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April 16, 2026

Ambrose new superintendent

Checotah has a new superintendent – congratulations Ryan Ambrose! CIS Principal Ryan Ambrose has formerly taken the intermediate school and turned it into a National Blue Ribbon School and he has also won the Terrel H. Bell award for outstanding school leadership. There is no doubt he will serve Checotah well as their new superintendent. Read more in next week’s edition.

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Don’t miss the City Wide Spring Trash Off – Saturday, April 18

April 16, 2026

Residents must have a current city water bill to bring items to Heritage Waste or Senior Citizen Center. Trash pickup is available for the elderly and those unable to leave their homes. Call the Chamb...

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Burned biker still recovering

By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER

April 16, 2026

A beloved biker, James”Dauber” Eaton is still recovering after a horrific fire left a larger portion of his body burnt. Though Eaton has had receive multiple skin grafts he still has a long road to re...

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‘Art in The Park’ set for May 9

April 16, 2026

The Checotah Art Guild will host their annual “Art in the Park’ on Saturday, May 9 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Veteran’s Park at 112 North Broadway next to the Checotah Chamber of Commerce (114 Nort...

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Recognizing the hearts behind the rescue

By SHAUNA BELYEU GENERAL MANAGER

April 16, 2026

A local volunteer group dedicated to giving animals a second chance received special recognition as the City of Eufaula issued a proclamation on April 6, highlighting its impact on the community. Duri...

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Checotah Carnival and Cruise Night set for April 30 – May 3

April 16, 2026

Get ready for a weekend of carnival fun, classic cars and crazy horsepower in Checotah. A carnival will kick off the weekend fun and go from April 30 to May 3 at the Checotah Sports Complex. Thursday ...

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Candidate files formal contest in District 1 commissioner race

By SHAUNA BELYEU GENERAL MANAGER

April 16, 2026

A dispute has emerged in the race for McIntosh County Commissioner District 1 after a candidate formally challenged the eligibility of a fellow candidate following the April filing period. According t...

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Sexual Assault Honor Walk is Friday

April 16, 2026

The Muscogee Nation - Muscogee (Creek) Nation Center for Victim Services is hosting its annual Sexual Assault Honor Walk, beginning at noon Friday, April 17th, Posey Park in Eufaula. Make strides to b...

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April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month

By SHAUNA BELYEU GENERAL MANAGER

April 16, 2026

Wear Teal Every Tuesday Sexual Assault Awareness & Personal Safety with Lori Fullbright April 20 at Connors State Muskogee at 12 p.m. RSVP to WISH Women In Safe House Demin Day - April 29

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Library Program to spotlight Civil War Stories Beyond the Battlefield

April 16, 2026

The human side of the Civil War—the stories that unfolded far from the front lines—will take center stage when Dr. James Finck speaks at the next meeting of the Friends of the Eufaula Memorial Library...

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C.A.R.D. Senior Nutrition menu

By April 20th - 24th 611 N. Broadway, Checotah

April 16, 2026

Please call 918-237-1118 for meal reservations by 12 p.m. the day before services. Monday, April 20: Hamburger; tater tots; applesauce; granola bar; milk Tues., April 21: Ham & bean soup; spinach; zuc...

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Baughman edges Asher in close Eufaula school board race

By SHAUNA BELYEU GENERAL MANAGER

April 16, 2026

The Eufaula Public Schools Board of Education race came down to a tight race last Tuesday, with Amber Michelle Baughman defeating incumbent Martha Jane Asher. Baughman received 178 votes to Asher’s 17...