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McPeak makes state runner up
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McPeak makes state runner up
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
May 1, 2025
Checotah FFA student Jade McPeak recently became the state runner up, placing 2nd in the 8th, 9th, & 10th Grade General Agriculture Division at the State Speech Contest in Stillwater at Oklahoma State...
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What’s up at Allsup’s?
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What’s up at Allsup’s?
By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR 
May 1, 2025
Six months after ground was broken for an Allsup’s Market at the northwest corner of SH 9 and Eunice Burns Drive the store opened at 5:30 a.m., Thursday, April 24. Almost immediately, droves of driver...
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Ever-Evolving Lifestyle
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Ever-Evolving Lifestyle
By JADE MCPEAK CHECOTAH FFA 
May 1, 2025
Sisson Ranch is the epitome of using the gained knowledge of the land and conforming it to fit the real-world needs of the cattle industry. Arnold “Dee” Sisson and his wife, Vicki, along with their th...
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In neighboring news in the Indian Journal
May 1, 2025
100 Years Ago Thursday, April 3, 1925 April 2, 1925 CHECOTAH ORPHANAGE IS FIRED BY LIGHTNING The fact that the children in the I.O.O.F. orphanage here were at school prevented possible fatalities this...
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Checotah Stories from the past
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Checotah Stories from the past
By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR 
May 1, 2025
114 YEARS AGO McIntosh County Democrat Thursday, May 25, 1911 LOOKS LIKE BUSINESS The city council held special sessions last Wednesday and Thursday nights, primarily to consider the matter of paving ...
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Jim Lucas Library News
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Jim Lucas Library News
May 1, 2025
School is nearly out for the summer, and we have activities galore in store for the kids and more! We will be kicking off the start of the summer break with our Library Block Party. Starting at 3:30 p...
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OCA supports USDA efforts against Screwworm
May 1, 2025
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association (OCA) has announced full support for USDA Secretary Rollins recent actions to protect America’s livestock from the rising threat of the New World S...
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Early voting May 8, 9
May 1, 2025
On May 13 there will be a general election for State Senate District 8 and for Green Country Tech Center Proposition. Early voting for those to elections will be at the McIntosh County Courthouse from...
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Oklahoma establishes Veterans Foundation to help support for Veterans
May 1, 2025
OKLAHOMA CITY — Governor Stitt signed into law the creation of the State of Oklahoma Veterans Foundation—a transformative step for Oklahomans and, most importantly, for our Veterans. This landmark leg...
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Trump wants to slash Indian Health Service funds
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Trump wants to slash Indian Health Service funds
May 1, 2025
President Donald Trump’s proposed fiscal year 2026 budget seeks a significant reduction in funding for the Indian Health Service, cutting the agency’s budget by 30%. The plan would roll back funding t...
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Oklahoma lawyers to offer free legal advice
May 1, 2025
Numbers to call: 405-429-4290 and 918-340-5297 Email: AskALawyer@okbar.org May 1: Lawyers to offer free legal advice Hundreds of attorneys across Oklahoma will provide free legal advice on Thursday, M...
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Beware of scam texts, OTA warns
May 1, 2025
The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority is advising consumers to be wary of the pervasive smishing text scam plaguing Oklahomans. Scam text messages have been targeting tolling authorities nationwide for the ...
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Jesus took center stage this Easter
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Jesus took center stage this Easter
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
April 24, 2025
During a time when the world seems more lost than ever, Jesus showed up center stage as individuals near and far declared His glory this Easter weekend. One local church here in McIntosh County, Light...
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Abandoned on Easter Day
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Abandoned on Easter Day
By Staff Reports 
April 24, 2025
Abandonment is becoming a huge problem in McIntosh County and if stricter laws aren’t enforced and money can’t be found for animal control within the city and within the county, residents are looking ...
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Mystery surrounds the man who went missing
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Mystery surrounds the man who went missing
By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR 
April 24, 2025
Memorial service Saturday A memorial service for Zachary Paul Smith Sr., 49, of Sand Springs will be held Saturday at Reach Church. Smith left Sand Springs on Dec. 8, 2024, and his skeletal remains we...
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Oklahoma City Bombing
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Oklahoma City Bombing
April 24, 2025
On the morning of April 19, 1995, an ex-Army soldier and security guard named Timothy McVeigh parked a rented Ryder truck in front of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in downtown Oklahoma City. H...
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Statement on the passing of Pope Francis
By MOST REV. PAUL S. COAKLEY ARCHBISHOP OF OKLAHOMA CITY APRIL 21, 2025 
April 24, 2025
We are saddened this Easter Monday to learn of the passing of Pope Francis, who has been called home to the Father’s house. This ecclesial moment of-fers us the opportunity to consider the work of God...
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Local farmers remember Black Sunday
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Local farmers remember Black Sunday
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
April 24, 2025
On Monday, April 14, Senate Pro Tempore Lonnie Paxton led a resolution commemorating the 90th anniversary of Black Sunday and reminded Oklahomans of the continuing need to protect and conserve our soi...
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City council members sworn in
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City council members sworn in
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
April 24, 2025
Prior to the General City Council meeting on April 14, two re-elected city councilmen, Ronnie Brinsfield with Ward 4 and Tony Fields with Ward 2 were sworn into office by Mayor Daniel Tarkington. Fiel...
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Still missing
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Still missing
April 24, 2025
Peggy Mcguire, now about 37, was last seen in Eufaula on Nov. 16, 2015. Race: White/American Indian Ethnicity: Caucasian/Alaska Native Gender: Female Hair: Blond/Strawberry Eyes: Blue Height: 5’10” We...
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Walker named District Teacher of the Year
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Walker named District Teacher of the Year
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
October 16, 2025
Amber Walker, a 4th grade math teacher at Checotah Intermediate School (CIS), was recently named the District Teacher of the Year for Checotah Schools. From a young age, Walker knew she was destined t...
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Reed launches ‘Season of the Warrior’ Tour to honor Native American vets
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Reed launches ‘Season of the Warrior’ Tour to honor Native American vets
By SHAUNA BELYEU GENERAL MANAGER 
October 16, 2025
Former Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs Director Pete Reed made a stop in Eufaula Oct. 2 on behalf of the Season of the Warrior campaign tour. The goal of the campaign is to reach 100 cities in...
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Teen dies from injuries caused by blowout
October 16, 2025
A juvenile from Indianola has died as the result of a tire blowout that caused a collision on the Indian Nations Turnpike at mile marker 75 in Pittsburg County on Monday, Oct. 6. According to the Okla...
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Boo to Domestic Violence
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Boo to Domestic Violence
October 16, 2025
McIntosh County Democrat invites the community to say “Boo to Domestic Violence” next Thursday, Oct. 23 from 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. at Unique Touch, 505 N. Broadway in Checotah. Several superheroes, some ...
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BARKtoberfest, a howling-ghoul time for pups and people
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BARKtoberfest, a howling-ghoul time for pups and people
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
October 16, 2025
Porches & Pastures hosted their 7th Annual BARKtoberfest on Saturday, Oct. 11and lots of locals and visitors had a howling-ghoul time as they listened to live music from Last Call Band and browsed thr...
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