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April 23, 2026

By ALICE CANADA

Welcome back to Marketing on Main Street. If you are joining us for the first time, you can catch up on previous columns on the Cookson Hills Publishers blog at Cookson. News. In this series, we focus on simple, practical strategies that help local businesses grow without overcomplicating the process.

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More adoptions, less litters

By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER

April 23, 2026

Two more city pound dogs found their forever homes through Paws N Claws rescue efforts this week. McIntosh County and abroad definitely need more adoptions and less litters of puppies and kittens. Of ...

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Checotah daycare case moves forward in district court

April 23, 2026

SHAUNA BELYEU GENERAL MANAGER A Checotah couple accused of abusing children in an in-home daycare appeared April 16 in McIntosh County District Court for a preliminary hearing before Associate Distric...

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Election Board hears contest in county commissioners race

April 23, 2026

The McIntosh County Election Board heard testimony at 10 a.m.Thursday, April 16, in a contest of candidacy filed against District 1 County Commissioner candidate Jeffery Coleman (Mc-Intosh County sher...

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Suspect accused of striking patrol car, fleeing deputies before arrest

By SHAUNA BELYEU GENERAL MANAGER

April 23, 2026

A McIntosh County man was arrested April 16 on a complaint of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, according to a probable cause affidavit. Steven Wayne Smith, 54, of Checotah, was taken into ...

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Senior Send Off and upcoming events

April 23, 2026

It’s hard to believe another school year has already come and is almost gone as seniors prepare for their last days in class, on stages and on the field. Here are a few end of the year events to remem...

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‘Art in The Park’ to celebrate all mothers

April 23, 2026

Local artists with the Checotah Art Guild invite the public to celebrate motherhood at their annual “Art in the Park” on Saturday, May 9. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Veterans P...

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Successful City Wide Spring Trash-Off Day

April 23, 2026

The City of Checotah and Checotah Chamber had a successful City Wide Spring Trash Off Day on Saturday, April 18. Around 13 Chamber and city personnel as well as 14 local volunteers, young and old, joi...

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Maura McDermott Wood chosen Beta Sigma Phi Sister of the Year

April 23, 2026

Local Beta Sigma Phi members have chosen Maura McDermott Wood as Sister of the Year. An active member, Maura designs and produces an attractive and historic yearbook for the local president each year....

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Chaney’s Pizza coming to Checotah

April 23, 2026

Chaney’s Pizza announced that in light of changing circumstances, they were finalizing their current operations in Eufaula on Friday, April 17 and opening a new chapter at a new location in Checotah. ...

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FFA Speech Contest draws record-breaking entries

April 23, 2026

On Monday, April 6, Checotah FFA hosted their annual Speech Contest with a record-breaking 599 speeches entered and judged throughout the evening. “What an incredible day it was!” stated FFA advisor Z...

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Studio 45: A new creative space bringing artists, ideas and community together in downtown Eufaula

By MICHAEL BARNES

April 23, 2026

On April 12, Studio 45 opened its doors in Eufaula, offering something more than a new venue. It is a place where creativity can gather, take form, and begin to take shape. Just off Main Street on Sel...