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School staff member placed on administrative leave
By Alleged to have used excessive force 
November 9, 2023
A member of the Eufaula High School staff has been placed on administrative leave as police investigate an altercation that took place at the school on Nov. 2. Police Chief David Bryning said Monday t...
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Civil War demonstrations didn’t disappoint
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Civil War demonstrations didn’t disappoint
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
November 9, 2023
It was a beautiful day last Friday as over 1,800 students from across the state enjoyed listening to living historians portray and tell various stories of the Civil War in Indian Territory and the Bat...
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Bob Hogan Open continues
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Bob Hogan Open continues
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
November 9, 2023
Former scouts honor former scout master At 96 Bob Hogan has been around and done a little bit of everything. Most locals know Bob from his many years of managing Sharpes Department Store in Checotah b...
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Light the Way to Christmas tree decorating contest
November 9, 2023
This year the City of Checotah has stepped up the Christmas Tree Lighting Program Competition. There will be a total of 12 Christmas Trees available for the contest with a $25 entry fee. These trees d...
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Methodist Mission’s Christmas Silent Auction this weekend
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
November 9, 2023
Checotah First United Methodist Church will host a Christmas Silent Auction this Saturday, Nov. 11 from 10 a.m. until noon at the Methodist Mission, located at 419 West Gentry Ave. There will be decor...
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Eufaula Cruise Night: Oct. 20
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Eufaula Cruise Night: Oct. 20
November 2, 2023
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Hunting Seasons
November 2, 2023
DEER Deer Archery Oct 1, 2023 - Jan 15, 2024 Youth Deer Gun Oct 20, 2023 - Oct 22, 2023 Deer Muzzleloader Oct 28, 2023 - Nov 5, 2023 Deer Gun Nov 18, 2023 - Dec 3, 2023 Holiday Antlerless Deer Gun Dec...
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Court Report
November 2, 2023
McIntosh County District Court Report Felony Cases Gary Lee Mills: feloniously pointing firearm Steven Michael Williams: endangering others while eluding/attempting to elude police officer; child negl...
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Over 1,800 students registered for Education Day at Honey Springs
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Over 1,800 students registered for Education Day at Honey Springs
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
November 2, 2023
Honey Springs began hosting Education Day back in the early 90 s and since then it has grown each year to now 1,800 students being pre-registered for this year. “There are currently 1,808 total studen...
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3rd Annual Art Guild Holiday Art & Craft Show at Heartland Heritage Museum & Gallery
November 2, 2023
The Heartland Heritage Museum and Gallery is full of activities and fun. From paint parties to self-guide tours in the gallery to various art classes for adults or children that can be scheduled. Come...
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Checotah Cheer and Little League
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Checotah Cheer and Little League
November 2, 2023
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Tallgrass Prairie marks 30 years with bison
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Tallgrass Prairie marks 30 years with bison
By KELLY BOSTIAN courtesy 
November 2, 2023
PAWHUSKA – Thirty years later, bison still are making the world’s biggest little postage a bigger deal than ever. The Nature Conservancy’s Joseph H. Williams Tallgrass Prairie Preserve, celebrating th...
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Marshall Walkathon Grand Prize Winners
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Marshall Walkathon Grand Prize Winners
November 2, 2023
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Texanna Lady Crafters News
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Texanna Lady Crafters News
By Sue Taylor-Loudermilk Texanna Lady Crafters 
November 2, 2023
We held our business meeting Oct. 20 with Karen Kranz leading the meeting with our pledge to the flag. Claudia did our minutes and Lisa gave the treasurer report. All were approved. Can you say, “brai...
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Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame announces final artist selected for Merle Haggard bronze sculpture
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Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame announces final artist selected for Merle Haggard bronze sculpture
November 2, 2023
Singer had Checotah connection MUSKOGEE – After conducting a national search for several months, the Merle Haggard Statue Committee made up of community and industry leaders in Muskogee, Oklahoma, hav...
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Jazzmynn Meeks
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Jazzmynn Meeks
November 2, 2023
Jazzmynn Meeks had a high heeled shoe in her Tech Ed class and won 1st place. She wants to grow up to be a fashion designer.
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Oktaha School
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Oktaha School
November 2, 2023
Oktaha School had some cute ideas from their pumpkin contest. Check out more on the McIntosh County Democrat Facebook page. (Courtesy photo)
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NSU awarded $2.4 million to graduate more American Indian and low-income students
November 2, 2023
TAHLEQUAH – The Northeastern State University Center for Tribal Studies has been awarded $2.4M through the Native American Serving Nontribal Institutions program, seeking to expand the reach of servic...
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Seniors from the Checotah Wildcats’ football program spoke to the Checotah Lions Club about their future goals
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Seniors from the Checotah Wildcats’ football program spoke to the Checotah Lions Club about their future goals
November 2, 2023
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Coach Ross
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Coach Ross
November 2, 2023
Coach Ross was proud of the 7th/8th grade Checotah boys’ football team who went undefeated this season with a record of 8-0, outscoring all of their opponents by more than 14 points. This same group w...
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Goodbye to Gary Lee Nichols
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Goodbye to Gary Lee Nichols
By SHAUNA BELYEU GENERAL MANAGER 
March 12, 2026
There are men who build businesses. And there are men who build communities. Gary Lee Nichols did both. For more than five decades, Gary wasn’t just the owner of grocery stores; he was a steady presen...
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Banning comments after tornado hits Beggs
March 12, 2026
OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Chris Banning, RBixby, released the following statement after tornadoes hit northeast Oklahoma Friday night: “The severe weather that moved through Oklahoma this weekend resulted ...
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Communities built through faith and determination
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Communities built through faith and determination
By STAFF WRITER 
March 12, 2026
On a cool Saturday morning, Feb. 28, in the closing days of Black History Month, the steeple of Mt. Olive Star Baptist Church in Checotah rose above a quiet gathering devoted to remembrance, faith and...
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5th Annual Green Run is March 14
March 12, 2026
The 5th Annual Green Run returns this Saturday at the Lake Eufaula Pavilion. This lively St. Patrick’s–themed event features a USATF-sanctioned 5K and a Fun Run, welcoming runners, walkers, families, ...
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Former OSBI investigator sentenced for multiple counts of sexual abuse of a minor
March 12, 2026
MUSKOGEE – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that Jordan Francis Toyne, age 37, of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, was sentenced to 109 months in prison for ea...
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