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Grants available from Oklahoma Humanities
February 10, 2021
Oklahoma Humanities (OH) has announced new grant funding is available for cultural programming. OH is accepting applications by March 1 from nonprofits wishing to apply for a Major Grant award of up t...
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Congressional Medal of Honor Citations for actions taken this day *BENNETT, THOMAS W.
February 10, 2021
Rank and organization: Corporal, U.S. Army, 2d Platoon, Company B, 1st Battalion, 14th Infantry. Place and date: Chu Pa Region, Pleiku Province, Republic of Vietnam, 9-11 February 1969. Entered servic...
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Information sought in homicide
February 10, 2021
The investigation into the murder of Gregory Singleterry, whose body was found Feb. 2 at his Sherwood Forest Addition residence in Eufaula, is continuing. As of Monday, there were no new developments....
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City councilman Tony Fields
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City councilman Tony Fields
February 10, 2021
City councilman Tony Fields (center) will represent Ward 2 for Checotah residents. Also pictured are City Attorney John Tyler Hammons (far left) and Mayor Daniel Tarkington (far right). STAFF PHOTO | ...
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Will Rogers? one-liners still relevant today
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Will Rogers? one-liners still relevant today
February 10, 2021
Hands in pockets and sporting a wry smile, the Oklahoman in the US. Capitol gazed down from his pedestal as if he had seen it all before. The statue of Will Rogers was not damaged during the Jan. 6 in...
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Let there be light
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Let there be light
February 10, 2021
Traffic leaving U.S. Highway 69 at the SH-9 exit ran into a traffic jam around 7 a.m. several days last week, until the Oklahoma Department of Transportation set up temporary stop lights at the inters...
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Checotah stories from the past
February 10, 2021
115 Years Ago: Checotah Times • October 12, 1906 Show Coming The A.G. Allen United Minstrel Show is billed for Checotah next Monday, October 15. This is one of the best companies of its kind on the ro...
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OSU Extension project helps fight childhood obesity
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OSU Extension project helps fight childhood obesity
February 10, 2021
In the battle against childhood obesity, Oklahoma State University Extension is helping students in the Westville Public School District develop safer walking and biking routes to school. Jessie Garci...
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National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum mourns passing of former RHS President Sharon Shoulders
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National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum mourns passing of former RHS President Sharon Shoulders
February 10, 2021
Sharon Shoulders, a longtime supporter of the Rodeo Historical Society (RHS) and National Cowboy Museum, and wife of 16-time Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) World Champion Jim Shoulders,...
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Man charged with killing his brother and 5 children
February 10, 2021
A 25-year-old Muskogee man was charged with six counts of first degree murder, one count of shooting with intent to kill and with possession of firearms after conviction or during probation. Jarron De...
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Exhibit highlighting history of ?Black Wall Street,? Tulsa Race Massacre at NSUBA
February 10, 2021
Northeastern State University students and the public are invited to learn more about Tulsa’s Greenwood Area in the early 20th century - sometimes referred to as ‘Black Wall Street’ - and its subseque...
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Help available for seniors raising children, caregivers for seniors
February 10, 2021
The Eastern Oklahoma Development District (EODD) Area Agency on Aging has announced the availability of assistance for seniors who are raising children and for caregivers of seniors. Seniors Raising C...
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Library grant falls on good soil
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Library grant falls on good soil
February 10, 2021
The Oklahoma Department of Libraries recently awarded twenty-six Health Literacy Grants for the 2020- 21 grant cycle funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. The Jim Lucas Checotah Publ...
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Black History Month
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Black History Month
February 10, 2021
Black History Month is the annual celebration of achievements by Black Americans and a time for recognizing the central role of African Americans in U.S. History. Black History Month is successor of ...
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BUSINESS OF THE MONTH ? PRINTY PLEASE
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BUSINESS OF THE MONTH ? PRINTY PLEASE
February 10, 2021
The Checotah Chamber of Commerce announced Printy Please as their Business of the Month. Printy Please was established in 2006 by owner Rodney Stover. The print shop originally opened in 1984 as Austi...
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Court Report
February 10, 2021
Felony Cases Monica Garza: unauthorized use of a vehicle; transporting open container of alcohol; no valid DL; speeding Misdemeanor Cases Curtis Allen Cody Jr.: possession of CDS; driving with license...
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Checotah celebrates 149 years
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Checotah celebrates 149 years
February 10, 2021
The Civil War had ended and the Treaty of 1866 had negotiated an agreement to the construction of one north-south and one east-west railroad across each of the Five Civilized Tribes’ nations. The rai...
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Election filings
February 10, 2021
The Checotah City Council, City Treasurer and School Board members will have no challengers in the April 6 elections. No one had filed to run against the incumbents by the end of the filing period at ...
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Weather is brrrr-fect for polar bears
February 10, 2021
Schools in Eufaula and Checotah were closed Tuesday due to inclement weather, with temperatures dipping into the low 20s with the chance of snow and icy roads. The temperatures aren’t expected to get ...
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COVID update Oct. 13, 2020
February 9, 2021
Coronavirus watch – Tues day, Feb. 9 The State Health Department released the following COVID-19 numbers on Tues day, February 9 . Statewide, the Department reported 406,064 people have contracted the...
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Christmas classics shine in counties lighted parades
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Christmas classics shine in counties lighted parades
By SHAUNA BELYEU GENERAL MANAGER 
December 11, 2025
Streets were packed down Broadway in Checotah and Main Street in Eufaula as lights sparkled with holiday magic and the county kicked off the holiday season with two annual Lighted Christmas Parades. B...
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Shop with a Cop Dec. 105 11,12
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Shop with a Cop Dec. 105 11,12
December 11, 2025
The 12th Annual McIntosh County Law Enforcement Shop with a COP event will take place this week on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Law enforcement officers, in partnership with school districts, will ...
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Driver killed after hitting deer
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Driver killed after hitting deer
December 11, 2025
An unidentified motorist was killed after striking a deer and then a second vehicle on SH 16 in Muskogee County Friday. According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, after the car struck the deer the vehi...
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School election filing period ends
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School election filing period ends
December 11, 2025
Just as the filing ended for school elections, Eufaula bent Kenny Bumgarner an nounced his resignation. Bumgarner, 55, represent ed seat 2. The board will ap point someone to fill his un expired term....
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Eufaula launches search for City Planner to guide growth
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Eufaula launches search for City Planner to guide growth
By SHAUNA BELYEU GENERAL MANAGER 
December 11, 2025
The City of Eufaula is taking a major step toward shaping its long-term future by launching the recruitment for its first-ever City Planner, a move that city leaders believe is vital to supporting res...
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