House approves increased penalties for domestic violence by strangulation

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March 19, 2026

Rep. John George, R-Newalla, this week unanimously passed a bill in the House that would add domestic violence by strangulation to the list of crimes requiring a person to serve 85% of a prison sentence before being eligible for consideration for parole.

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Nathan Duvall wins, pads standings lead

March 19, 2026

On paper, Nathan Duvall didn’t think he had much of a chance. It might be a good thing his skin is thicker than that. He stopped the clock in 3.8 seconds during Sunday’s championship round of the Fort...

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Heartland Heritage invites artifact enthusiasts

March 19, 2026

The Heartland Heritage Museum & Gallery will be hosting another meeting for artifact enthusiasts on Thursday, March 19 from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. at 116 N. Broadway in Checotah. Mel Phillips of the Oklahoma...

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Wild Game Dinner & Potluck at Lake Eufaula State Park

March 19, 2026

Come join locals for a great evening at Pickens Lake Group Camp, Hwy 150, Lake Eufaula State Park, on March 21 at 5 p.m. as Friends of Lake Eufaula State Park host their Annual Wild Game Dinner & Potl...

Opinion

‘Hopping history’ with local historian Roger Thompson

By Roger Thompson

March 19, 2026

“How the Bunny Hopped Into Easter” will be the topic explored at the 1 p.m. Friday, March 20 meeting of Friends of the Eufaula Memorial Library. Popular historian and superb researcher Roger Thompson ...

Opinion

GOP News

March 19, 2026

So what have Mc-Intosh County GOP members been up to these days? Well, we are busy planning an all day forum event with Pittsburg County at the SE Expo Center in McAlester for all statewide races. The...

Opinion

Long nights and legislative progress

By REP. NEIL HAYS

March 19, 2026

The past week at the Capitol has included some long nights as lawma k ers work to move legislation forward. This stage of session can bring lively debates as members advocate for their ideas and work ...

lifestyle

C.A.R.D. Senior Nutrition menu

March 19, 2026

March 23 - March 31 611 N. Broadway, Checotah Please call 918-237-1118 for meal reservations by 12 p.m. the day before services. Monday, March 23: Turkey & gravy; sweet potatoes; green beans; rice med...

Opinion

Value what truly matters

March 19, 2026

In the past three months I have lost three valuable people in my life which makes you stop and value what truly matters. First I lost my editor, Jerry, who was a key contributor to our local newspaper...

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Checotah

March 19, 2026

120 YEARS AGO Checotah Times Friday, Nov. 16, 1906 Christmas Day Foot Race On Christmas day at 9 o’clock in the morning a foot race will be run by Grandpa Amerson, age 79 years, and Grandpa Audd, age ...

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Heartland Heritage to offer $500 Vo-Tech Scholarship

March 19, 2026

The Heartland Heritage Museum and Art Gallery will be awarding a $500 check to one lucky senior from Checotah High School who is planning to attend Vo-Tech for the 20262027 Academic Year. Applicants w...

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McIntosh County sales tax income up

March 19, 2026

The Oklahoma Tax Commission recently released city sales tax collection figures that primarily represents local tax receipts from February business. The monies they reported this period represent sale...