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March 7, 2024
OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Warren Hamilton, R-McCurtain, received approval Wednesday for Senate Bill 1427, legislation designed to fund revitalization efforts related to the Oklahoma State Penitentiary Pris...
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By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
March 7, 2024
Read-A-Thon is a fun and engaging way to get students of all ages to read. Recently, Checotah Intermediate School (CIS) had their 2024 Read-A-Thon and students got to celebrate their current achieveme...
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November 23, 2023
The After School program made friendship bracelets for World Kindness Day on Nov. 13.
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November 16, 2023
The 9th Annual Winter Miss Fundraiser Pageant was a success and it continues to help fund the Checotah Color Guard. Congratulations to our following contestants: Miss 1st Runner-Up - Khloe Jean Goodwi...
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November 2, 2023
Mrs. Womack’s 5th Grade Science Class have been learning about chemical reactions at Checotah Intermediate.
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October 5, 2023
The Checotah Golf Team were the special guest speakers at the Checotah Lions Club recently.
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By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
October 5, 2023
Lion Darren Armstrong had 13 golf teams sign up for the 5th Annual Checotah Lions Club Charity Golf Tournament this past Friday at Fountainhead Creek Golf Course. The tournament was a four-man scrambl...
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August 10, 2023
Lots of children participated in the Jim Lucas Summer Library program and won lots of prizes. The Beta Sigma Phi also funded several bikes this year as prizes. COURTESY photos
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August 10, 2023
Buddy was a puppy doomed to death at the Eufaula Animal Shelter if no one would adopt him. Word was sent out by staff writer LaDonna Rhodes, the McIntosh County Democrat and the Eufaula Indian Journal...
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July 20, 2023
July 24 – July 28; July 31 • Monday, July 24: Turkey & Stuffing Casserole; Sweet Potatoes; Green Beans; Roll/Butter; Rice Krispy Treats; Milk • Tuesday, July 25: Spaghetti w/ Meat Sauce; Italian Veget...
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July 20, 2023
If you would like to list your meeting or event in the Community Area Calendar please email all the information to ladonna@cookson.news or call 918-473-2313 (office) or 479-422-4210 (cell). You may al...
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June 29, 2023
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June 29, 2023
GRANITE – There isn’t much of a view behind the granite walls of Oklahoma State Reformatory. But some men at OSR have the talent to help others see. “This is something you can do that really means som...
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By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR 
July 25, 2024
A three-inch rainfall late Sunday and early Monday caused extensive damage inside the McIntosh County Courthouse, forcing the facility to close Monday Servpro of McAlester began cleaning the courthous...
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July 25, 2024
Boomarang Diner is excited to partner with Folds of Honor this July to provide educational scholarships to the dependents of our military and first responders who have fallen or been disabled while On...
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July 25, 2024
Sign up at City Hall. Signups end July 26. Cost is $100. Bring Birth Certificate. Current physical required. 1st thru 6th grade
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July 25, 2024
The Checotah community is coming together to support one of its own, Tony McIntosh, who was diagnosed with Classic Hodgkin Lymphoma in May 2024. Tony, a dedicated father, loving husband, and active co...
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By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR 
July 25, 2024
A Eufaula man charged with beating his brother and girlfriend was bound over for trial following a preliminary hearing on July 16. Lemuel Ray Ballard, 39, is charged with assault and battery with a da...
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