fridays, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Eufaula C...

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Escaped convict

February 26, 2026

As of press time, local and state authorities are on the lookout for an escaped inmate from the Jackie Brannon Correctional Center in McAlester. Robey Butler allegedly walked away from the facility la...

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Paws N Claws Community Pet Pantry continues operations

February 26, 2026

Paws N Claws Community Pet Pantry located at the Eufaula Indian Journal has set new hours but continues its operations to help those in need in the McIntosh County area. Monday through Friday from 1 p...

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I will never understand

February 26, 2026

There are so many things messed up in this world today and so many things that I will never understand. Like how do people just walk away from a family pet that they’ve had three years or 13 years all...