Gear up and grab your green - McIntosh Democrat

lifestyle

March 5, 2026

Gear up and grab your green

Break out the shamrocks, dust off the tutus and lace up those running shoes, the Eufaula Green Run 5K is back for its sixth year, bringing a splash of Irish spirit to the shoreline of Lake Eufaula.

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An Enchanted Night Under the Lights

March 5, 2026

p.m. -11 p.m. Prom tickets on sale now in Mrs. Ortiz Room 220 until March 13 for $40. Must be academically eligible to purchase and attend.

lifestyle

Freedom House chosen as Citizens of the Year

By Staff Reports

March 5, 2026

This year LaDonna Rhodes aka “The Paper Lady” with the McIntosh County Democrat had the privilege of announcing the Citizen of the Year award which went to Freedom House Adult & Teen Challenge with di...

lifestyle

Wild Onion Dinner

March 5, 2026

The Eufaula-Canadian Tribal Town will be hosting the annual Wild Onion Dinner on Saturday, March 14, 11:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Eufaula Indian Community Nutrition Center, 800 Birkes Rd., Eufaula. The ...

Opinion

While you’re waiting

March 5, 2026

While you’re waiting for the perfect opportunity, what opportunities are passing you by? While you’re waiting for the perfect time, is life passing you by because they say time waits for no man? What ...

Opinion

Abner Haynes

By By Michael Barnes

March 5, 2026

lifestyle

C.A.R.D. Senior Nutrition menu

March 5, 2026

March 9 - March 13 611 N. Broadway, Checotah Please call 918-237-1118 for meal reservations by 12 p.m. the day before services. Monday, March 9: Chili; baked potato; pears; crackers; cookie; milk Tues...

News

Saint Francis Health System expands in Eufaula

March 5, 2026

Saint Francis Health System is proud to expand in Eufaula, working to bring emergency services back to the community. The health system is preparing an existing building near the former hospital site ...

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FFA local Shayla Dismukes wins big at Muskogee

March 5, 2026

Shayla Dismukes from Checotah had a great showing recently at the Muskogee Regional Junior Livestock Show winning multiple divisions. Dismukes won Grand Champion Market Steer with a 1,435 pound steer ...

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City invests in firefighter safety with new protective gear

By SHAUNA BELYEU GENERAL MANAGER

March 5, 2026

The Eufaula Fire Department is better equipped to protect both firefighters and the community following a $147,000 investment approved by the Eufaula City Council in August for critical gear and equip...

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Community Calendar

March 5, 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, 100 N. 2nd Street, Eufa...

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Still singing forward

By MICHAEL BARNES

March 5, 2026

The Creek Baptist Alliance held its revival Feb. 22-25 at the Eufaula Indian Community Center. On the final night, the service opened quietly. People gathered and took their seats as conversations fad...