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Blues Hall of Fame weathers the foul weather
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Blues Hall of Fame weathers the foul weather
By LENORE BECHTEL 
June 5, 2025
Saturday’s rainstorm didn’t put a damper on the Oklahoma Blues Hall of Fame celebration and induction ceremonies Saturday in Rentiesville. One band after another took to the stage at the Down Home Blu...
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2 dead in apparent murder/suicide
June 5, 2025
What authorities say appears to be a murder suicide took place at about 4:42 p.m., Tuesday, May 27 in Checotah. D ead are Rachel Stewart, 31, of Eufaula, and Todd Patterson, 30, of Checotah, who were ...
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2 burned in boating accident
June 5, 2025
Two people from Oklahoma City were injured Sunday afternoon at the Eufaula Cove Marina when their boat exploded at a fueling dock near the Tumbleweed’s restaurant. Lauren Taylor, a passenger on the bo...
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Boyd pleads guilty to arson, assault
June 5, 2025
Checotah resident James Anthony Boyd, 39, has pled guilty to one count of seconddegree arson and one count of assault and battery on a law enforcement officer. At a hearing on Thursday, May 22, Distri...
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Checotah Class of 2005 Reunion
June 5, 2025
Let’s celebrate our 20year reunion together! Join us for a fun class reunion weekend! It will be a weekend of laughter and memories you’ll cherish forever! June 13 -15 Marvel Resort, Gore, OK For more...
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Celebrate Flag Day, June 14
June 5, 2025
Bring us your tattered and weathered flag. Observe as our local Boys Scouts and DAV members honorably retire it. Sat., June 14 Starting at 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Free Cookout, Games and Raffle At Veterans Pa...
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Eufaula becoming an international city
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Eufaula becoming an international city
By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR 
June 5, 2025
A couple from Kosov, north of Albania, found their way to Eufaula by way of Texas to open an Italian restaurant, a diner whose cuisine rivals most metropolitan eateries. Sara and Alban Osmanaj have ha...
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Class of 2025 says goodbye to Wildcat ways
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Class of 2025 says goodbye to Wildcat ways
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
May 29, 2025
The graduating Class of 2025 had a busy last two weeks of school with their last senior trip, Senior Scholarships and Awards, Senior Walk, Senior Sunset, Sports Banquet, FFA Banquet, Cheer Banquet and...
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Heavy rains, strong winds blow through Memorial Day Weekend
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Heavy rains, strong winds blow through Memorial Day Weekend
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May 29, 2025
- Eufaula - Checotah - Canadian - Indianola - Hanna - Stidham - Vivian - Lake Eufaula State Park - Raiford - Arrowhead State Park - Enterprise - Pierce - Onapa - Vernon JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR It w...
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Two charged with killing Eufaulan Ashton Wright
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Two charged with killing Eufaulan Ashton Wright
By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR 
May 29, 2025
MUSKOGEE - Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the March 31 murder of 21-yearold Ashton Wright, a Eufaula resident found shot and left for dead on a Muskogee street. Being held without ...
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‘Remembering the Fallen’ on Memorial Day
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‘Remembering the Fallen’ on Memorial Day
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
May 29, 2025
On May 26, the Disabled American Veterans, McIntosh County Chapter 3, hosted a moving ceremony to commemorate the brave men and women who lost their lives to give others their freedom. The program “Re...
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Another successful Kindergarten graduation
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Another successful Kindergarten graduation
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
May 22, 2025
On May 9 an excited Class of ’37 graduated from Kindergarten in Checotah at the Myrtle Frost Event Center under the direction of Marshalls new principal, Katelyn Walker, who welcomed everyone to the s...
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Tornadoes plague area
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Tornadoes plague area
By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR 
May 22, 2025
Thunderstorms and a dozen tornadoes ripped through areas around McIntosh County Monday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). Across Oklahoma, at least 10 homes were destroyed, an...
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2025 Senior Scholarships recipients announced
May 22, 2025
Several seniors from the Class of 2025 walked away with senior scholarships at their awards assembly on May 12 at the Checotah Performing Arts Center. Checotah High School Principal Jennifer Campbell ...
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City Council preparing’2025-26 budget
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May 22, 2025
The Checotah City Council entered May with momentum, tackling major infrastructure improvements, budget discussions and a renewed focus on long-term planning for the city’s future. During a special se...
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Press release about fire department fires up many
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Press release about fire department fires up many
May 22, 2025
A press release issued Friday, May 9 by Interim City Manager Andrea Weckmuel-ler Behringer, who resigned the same day to accept a job in Ennis, Texas has fired up the Eufaula community even though she...
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Multi-Purpose Building renamed after beloved educator
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Multi-Purpose Building renamed after beloved educator
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
May 15, 2025
The CIS Multi-Purpose Building was recently renamed after the beloved administrator Jerry L. Faught, a longtime Checotah resident who was instrumental in the creation of the building itself decades ag...
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Fundraiser supports consumers’ backs and schools
May 15, 2025
Checotah High School Football is excited to announce it will be hosting a one-day Mattress Fundraiser on Saturday, May 17 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. For one day only, Checotah High School will be transform...
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Special events scheduled to honor all military
May 15, 2025
The DAV Chapter 3 McIntosh County will be hosting two events to honor all military veterans. The first event will be Friday, May 23 at 5 p.m. at Veterans Park in Checotah. There will be free hot dogs ...
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Duvall Dynasty continues to qualify cowboys
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Duvall Dynasty continues to qualify cowboys
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
May 15, 2025
After a competitive weekend at Checotah Round Up Club, the 46th Annual Duvall Steer Wrestling Jackpot is in the books and the Duvall Dynasty continues to keep qualifying cowboys to compete. Although s...
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City of Checotah prepares fireworks and family fun
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City of Checotah prepares fireworks and family fun
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
June 26, 2025
The City of Checotah is gearing up for the greatest Fourth of July Freedom Fest celebration the community has ever seen. There will be plenty of sights and sounds to see this year during their allday ...
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Ex Pittsburg County jailer charged with attempting to rob Lakeside Pharmacy
By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR 
June 26, 2025
A former Pittsburg County jailer, who was named a Detention Officer of the Year in 2024, has been arrested and charged with attempted robbery with a weapon and child neglect. Jose Kirkes, 33, of McAle...
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Woman barefoot and pulling toy wagon fights officer
By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR 
June 26, 2025
A barefooted 23-year-old Oktaha woman was walking near I-40, pulling a toy wagon missing its front wheels, has been arrested for assault and battery on a police officer, conspiracy to perform an act o...
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Smelser to become county treasurer July 1
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Smelser to become county treasurer July 1
By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR 
June 26, 2025
Kimberly Smelser has been first deputy in the McIntosh County Treasurer’s Office since January 2021. On Tuesday, July 1, she will become county treasurer, replacing Betty Whisenhunt, whose final day i...
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Checotah Alumni to host reunion this weekend
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Checotah Alumni to host reunion this weekend
June 26, 2025
The Checotah High School Alumni Reunion is finally here and will be two days reminiscing over high school days gone by too quickly. On Friday, June 27, everyone is invited to the Katy Depot to catch u...
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