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Candidate for 2025 Miss Indian Oklahoma
September 25, 2025
Miss Janaya McIntosh of Eufaula is a candidate for the upcoming 2025 Miss Indian Oklahoma pageant. The Oklahoma Federation of Indian Women (OFIW) pageants offer young Native American women a chance to...
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Sallisaw man pleads guilty to obscenity charges
September 25, 2025
Ryan Troy Dick pled guilty Thursday, Sept. 18, in McIntosh County District Court to charges of “nonconsensual dissemination of private sexual images” and “recording, distributing and transmitting obsc...
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Big Breakfast Fundraiser
September 25, 2025
Oct. 4 from 7 a.m. -10 a.m. $10 Donation Farm Fresh Eggs, Blue & Gold Sausage, Pancakes, Homemade from scratch Biscuits & Gravy, Orange Juice & Coffee Checotah Masonic Lodge #86 625 W. Gentry, Checota...
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Coleman twirling for TU
September 25, 2025
McIntosh County native Sydney Coleman is the feature twirler for the University of Tulsa. The Tulsa Sound Marching Band lit up the field Saturday night with a dazzling performance that matched the ene...
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Warrant issued in child-vaping case
By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR 
September 25, 2025
A warrant has been issued for the arrest of Donte Jordan Smith, 32, of Tulsa following his failure to appear at a hearing on a charge of enabling child abuse last week. Smith and Rachael Lane, 28, of ...
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Texanna Lady Crafters
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Texanna Lady Crafters
By HELEN TREMAIN 
September 25, 2025
September is time to update everyone on what is going on at Texanna Lady Crafters. Fall is here, and it is our busiest time of the year. We have our annual fall fundraiser, which is the craft bazaar, ...
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Gospel Fest hits the Plumb this weekend
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Gospel Fest hits the Plumb this weekend
By MATTIE MALOY PLUMB THEATRE 
September 25, 2025
After weeks of anticipation, the Plumb Theatre Gospel Festival takes the outdoor stage this Friday and Saturday, Sept. 26–27! Armbands are just $15, and they cover both nights of soul-stirring, spirit...
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Resource Fair Oct. 2
September 25, 2025
The third annual McIntosh County Resource Fair will be held Thursday, Oct. 2 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the First Free Will Baptist Church, 712 N. Broadway, in Checotah. This is a free event for county ...
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McIntosh County GOP News
By LYNELLE MEDLEY CHAIRMAN 
September 25, 2025
Hello all! This week is our picnic at Nichol’s Point (formerly Peters Point) - we invite you to bring the family and come out and sup with us at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept 25. There will not be any spea...
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Crappie championship this week
September 25, 2025
The Crappie Masters National Championship will take place at Lake Eufaula through Saturday, Sept. 27. The event got underway Wednesday with registration and dinner from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Xtreme RV. ...
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Local artist to be honored at Paseo Arts Awards in November
September 25, 2025
Eufaula artist Pamela Husky is among artists who will be honored during the 19th Annual Paseo Arts Awards Dinner & Silent Auction to be held Nov. 13 in Oklahoma City at the Skirvin Hotel. The PAA’s An...
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Blow out causes Muskogee accident
September 25, 2025
A 36-year-old Webbers Falls resident was injured Monday, Sept. 15, when a tire on the driver’s vehicle blew out causing it to depart the roadway to the left, roll over and come to a stop. The extent o...
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Cherokee veterans 13th ‘Warrior Flight’ met with warm welcome in Washington
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Cherokee veterans 13th ‘Warrior Flight’ met with warm welcome in Washington
By TAYLOR ANN BARNES GAYLORD NEWS 
September 25, 2025
WASHINGTON – Seven Cherokee Nation veterans, including those from the Korean War, Vietnam War, and Operation Just Cause, were honored at national monuments this week for their dedication with a “Warri...
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Treasurer pushes values test for Tobacco Endowment
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Treasurer pushes values test for Tobacco Endowment
By Paul Monies Oklahoma Watch 
September 25, 2025
A new investment consultant for the trust managing Oklahoma’s tobacco settlement is using the corporate ratings of a private, conservative nonprofit to determine if the $2 billion trust’s investments ...
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Three local scouts earn prestigious Eagle rank
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Three local scouts earn prestigious Eagle rank
By SHAUNA BELYEU GENERAL MANAGER 
September 18, 2025
Three local scouts received the prestigious Eagle Scout recognition on Tuesday, Sept. 9, at Granite Station Cowboy Church in Checotah. Earning the rank of Eagle Scout is a milestone that only about si...
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Suspect awaits sanity decision in Minner case
By MICHAEL BARNES 
September 18, 2025
When a June 10 headline shook the community—Selby Minner, beloved blues musician and cultural icon, found dead—the shock reverberated through Rentiesville and far beyond. The one arrested for her murd...
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Ford holding food drive
September 18, 2025
Ford dealers around the world are joining together to conduct the World’s Largest Ford Dealer Food Drive, now through Sept. 25. The local dealership where you may drop off food is Sam Wampler’s Freedo...
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Checotah Public Schools Board Members Shine at OSSBA/COSSA Leadership Conference in Oklahoma City
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Checotah Public Schools Board Members Shine at OSSBA/COSSA Leadership Conference in Oklahoma City
September 18, 2025
Members of the Checotah Public Schools Board had the opportunity to attend the recent OSSBA/COSSA Leadership Conference held in Oklahoma City, where they engaged in discussions focused on school gover...
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Oklahoma Farm Bureau hosts 4th Annual Capitol Camp
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Oklahoma Farm Bureau hosts 4th Annual Capitol Camp
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
September 18, 2025
117 FFA and 4-H students from across the state convened at the Oklahoma State Capitol for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau’s 4th Annual Capitol Camp held Sept. 3 – 4. The camp was an immersive two-day experie...
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Elaina Donahue’s Rett Run & Walk set for Sept. 20
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Elaina Donahue’s Rett Run & Walk set for Sept. 20
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
September 18, 2025
The Elaina Donahue Rett Run & Walk is set for this Saturday, Sept. 20 at 9 a.m. at the Checotah Sports Complex. The Rett Run last year was started by this local family in hopes to bring awareness to t...
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Family and friends say farewell to Tracy Scroggins and his mother
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Family and friends say farewell to Tracy Scroggins and his mother
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
March 5, 2026
It was a sad day when Checotah heard of the passing of one of their own, Tracy Scroggins, whose name lives on at the field house and playground in his hometown. Scroggins passed away at the age of 56 ...
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Ironheads tame Wolves for Regional Consolation Championship
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Ironheads tame Wolves for Regional Consolation Championship
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
March 5, 2026
The Eufaula Ironheads continued their outstanding season with a commanding 5837 victory over the Heavener Wolves to capture the consolation regional championship and punch their ticket to area play. F...
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Commutation Hearing set in Jerry Don Hurst murder case
By SHAUNA BELYEU GENERAL MANAGER 
March 5, 2026
Danny Turner was convicted of first-degree murder in 1992 for the 1991 poisoning death of his Checotah High School classmate, Jerry Don Hurst. Turner was convicted and sentenced by a McIntosh County j...
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Mayor issues proclamation honoring late editor Jerry Fink
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Mayor issues proclamation honoring late editor Jerry Fink
By SHAUNA BELYEU GENERAL MANAGER 
March 5, 2026
On March 2, the Eufaula City Council opened its regular meeting by honoring the life and legacy of longtime journalist Jerry Fink. Mayor James Hickman read a formal proclamation recognizing the late E...
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Chamber celebrates America and its members
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Chamber celebrates America and its members
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
March 5, 2026
Checotah Chamber of Commerce celebrated its members and America’s 250th year by hosting an Americana tablescape competition at their annual banquet held Tuesday, Feb. 25. Over 200 business leaders, Ch...
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