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Turner disputes prison death lawsuit
February 6, 2025
OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep Tim Turner, R-Kinta, today refuted claims that the Oklahoma Department of Corrections (DOC) is at fault in the death of Marquel Ross, who was an inmate at the Oklahoma State Penite...
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Group to help rural entrepreneurs turn business ideas into reality
By AMARIE BARTEL OKLAHOMA FARM BUREAU RURAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR 
February 6, 2025
OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma Farm Bureau announces that Launch Rural OK and Builders + Backers are beginning a program designed to help rural Oklahomans transform their business ideas into reality. On...
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Keep Oklahoma Beautiful launches 2025 Great American Cleanup
February 6, 2025
OKLAHOMA CITY - Keep Oklahoma Beautiful (KOB) announced the opening of the 2025 Great American Cleanup in Oklahoma, the state’s largest community litter remediation initiative. As part of the nationwi...
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District leaders address concerns over proposed immigration checks
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District leaders address concerns over proposed immigration checks
By JENNIFER PALMER OKLAHOMA WATCH 
February 6, 2025
Oklahoma City Public Schools Superintendent Jamie Polk and Tulsa Public Schools Superintendent Ebony Johnson have responded to the proposal, which could deter students who are undocumented or from mix...
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Funding freeze confuses non-profits
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Funding freeze confuses non-profits
By HEATHER WARLICK OKLAHOMA WATCH 
February 6, 2025
Oklahoma nonprofits serving the state’s most vulnerable residents were among the first to feel the freeze as the Trump administration announced a sweeping, abrupt pause on funding for federal grants, ...
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Alarm sounded on warrantless vehicle tracking by the ATF
February 6, 2025
OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Tom Gann, RInola, is expressing his deep concern over recent revelations that he believes highlight a widespread and ongoing violation of Oklahomans’ rights. Gann led an interim s...
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OKFB, foundation for ag announce large-animal vet scholarship
February 6, 2025
The Oklahoma Farm Bureau and the OKFB Foundation for Agriculture have launched a new large-animal veterinarian scholarship in an effort to help create a pipeline of veterinarians who can provide essen...
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Nathan Brewer announces Senate Dist. 8 candidacy
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Nathan Brewer announces Senate Dist. 8 candidacy
By Nathan Brewer 
February 6, 2025
Nathan Brewer, small business owner and dedicated father from Henryetta, has filed to run for Oklahoma Senate District 8. The seat became vacant after the resignation last year of Sen. Roger Thompson....
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Winners of the Jan. 18 McIntosh County Spring Livestock Show
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Winners of the Jan. 18 McIntosh County Spring Livestock Show
February 6, 2025
Here is a list of winners at the recent McIntosh County Spring Livestock show. With the names are a few more random photographs taken at the event. Heifers Julie Emerson: winner of Grand Champion, Res...
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Stuck at the bottom: Oklahoma reading and math scores stagnate
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Stuck at the bottom: Oklahoma reading and math scores stagnate
By JENNIFER PALMER OKLAHOMA WATCH 
February 6, 2025
Oklahoma students’ scores in reading and math stagnated in 2024 and remained well below the U.S. average, according to national test results released this week. The data is from the National Assessmen...
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Sooners Football Recruiting Class ranks high
February 6, 2025
This year’s Oklahoma Sooners incoming recruiting class was spearheaded by offensive tackles Michael Fasusi and Ryan Fodje,. Joining them is the standout wide receiver Elijah Thomas from Checotah High ...
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Pizza: It’s all in the family
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Pizza: It’s all in the family
By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR 
January 30, 2025
Mama Tig’s Pizza in Eufaula has been voted Best Pizza in the State by readers of Oklahoma Living, a publication of the Oklahoma Association of Electric Cooperatives (OAEC). OAEC has widespread readers...
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Jordyn’s journey – a New Year marks a new beginning for local beauty
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Jordyn’s journey – a New Year marks a new beginning for local beauty
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
January 30, 2025
For one local beauty, this year truly marked not just a New Year but definitely a new beginning for Jordyn Madewell Combs, a Class of 2021 graduate from Checotah. Jordyn enlisted on June 27, 2024 in O...
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Ellison ordered to have mental exam
January 30, 2025
Emma Lee Ellison, 24, of Checotah, has been ordered to undergo a mental examination and then to appear in court at 9 a.m., Feb. 18 for a competency hearing. Special District Judge Brian McLaughlin ord...
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Make plans to attend the Chili Cook-Off
January 30, 2025
The 17th Annual Chili Cook-Off is set for Saturday, Feb. 22 at the Checotah Community Center. Doors will open at 5 p.m. to the public and you don’t want to miss it. Cost is $8 for all the chili you ca...
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Preliminary hearing set for alleged rapist
January 30, 2025
Arnold Willard Carey Jr., 27, has been bound over for a preliminary hearing on several charges related to a second-degree rape allegation. On Jan. 22, Associate District Judge Brendon Bridges set the ...
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Commissioners agree to anti-wind turbine resolution
By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR 
January 30, 2025
Petition to control turbines awaiting decision by ADA District 3 County Commissioner Bobby Ziegler shared a message sent to him by Chad Macy, a representative of the TransAlta Canadian River Project. ...
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Important election deadlines approaching
January 30, 2025
City general elections in Checotah and Eufaula April 1 For the Feb. 11 Special Election of the City of Eufaula, early voting will be held on Thursday, February 6 and Friday, Feb. 7 from 8 a.m. to 6 p....
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Checotah City Council reviews key initiatives in January meeting
By Staff Reports 
January 30, 2025
The Checotah City Council convened on Monday, Jan. 13 in the Council Chambers at City Hall. Donna Bitsche from the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB) presented a check for $881,650 to the Checotah ...
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ODOT employee killed
January 30, 2025
An Oklahoma Department of Transportation employee and a truck driver died in a crash Monday in LeFlore County. According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, Jaden Jackson, 26, was struck and killed on foo...
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Treasurer honored at retirement party
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Treasurer honored at retirement party
By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR 
July 3, 2025
Retiring McIntosh County Treasurer Betty Whisenhunt received high praise from the Oklahoma State Auditor and Inspector Cindy Byrd at Whisenhunt’s retirement party Friday. “She could give courses acros...
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Council approves water rate increase for city and rural users
By SHAUNA BELYEU GENERAL MANAGER 
July 3, 2025
A newly adopted ordinance, passed June 9 by the City Council, increases rates for all users, including those living outside city limits. This new ordinance officially raises monthly water rates for re...
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Lightning strike kills Eufaula woman in cemetery
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Lightning strike kills Eufaula woman in cemetery
By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR 
July 3, 2025
A 57-year-old Eufaula woman was killed by lightning during a routine stroll through a cemetery Friday evening. Joy Ann Rogers was walking through Greenwood cemetery shortly before 7 p.m. when a thunde...
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Family, friends and fans bid farewell to Blues legend
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Family, friends and fans bid farewell to Blues legend
By LENORE BECHTEL 
July 3, 2025
Her casket rested below center stage at the Checotah Performing Arts Center, open for friends, fans, and family to view her precious body before her life’s celebration began. No one lingered long. Tha...
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Classmates reunite after years apart during Checotah Alumni weekend
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Classmates reunite after years apart during Checotah Alumni weekend
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
July 3, 2025
Class of 1975 honor Jim Caro as 'Significant Alumni' Classmates from all over the U.S. reunited after years apart during Checotah Alumni weekend. The Class of 1975 celebrated their 50th reunion by hon...
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