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Early voting begins April 2
April 2, 2026
The following entities will hold an election on April 7, 2025: Eufaula Public Schools (Board Member Office No. 1) Graham-Dustin Public Schools (Propositions No. 1 & No. 2) Hanna Public Schools (Board ...
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Candidate filing for primary elections approaches
April 2, 2026
Primary elections for federal, state, and county candidates are scheduled for June 16, 2026 across the state. Mc-Intosh County Offices that are up for election in 2026 are: • County Assessor • County ...
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Successful Youth Safety Day
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Successful Youth Safety Day
April 2, 2026
OSU McIntosh County OSU Extension office had a great turn out for their Youth Safety Day on March 23. Area 5th graders from Checotah, Eufaula, Stidham and Hanna had a fun-filled day learning about saf...
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More Than the Easter Bunny
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More Than the Easter Bunny
April 2, 2026
At the Eufaula Memorial Library on Friday, March 21, a presentation by longtime educator Roger Thompson became more than a history lesson—it became a reflection on how we learn, how we question, and h...
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Checotah Youth Wrestling gaining ground
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Checotah Youth Wrestling gaining ground
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
April 2, 2026
Checotah Youth Wrestling (CYW) has been making a name for itself with a new generation of talented wrestlers emerging from the mat, including two young ladies, Annabelle Mowdy and Tylee Johnson that s...
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Micronesian National pleads guilty to failing to register as sex offender
April 2, 2026
MUSKOGEE – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that Reynold Rodriguez, age 60, a Micronesian national, entered a guilty plea to one count of Failure to R...
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Author William B. Lees sheds new light on Battle of Honey Springs
April 2, 2026
This past Saturday, Oklahoma native William B. Lees, a former professor at the University of West Florida who spent over 30 years researching the Battle of Honey Springs told about his book Honey Spri...
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CPS to apply for 21st Century CCLC grant
April 2, 2026
Checotah Public Schools will once again be applying for a 21st Century Community Learning Center grant. This competitive grant will be awarded to select schools by the Oklahoma State Department of Edu...
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House passes bill protecting voluntary prayer in public schools
April 2, 2026
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma House of Representatives has approved legislation by Rep. Toni Hasenbeck, R-Elgin, aimed at protecting voluntary religious expression in public schools. House Bill 3240 re...
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Checotah Stories from the past
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Checotah Stories from the past
April 2, 2026
117 YEARS AGO Checotah Enquirer Friday, March 5, 1909 REAL ESTATE BOOM If you want to invest in Checotah real estate, now is the time to do so, and thereby get in on the ground floor. A real estate bo...
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Easter fun set to hop across McIntosh County
April 2, 2026
McIntosh County is gearing up for an eggciting Easter weekend, with events planned that promise everything from traditional hunts to eggs falling straight from the sky. Kicking things off, Lake Eufaul...
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Meeting a critical need of Oklahomans
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Meeting a critical need of Oklahomans
By REP. NEIL HAYS 
April 2, 2026
As we reached a major deadline at the Capitol this week, I was proud to see my House Bill 4260 pass off the Oklahoma House floor. This bill focuses on supporting our first responders when they face se...
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Community Calendar
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Community Calendar
April 2, 2026
List local meetings or events in the Community Area Calendar by emailing ladonna@cookson.news or texting 479-422-4210. Chapter BX of P.E.O. will meet April 7 at 5 p.m. for “Sisters Celebrate Spring.” ...
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Reminder: Election Day is Tuesday, April 7
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Reminder: Election Day is Tuesday, April 7
April 2, 2026
Eufaula voters will head to the polls to decide the school board race for District 1 between Martha Asher (incumbent) and Amber Baughman. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 7. Curr...
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Paws N Claws expands their rural reach
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Paws N Claws expands their rural reach
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
April 2, 2026
Paws N Claws –Eufaula, OK, a small volunteer group that set out to help the City of Eufaula find homes for their pound pups, has now started a second social media page to help with community animals i...
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Oklahoma Museums offer free admission on Flag Day, June 14
April 2, 2026
OKLAHOMA CITY – In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, select museums across Oklahoma will open their doors for a special Free Day at the Museum on Flag Day, Jun...
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Stigler resident pleads guilty to federal drug and firearm charges
April 2, 2026
MUSKOGEE – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that William Herr, a/k/a Yangyee Her, age 41, of Stigler, Oklahoma, entered a guilty plea to an Informatio...
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Two local restaurants to be featured on America’s Best Restaurants
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Two local restaurants to be featured on America’s Best Restaurants
April 2, 2026
Eufaula’s local dining scene is getting national attention as not one, but two independently owned restaurants will be featured on upcoming episodes of America’s Best Restaurants (ABR). The ABR Roadsh...
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Eufaula board members hire experienced educator as next superintendent
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Eufaula board members hire experienced educator as next superintendent
By Brian Hummingbird 
April 2, 2026
The Eufaula Board of Education voted in a special meeting Thursday morning, March 26, to hire Brian Hummingbird to succeed current superintendent Monty Guthrie, who is retiring this summer. Currently ...
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Canadian Valley Electric Cooperative awards Sharing Success Grants
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Canadian Valley Electric Cooperative awards Sharing Success Grants
April 2, 2026
Canadian Valley Electric Cooperative (CVEC), in partnership with its lending partner CoBank, has awarded a total of $15,000 in grants to three local nonprofit organizations: Graham-Dustin Public Schoo...
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Alleged arsonist captured after attempting to burn down Freedom House
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Alleged arsonist captured after attempting to burn down Freedom House
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
April 16, 2026
Freedom House staff and residents were not just grateful to first responders but they were grateful to God for His protection and covering during a recent arson attempt on Sunday morning of their resi...
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Annual Spring Citywide Yard Sale May 9
April 16, 2026
The City of Checotah will be hosting its annual Spring Citywide Yard Sale on Saturday, May 9. If you would like to be a part of the citywide yard sale you can text your address or text and ask for a f...
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Community workshop to offer practical parenting tools in Eufaula
April 16, 2026
Families and educators in the Eufaula area will have the opportunity to gain valuable parenting insights at an upcoming free workshop led by a licensed psychologist. Dr. Randleman, PhD, a licensed psy...
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Adopt a Shelter Pet Day is April 30
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Adopt a Shelter Pet Day is April 30
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
April 16, 2026
Each year, National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day on April 30 raises awareness of the thousands of pets awaiting adoption from the shelters and local pounds. Abandoned animals are a growing crisis in Americ...
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Don’t miss the City Wide Spring Trash Off – Saturday, April 18
April 16, 2026
Residents must have a current city water bill to bring items to Heritage Waste or Senior Citizen Center. Trash pickup is available for the elderly and those unable to leave their homes. Call the Chamb...
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