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BACK TO SCHOOL ENROLLMENT
By Marshall Elementary Enrollment 
August 1, 2024
PreK/New Student Enrollment (In person only) Aug. 2 from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Please bring: Birth certificate, shot records, proof of residency, parent’s photo ID, CDIB card if applicable Returning student...
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Judges give two thumbs up to 40th Annual Whole Hawg Days
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Judges give two thumbs up to 40th Annual Whole Hawg Days
By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR 
August 1, 2024
Cook-off judges Eddie Hartwick and Robert Campbell had high praise for the 40th Annual Whole Hawg Days, and they weren’t just talking about the chefs but the whole hawg, the fans, the car show, the ar...
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Former Eufaula councilman Dan Kirby sentenced to 41 months in prison
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Former Eufaula councilman Dan Kirby sentenced to 41 months in prison
August 1, 2024
BENNETT BRINKMAN NONDOC MUSKOGEE — More than a year after he was convicted of involuntary manslaughter for the motorcycle wreck that caused the death of his girlfriend, Sheryl Bichsel, a federal judge...
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Police looking for armed robbers
August 1, 2024
A search continues for four, possibly black, males alleged to have robbed Casey’s General Store, 1051 W. Gentry Ave., in Checotah. The armed and masked suspects entered the store at about 2:43 a.m. on...
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Juveniles accused of burglary face justice
August 1, 2024
A gang of juveniles who broke into a Checotah gun store on July 12 and made off with 16 handguns are in the custody of their parents and awaiting criminal proceedings in juvenile court. The five, rang...
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Texan accused of raping 14-year-old
August 1, 2024
A Texas man who was arrested in Checotah on July 11 on suspicion of kidnapping a 14-year-old-girl has been charged in McIntosh County District Court with second degree rape and possession of a stolen ...
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Great turnout for Honey Springs Memorial and director’s last day
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Great turnout for Honey Springs Memorial and director’s last day
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
July 18, 2024
On Saturday, July 13, Honey Springs hosted their Annual Memorial Service commemorating the 161th anniversary of the Battle of Honey Springs, the largest battle of approximately 107 documented Civil Wa...
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Alleged kidnapper caught in Checotah
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
July 18, 2024
Crossed state lines with victim from Texas On Thursday, July 11, in the early morning hours, Checotah Chief of Police Darren Glover and Lieutenant Marvin Harrell responded to an urgent call by the man...
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Checotah sees mini-crime wave
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
July 18, 2024
Like many places, Checotah has seen a rise in crime in their area. The Checotah Police Department has had their hands full this past week with everything from kidnappers to crooks. Last Thursday, Chie...
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Retired Sen. James Inhofe dies
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Retired Sen. James Inhofe dies
July 18, 2024
Oklahoma’s longest-serving United States Senator James M. Inhofe passed away at 4:48 a.m. after a stroke on July 9. He passed peacefully, surrounded by his wife Kay, and his three surviving children, ...
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Fire destroys businesses but not dreams
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Fire destroys businesses but not dreams
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
July 18, 2024
A fire that started in the wee hours of the morning a little over a week ago may have destroyed three local businesses but it didn’t destroy Vicky David’s dreams. “I am so grateful for God’s protectio...
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Indian community goes whole hawg on Whole Hawg Day
By JON TIGER 
July 18, 2024
The Eufaula Indian Community will host Whole Hawg Day events at their facility at 800 Birkes Rd. The public is invited to this free-of-charge event, which will start with an indoor arts and crafts sho...
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The Checotah Chamber
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The Checotah Chamber
December 7, 2023
The Checotah Chamber of Commerce pulled off their first fun-filled night, Dec. 4. Read more about the parade, the Lighted Christmas Parade and Christmas in the Park is one grand marshals and the winne...
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Pickleball, a big “dill” for Checotah
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Pickleball, a big “dill” for Checotah
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
July 6, 2023
_e Jim Lucas Checotah Public Library has always stood out from other libraries due to its outstanding sta who goes above and beyond for their community. However, now they may be the st library in Okla...
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Program helps paint the town
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Program helps paint the town
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
July 6, 2023
CHS art teacher Elisa Ortiz, along with her daughter Elisabeth and teacher Sheila Goad, are still painting the town through the Carolyn Watson Rural Oklahoma Community Foundation. In 2021 the Checotah...
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Kirby convicted in criminal case; still faces civil suit
By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR 
July 6, 2023
Former Eufaula city councilman Dan Kirby, 65, may have been found guilty last week of involuntary manslaughter by a federal jury in Muskogee, but his legal woes do not end there. He still faces a civi...
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Federal jury finds Kirby guilty of involuntary manslaughter
By BENNETT BRINKMAN NONDOC.COM 
July 6, 2023
A sentencing hearing for Kirby was not immediately set. In federal court, involuntary manslaughter carries a maximum sentence of up to eight years in prison. MUSKOGEE — A_er nearly e hours of delibera...
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Low pay equals high turnover in law enforcement
By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR 
July 6, 2023
How much is a life worth? If you are a law enforcement o_cer, apparently not much in terms of pay. Income is relatively low, danger very high, at least for o_cers in McIntosh County. Nationally, worki...
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Imagination Library coming to McIntosh County
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Imagination Library coming to McIntosh County
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
July 6, 2023
_e Checotah Lions Club recently had Laura Sikes speak to them about Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library and about the program coming to McIntosh County children from birth to age e. _ere are an estimat...
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USS CARR crew reunites to honor fallen sailor, Checotah’s own Paul Henry Carr
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USS CARR crew reunites to honor fallen sailor, Checotah’s own Paul Henry Carr
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
June 29, 2023
Navy sailors who served on the USS CARR (FFG52) gathered in Checotah for their _rst crew reunion to honor Paul Henry Carr, whom their ship was named for and whose picture hung in their mess hall as a ...
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Remembering Jerry
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Remembering Jerry
By SHAUNA BELYEU GENERAL MANAGER 
February 5, 2026
Jerry Fink never met a story he couldn’t write. For more than 50 years, he wrote them from the front lines of war zones to the bright lights of Las Vegas, from the smoking buildings of OKC to the quie...
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Honoring a Quiet Hero: The Legacy of Abner Haynes
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Honoring a Quiet Hero: The Legacy of Abner Haynes
By STAFF REPORT 
February 5, 2026
In small towns like Eufaula, stories matter. They help us remember who we are—and how far we’ve come. This Black History Month, The Eufaula Indian Journal is proud to share a five-part series honoring...
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Nominations open for McIntosh County Democrat Citizen of the Year
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Nominations open for McIntosh County Democrat Citizen of the Year
February 5, 2026
Do you know someone whose life’s mission is to help those in need? Is there someone who puts others above themselves and makes an impact on the community and those around them without looking for reco...
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Black History Month: ‘A Century of Black History Commemorations’
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Black History Month: ‘A Century of Black History Commemorations’
February 5, 2026
The theme for 2026 Black History Month is “A Century of Black History Commemorations,” honoring its 100th anniversary. This theme emphasizes 100 years of intentional efforts to honor, study, and prese...
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Emergency Roadside Service and Towing in High Demand
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Emergency Roadside Service and Towing in High Demand
February 5, 2026
AAA crews are busy with extractions, towing, battery service and flat tires, as motorists face challenging conditions. AAA emergency roadside service demand in Oklahoma surged an astonishing 221% as l...
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