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Former NFL player convicted on dog fighting charge
August 7, 2025
MUSKOGEE - Following a multi-day trial, a federal jury in Oklahoma last week convicted Leshon Eugene Johnson, 54, of Broken Arrow, on six felony counts of violating the federal Animal Welfare Act’s pr...
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Eufaula Main Street getting a makeover
August 7, 2025
Get ready for 90 days of traffic disruptions. The Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) have revealed plans to improve Main Street (US-69B) in Eufa...
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‘A remarkable man’: Former Gov. George Nigh dies at 98
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‘A remarkable man’: Former Gov. George Nigh dies at 98
By TRES SAVAGE NONDOC 
August 7, 2025
A native of McAlester who served in the military, taught in classrooms and became revered as “a true public servant,” former Oklahoma Gov. George Nigh died Wednesday, July 30, at age 98. Nigh’s death ...
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Summer reclaims headlines during July
By Gary McManus State Climatologist 
August 7, 2025
After months dominated by rain and severe weather, summer finally reclaimed the spotlight in Oklahoma during July. The state’s wet streak ended, replaced by rising heat and drying conditions. A lone t...
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SNAP cuts could starve Oklahoma’s safety net, food advocates warn
By KYLIE CALDWELL GAYLORD NEWS 
August 7, 2025
WASHINGTON— Weeks after Republicans cast aside warnings to pass a sweeping budget package, Oklahoma hunger advocates are scrambling to understand how deep cuts to federal food programs might impact fa...
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Lake Dog owners honored for National Night Out
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Lake Dog owners honored for National Night Out
By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR 
August 7, 2025
John and Shari Wilkins, owners of Lake Dog and their Owner in downtown Eufaula, are the driving forces behind the local annual National Night Out event. They began organizing the event soon after open...
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Prison dog program celebrates milestone 100th graduation
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Prison dog program celebrates milestone 100th graduation
August 7, 2025
HOLDENVILLE – The Pen Pals program at Allen Gamble Correctional Center reached a significant milestone last week, graduating its 100th class and celebrating the training of 1,001 dogs over the past 20...
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Premillennialism: lecture series
August 7, 2025
Jaime Beller will present a series of lessons on the subject of Premillennialism at the Hilltop Church of Christ, 114285 N. Old Highway 69, Eufaula. Time and days: - Friday, 6:30 p.m.: Defining Premil...
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Prison transfers slow, jail backlogs grow
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Prison transfers slow, jail backlogs grow
By KEATON ROSS AND VALERIE SCOTT OKLAHOMA WATCH 
August 7, 2025
Oklahoma’s county jail backlog has increased 74% since 2021, contributing to an uptick in some jail populations and a heightened workload for county officials. As of July 28, 1,355 sentenced inmates w...
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Oklahoma Education Department official resigned over ‘fundamental’ issues in the agency
By NURIA MARTINEZ-KEEL OKLAHOMA VOICE 
August 7, 2025
OKLAHOMA CITY — A senior official’s resignation letter that the Oklahoma State Department of Education has fought to keep secret raises concerns of “fundamental operational issues” at the agency. Chie...
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Local Army Staff Sergeant guards 60th Presidential Inauguration
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Local Army Staff Sergeant guards 60th Presidential Inauguration
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
July 31, 2025
Army Staff Sergeant Tom Butler, of the 2120th Engineer Company located in Broken Arrow, had the privilege of being part of the 60th Inauguration last month and was honored to be there. “I’ve been in t...
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Make plans for chilly weather and the 17th Annual Chili Cook-Off
July 31, 2025
Chilly weather is the perfect time for some steamin’ hot chili and some spicy competition. Who’s going to walk away with braggin’ rights this year at the 17th Annual Chili Cook-Off? You don’t want to ...
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Eufaula VFW Auxiliary helps create Veterans Park in Skiatook
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Eufaula VFW Auxiliary helps create Veterans Park in Skiatook
By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR 
July 31, 2025
SKIATOOK – It was a family affair at the Feb. 15 groundbreaking ceremony for Veterans Park. The Park is being created in honor of the late Justin Lambillotte, who was a soldier when he died at Fort Ho...
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Checotah Chamber Banquet
July 31, 2025
Checotah Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet will be held Feb. 25 at 6:30 p.m. at the First Free Will Family Life Center. Tickets are $25 and Tablescape contest is also $25. Doors will open at 6 p.m.
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Checotah First United Methodist Church Prom Boutique
July 31, 2025
Saturday, March 1 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. $10 Prom Dresses and some men’s suits are also for sale. Church is providing prom wear and accessories for high school students. Each student must select their ...
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Man who was arrested for assault ordered to seek anger management
July 31, 2025
A 39-year-old Eufaula man charged with assaulting his girlfriend and brother last year entered an Alford plea in district court Friday and was given a 10-year suspended sentence. An Alford plea is a g...
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July 31, 2025
Blue Mountain Farm – functional beverages including probiotic teas and sodas, kefirs, and kombucha The Heirloom Acre Farm – dairy products; elderberry syrup and Thieves vinegar tincture Asbury-Owens F...
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McIntosh County DAV chapter members committed to ‘taking care of our others’
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McIntosh County DAV chapter members committed to ‘taking care of our others’
By LYNN ADAMS SPECIAL TO THE DEMOCRAT 
July 31, 2025
SALLISAW — The fact that Pete Laughlin was visiting the new Sallisaw Veterans Center on July 22 was not that unusual. The fact that he found the time in his packed schedule to visit Oklahoma’s latest ...
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POLICY
July 31, 2025
Checotah High School is among those implementing the mandate with a stricter policy that prohibits students from using or possessing poweredon devices, including smartphones, smartwatches, tablets, an...
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July 31, 2025
never resurfaced. According to the OHP, Michele Watson stopped her 2025 Crest Tritoon in the middle of the lake nine miles west of Eufaula and jumped into the water to swim and did not resurface. Pass...
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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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