Victory Christian ends season for Lady Wildcats

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March 5, 2026

By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR

The Victory Christian Lady Conquerors brought the Checotah Lady Wildcats’ (4-18) season to a close Friday at Keys with a 48-34 regional victory. Checotah came out strong in the opening quarter, setting the early tone with aggressive play and confident shooting. The Lady Wildcats edged Victory Christian 11-9 in the first period behind contributions from Logan Dowdy, Nakia Carr, Kalleigh York, and Shyanne Madewell. Madewell caught fire early, scoring five of her team-high 18 points in the opening frame to keep Checotah in control.

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Commutation Hearing set in Jerry Don Hurst murder case

By SHAUNA BELYEU GENERAL MANAGER

March 5, 2026

Danny Turner was convicted of first-degree murder in 1992 for the 1991 poisoning death of his Checotah High School classmate, Jerry Don Hurst. Turner was convicted and sentenced by a McIntosh County j...

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Mayor issues proclamation honoring late editor Jerry Fink

By SHAUNA BELYEU GENERAL MANAGER

March 5, 2026

On March 2, the Eufaula City Council opened its regular meeting by honoring the life and legacy of longtime journalist Jerry Fink. Mayor James Hickman read a formal proclamation recognizing the late E...

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Chamber celebrates America and its members

By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER

March 5, 2026

Checotah Chamber of Commerce celebrated its members and America’s 250th year by hosting an Americana tablescape competition at their annual banquet held Tuesday, Feb. 25. Over 200 business leaders, Ch...

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Butler captured on Kerr Lake after two-week manhunt

By AMIE CATO-REMER EDITOR

March 5, 2026

After nearly two weeks on the run that included a reported kidnapping and a multi-county search, escaped inmate Robey L. Butler was captured Monday morning near Keota, bringing a tense manhunt to a sa...

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Masonic Lodge Breakfast Fundraiser

March 5, 2026

Saturday, March 7 8 a.m. – 10 a.m. Located at 625 W. Gentry Start your day off right with an all-you-can-eat homemade big breakfast consisting of farm fresh eggs, Blue & Gold sausage, pancakes, biscui...

lifestyle

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 ...

lifestyle

Gear up and grab your green

March 5, 2026

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. Ho...

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