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Pandemics
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Pandemics
June 18, 2020
It is interesting that, with all the advancements today in weaponry and defense, the thing that kills the most people is natural and too small to see with the naked eye. When we put so much emphasis o...
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HISTORICALLY SPEAKING
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HISTORICALLY SPEAKING
June 11, 2020
This week I do not have a clever opening. America is in pain and especially our black brothers and sisters. This is an understandable pain, especially when seen through the lens of American history. T...
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This Week at the Capitol
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This Week at the Capitol
May 28, 2020
After a hectic few weeks, the 57th Legislature has officially adjourned! We did leave open the possibility of coming back into session if a need arises; however, if we don’t come back by May 29, we wi...
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Take the time for your mental health
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Take the time for your mental health
May 28, 2020
Many Americans think of Memorial Day as a day off of work and an excuse to enjoy a long weekend marking the beginning of summer. But it is much more than just another holiday. Memorial Day is a day of...
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New normal now
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New normal now
May 28, 2020
What exactly is normal anymore? It is hard to imagine what the future will look like amidst the COVID-19 crisis and its long-term impact on everything from schools, workplaces, the public and our gene...
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Mail-In voting
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Mail-In voting
May 21, 2020
With the shutdown of everything non-essential and social distancing becoming the new normal, one area of concern is voting. At the very heart of our democracy is the ability to vote. However, if we el...
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The benefit of true friendships
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The benefit of true friendships
May 21, 2020
I have always been an outgoing child and for the most part I have continued to be a socially confident woman. I grew up believing the scriptures and Proverbs 18:24 states “A man (or woman) that hath f...
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Take the time for your mental health
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Take the time for your mental health
May 21, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has been one of the most challenging times in our nation’s history. It has affected everyone differently and for some, stress and uncertainty may negatively impact their mental h...
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This week at the Capitol
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This week at the Capitol
May 21, 2020
Last week, the Oklahoma Legislature approved a balanced budget for the Fiscal Year 2021. The budget preserved education funding while other state agencies received cuts of approximately 4% or less. Ho...
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The silent crisis in our communities
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The silent crisis in our communities
May 14, 2020
We are experiencing an epidemic of violence in our tribal communities: 80 percent of Native men and women experience violence, 34 percent of Native women experience sexual violence in their lifetimes,...
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More to a mother
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More to a mother
May 14, 2020
A mother means more than just “a child bearer or woman who performs the role of caring for a child.” Though a mother’s sole purpose becomes carrying and caring for a life that is completely dependent ...
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Miracle cures
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Miracle cures
May 14, 2020
As I was driving home from my office this week and listening to talk radio, the host kept talking about how if everyone took 50 milligrams of zinc each day we could wipe out COVID-19. It seems like ov...
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Legislature reconvenes
May 14, 2020
The Legislature reconvened last week after nearly a month of recess due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We took up several policy bills and then turned our focus to a number of bills that are necessary to f...
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Congratulations CHANCE WOOD for being Student of the Week
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Congratulations CHANCE WOOD for being Student of the Week
May 7, 2020
Age: 18 Class: 2020 Family: Extracurricular activities: Hanging with friends Interests: Women Awards: None FAVORITES: Food: Pizza Author: I don’t have one Holiday: Christmas Band or Singer: Kevin Gate...
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One of something is more than enough
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One of something is more than enough
May 7, 2020
(Ed. Note: Tokyo native Manatsu Ueno is preparing to graduate from the University of Oklahoma with a lot on her mind. Mana, as her fellow students call her, is in love with the natural world and was p...
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Budget work continues
May 7, 2020
As many are aware, our state budget has taken a massive hit in the recent COVID-19 pandemic. With the temporary closure of many businesses, and the subsequent loss of income and sales and use tax coll...
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Dear Editor,
May 7, 2020
I worked with Dr. Tom Coburn for many years at what was then Muskogee Regional Medical Center. He was a good Christian man who lived it every day in the way he treated everyone. He loved the people of...
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This Week at the Capitol
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This Week at the Capitol
May 7, 2020
We are slowly edging closer to resuming our normal lives. This week, I was invited to a sneak peek of the outdoor StoryWalk at the Checotah Sports Complex. The trail includes sign posts where childre...
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Children change us forever
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Children change us forever
May 7, 2020
When you have a child, your life is forever changed. Everything you did before that child seems to only bring you to the reality of how much your life changed once that child came into your world. In ...
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Hope for the best, prepare for the worst
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Hope for the best, prepare for the worst
May 7, 2020
Oklahomans are no strangers to severe weather. From one day to the next, we know Mother Nature can have a mind of her own, but springtime often delivers the worst storms of the year. It’s important to...
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More adoptions, less litters
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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
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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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