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A: Main, News...

Family and friends say farewell to Tracy Scroggins and his mother

By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER

March 5, 2026

It was a sad day when Checotah heard of the passing of one of their own, Tracy Scroggins, whose name lives on at the field house and playground in his hometown. Scroggins passed away at the age of 56 ...

B:, Sports...

Ironheads tame Wolves for Regional Consolation Championship

By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR

March 5, 2026

The Eufaula Ironheads continued their outstanding season with a commanding 5837 victory over the Heavener Wolves to capture the consolation regional championship and punch their ticket to area play. F...

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...

News

52nd Annual Checotah Band Daze

March 5, 2026

Checotah hosted their 52nd Annual Band Daze February 19 – 20 with 35 bands from across the state of Oklahoma competing in the twoday competition. Canadian HS Band directed by Glenn Sizemore and Barbar...

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...