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POW/MIA Ceremony Friday
September 18, 2025
On Friday, Sept. 19 the VFW Post 8798 Auxiliary will host a dinner in honor of soldiers who have not returned home from battle. The event will begin at 6 p.m. in the Post dining room on SH 9 east.
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Flag exchange drive
September 18, 2025
VFW Auxiliary 8798 would like to help you properly dispose of your worn out flags. We will exchange your worn 3x5 United States American Flag for a brand new one. Dates will be shared over the upcomin...
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Lake Eufaula Out of Darkness Walk this Saturday
September 18, 2025
Don’t miss the Lake Eufaula Out of Darkness Walk this Saturday, September 20. Come walk and show your support as locals bring awareness to suicide and how you can prevent it. “Being able to see the wa...
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P.E.O. Sisterhood awards grants
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P.E.O. Sisterhood awards grants
September 18, 2025
Chapter T, Eufaula, of the P.E.O. Sisterhood has announced the awarding of three highly competitive grants to an Oklahoma college student. Lyndsey Skaggs, president of Chapter T, made the announcement...
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Democratic Party condemns political violence
September 18, 2025
We have been monitoring the news regarding today’s (Sept. 10) shooting in Utah, where Conservative Political Activist Charlie Kirk was injured while speaking at Utah Valley University. (ed. Note: Shoo...
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Candidate for 2025 Miss Indian Oklahoma
September 18, 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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On Aug. 11, President
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On Aug. 11, President
September 18, 2025
On Aug. 11, President Trump ordered around 800 National Guard troops to assume control of policing our nation’s capital — something that was done frequently in the 1960s but had not been done since th...
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Senior Center menu
September 18, 2025
September 22 – September 26 Monday, Sept. 22: Beef patty w/onion; au gratin potatoes; green beans; sliced bread; pudding Tuesday, Sept. 23: Chicken sandwich; carrot raisin salad; pears; cookie Wednesd...
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SNHU announces Summer 2025 Dean’s List
September 18, 2025
MANCHESTER, NH -- It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Summer 2025 Dean’s List. The summer terms run from ...
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McIntosh County GOP News
By LYNELLE MEDLEY CHAIRMAN 
September 18, 2025
Well McIntosh GOP has had a very busy week and have lots of activities coming up, so hold on tight! This past Saturday I attended the OKGOP State Executive Committee meeting which was immediately foll...
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Jim Lucas Checotah Public Library gets new librarian and library clerk
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Jim Lucas Checotah Public Library gets new librarian and library clerk
September 18, 2025
The Jim Lucas Checotah Public Library has a new librarian and library clerk. Patrons got to meet their new librarian Cristin Arnett last month. Cristin has joined the Checotah team from the Hulbert br...
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Tribal Town Spelling Bee Sept. 27
September 18, 2025
The Eufaula-Canadian Tribal Town and the MCN Language Preservation Program will host the 10th annual Mvskoke Language Spelling Bee Competition on Sept. 27 beginning at 10 a.m. at the Eufaula Indian Co...
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Sales tax income up from last year
September 18, 2025
The Oklahoma Tax Commission recently released city sales tax collection figures that primarily represents local tax receipts from July business. The monies they reported this period represent sales fr...
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Preceptor Gamma Epsilon Chapter XP3902 of Beta Sigma Phi News
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Preceptor Gamma Epsilon Chapter XP3902 of Beta Sigma Phi News
September 18, 2025
The Preceptor Gamma Epsilon Chapter XP3902 of Beta Sigma Phi opened their 202526 year beside the pool at the lovely home of President Gretchen Payne, with Gayle Johnson as co-hostess. After the busine...
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McIntosh County GOP News
By LYNELLE MEDLEY CHAIRMAN 
September 18, 2025
Well McIntosh GOP has had a very busy week and have lots of activities coming up, so hold on tight! This past Saturday I attended the OKGOP State Executive Committee meeting which was immediately foll...
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Library program to showcase Cherokee ‘beadtelling’ portraits
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Library program to showcase Cherokee ‘beadtelling’ portraits
By LENORE BECHTEL 
September 18, 2025
Visitors to the Eufaula Memorial Library on Friday, September 19, will have the rare chance to see “beadtelling” in action—an art form that blends Cherokee tradition with contemporary storytelling. Ch...
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P.E.O. Sisterhood awards grants
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P.E.O. Sisterhood awards grants
September 18, 2025
Chapter T, Eufaula, of the P.E.O. Sisterhood has announced the awarding of three highly competitive grants to an Oklahoma college student. Lyndsey Skaggs, president of Chapter T, made the announcement...
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Canadian Valley Electric announces 25th Annual Flag Retirement Ceremony
September 18, 2025
Seminole – Canadian Valley Electric Cooperative (CVEC), in collaboration with the Seminole American Legion, will hold its 25th annual Flag Retirement Ceremony on Tuesday, Oct. 14. The event will comme...
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Seized money returned and other story updates
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Seized money returned and other story updates
By KEATON ROSS OKLAHOMA WATCH 
September 18, 2025
The Oklahoma Department of Public Safety agreed to return $62,000 to two brothers from Illinois one month after Oklahoma Watch reported on the seizure and the broader issue of civil asset forfeiture. ...
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EOSC to waive concurrent student fees
September 18, 2025
WILBURTON - Eastern Oklahoma State College announced updates to its concurrent enrollment program as part of its continuing commitment to make higher education more accessible and affordable for high ...
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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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