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MCN offering vaccines to all Natives 16 and up
March 11, 2021
The Muscogee (Creek) Nation Eufaula Health Center is now offering the COVID-19 vaccine to all Muscogee citizens and Native Americans age 16 and older. “We are committed to ensuring our Native communit...
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Checotah Schools receive $9,500 community grant
March 11, 2021
Checotah Public Schools is pleased to announce it has received a $9,500 grant from the Carolyn Watson Rural Oklahoma Community Foundation through its Community Grant program. The grant will be used to...
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Wendy Logan named Marshall Elementary Teacher of the Year
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Wendy Logan named Marshall Elementary Teacher of the Year
March 11, 2021
Wendy Peckham Logan has lived in Checotah her entire life and knew from a very young age that becoming a teacher was what she wanted to do. Now at 52 years young, she says being named Marshall Elemen...
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COVID update March 8, 2021
March 8, 2021
Coronavirus watch – Monday, March 8 The State Health Department on  Mon day, March  8 ,  released the following numbers concerning the COVID-19 virus in Oklahoma. According to the  Department  a total...
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Seasons come to an end for Checotah basketball programs
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Seasons come to an end for Checotah basketball programs
March 4, 2021
The Checotah Lady Wildcats defeated Skiatook 48-32 on Thursday to move on in regional action on Saturday. It was a huge victory over Skiatook that gave Checotah momentum. After trailing 10-5 at the e...
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On this day in U.S. military history
March 4, 2021
On March 4, 1493 – Explorer Christopher Columbus arrives back in Lisbon, Portugal, aboard his ship Niña from his voyage to what is now The Bahamas and other islands in the Caribbean. 1789 – The first ...
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Winter storms sweep across the plains
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Winter storms sweep across the plains
March 4, 2021
Back-to-back winter storms brought snow and below freezing temperatures to Oklahoma this month, earning a literal upturned nose from the state’s alligators. Though the toothy reptiles are much less co...
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Winter Weather and Oklahoma Fisheries: Threadfin Shad
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Winter Weather and Oklahoma Fisheries: Threadfin Shad
March 4, 2021
As we begin to thaw across the state, you may notice small dead fish floating at some Oklahoma reservoirs. Threadfin shad (Dorosoma petenense), a popular baitfish species in Oklahoma, are a subtropica...
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McIntosh County District Court Report
March 4, 2021
Felony Cases Rhonda Lynne Radley: cruelty to animals Ryan Wid Staples: endangering others while eluding/attempting to elude police; driving with license canceled/suspended/revoked Misdemeanor Cases Ri...
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National Cowboy Museum announces 2021 honorees for 60th Western Heritage Awards
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National Cowboy Museum announces 2021 honorees for 60th Western Heritage Awards
March 4, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – Some of the biggest names in popular film, literature, television and music will be recognized during the 60th anniversary Western Heritage Awards, scheduled for September 17 – 18,...
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Do 2020 BB teams feel cheated?
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Do 2020 BB teams feel cheated?
March 4, 2021
My how one year changes. Just a year ago the world changed for high sports in Oklahoma. The Eufaula Lady Ironheads were on their way to the Big House in OKC to square off against Jones. With less than...
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POEF launches campaign to help teachers
March 4, 2021
The Professional Oklahoma Educators Foundation has launched a fundraising campaign, titled “Heart Times,” that allows teachers and businesses to help replace educators’ personal teaching supplies if d...
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Checotah FFA Premium Sale
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Checotah FFA Premium Sale
March 4, 2021
(Staff photos by LaDonna Rhodes)
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Stitt focuses on federal aid, McGirt and vaccine rollout in trip to DC
March 4, 2021
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt spent the past two days begging for more federal money to help the state recover from a historic winter storm. “This has been an important trip because I wanted to let our fe...
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McPeak serves on AFR/OFU Cooperative Policy Committee
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McPeak serves on AFR/OFU Cooperative Policy Committee
March 4, 2021
Jerry McPeak, Warner, has completed his term on the 2021 American Farmers & Ranchers/Oklahoma Farmers Union (AFR/OFU) Policy Committee, a subset of the AFR/OFU Cooperative membership that sets yearly ...
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Retired military physician dies; leaves $2M to OMRF
March 4, 2021
Wesley Robert “Bob” Mote, M.D., was soft-spoken and private. A U.S. Air Force physician for 39 years, Mote still lived in the 1,200-square-foot Moore home he purchased in the ‘60s when he died at age ...
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Open transfer, school funding formula changes pass House
March 4, 2021
The House has passed education bills that would allow Oklahoma students to transfer between public school districts at any time and that change the school funding formula to make money follow the stud...
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Bill to cap cost of insulin approved
March 4, 2021
The Oklahoma House of Representatives Insurance Committee today passed legislation to cap the cost of insulin for many Oklahomans with Type 1 diabetes. House Bill 1019’s author, Rep. Rande Worthen, R-...
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House Dems oppose major school transfer and fund bills
March 4, 2021
House Minority Leader Emily Virgin, D-Norman, released the following statement after two major school transfer and funding bills passed off the House floor last week. “While the stated rationale for H...
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FAQ: As Oklahoma debates managed care, what does it really mean?
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FAQ: As Oklahoma debates managed care, what does it really mean?
March 4, 2021
Oklahoma is on the verge of overhauling its Medicaid program and changing how about a quarter of the state’s population receives health care. Gov. Kevin Stitt and the Oklahoma Health Care Authority an...
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Messiah comes to McIntosh County
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Messiah comes to McIntosh County
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
April 9, 2026
The Messiah came to McIntosh County once again. Over the course of two nights almost 1,200 people witnessed His return, but how many missed it? Though there have been several productions over the year...
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Webbers Falls man killed in motorcycle crash
By AMIE CATO-REMER COURTESY 
April 9, 2026
A Webbers Falls man was killed in a single-vehicle motorcycle crash late Saturday night in rural Muskogee County, according to Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP). The collision occurred at around 10:14 p.m...
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Easter weekend was eggs-tra special
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Easter weekend was eggs-tra special
By SHAUNA BELYEU GENERAL MANAGER 
April 9, 2026
McIntosh County Easter weekend was filled with activity, even as spring storms forced a few last-minute changes across the area. At Lake Eufaula State Park and other locations, rising water and soggy ...
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Commissioner races highlight McIntosh County ballot
By SHAUNA BELYEU GENERAL MANAGER 
April 9, 2026
Filing for the 2026 election cycle has closed, leaving McIntosh County voters with a mix of uncontested races and a handful of competitive contests. Several county officials filed for re-election with...
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10,000 drones depict 1 King Jesus over North America
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10,000 drones depict 1 King Jesus over North America
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
April 9, 2026
It was an extra-ordinary Holy Week in the U.S. with a spectacular light show that had never taken place before in Northern America. Thousands of drones lit up the sky over Manvel, TX as Aerial Illumin...
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