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FEMA restructuring could leave out Tornado Alley
By KYLIE CALDWELL GAYLORD NEWS 
July 10, 2025
WASHINGTON – A sweeping restructuring of FEMA, the federal government’s main disaster agency, could be on tap when Congress returns from its July 4 recess, an outcome for Oklahoma that could redefine ...
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Oklahoma lawmakers proud to host new Kratos defense facility
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Oklahoma lawmakers proud to host new Kratos defense facility
By KYLIE CALDWELL GAYLORD NEWS 
July 10, 2025
WASHINGTON – Kratos Defense is expanding its footprint in Oklahoma with a new jet engine plant in Bristow- an investment state leaders say reinforces Oklahoma’s rising status as a national security hu...
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The Latest Legal Challenge to the Social Studies Standards
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The Latest Legal Challenge to the Social Studies Standards
By JENNIFER PALMER OKLAHOMA WATCH 
July 10, 2025
Another lawsuit has been brought against the state Department of Education attempting to halt implementation of the new social studies standards. A group of parents, faith leaders and teachers brought...
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Parents swallow junk fees to pay for school lunches
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Parents swallow junk fees to pay for school lunches
By JENNIFER PALMER AND MARIA GUINNIP OKLAHOMA WATCH 
July 10, 2025
At the Mustang Central Middle School cafeteria, students pay $3.75 for lunch. To fill their lunch accounts with money electronically, parents pay a $3.25 fee, nearly as much as a meal, each time they ...
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June rains end drought
By Gary McManus State Climatologist 
July 10, 2025
Oklahoma’s big weather stories this spring overwhelmingly involved tornadoes and heavy rains — and June was no exception. The month finished as the sixthwettest June on record, at 7.22 inches, nearly ...
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Noah Alexander trades football uniform for West Point uniform
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Noah Alexander trades football uniform for West Point uniform
By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR 
July 10, 2025
Noah Alexander will begin his senior year at the United States Military Academy at West Point, N.Y., this fall. It seems like only yesterday he was a standout running back for the Eufaula Ironheads, w...
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Local resident stars in U.S. Cellular ad
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Local resident stars in U.S. Cellular ad
By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR 
July 10, 2025
In all of her 58 years Louana Christie, EHS Class of ’85, never thought she would appear before a camera. Movie making was for her older sister, Selina Jayne Dornan, former Eufaula mayor and who once ...
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Freedom Fest 2025
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Freedom Fest 2025
July 10, 2025
Freedom Fest 2025
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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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Woman captured following foot chase
July 3, 2025
A 39-year-old Eufaula woman who had an outstanding warrant on an arson charge was arrested Wednesday, June 25, following a foot chase in a wooded area around south 7th Street in Eufaula. Tamara Dean K...
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Katy Depot Meet and Greet
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Katy Depot Meet and Greet
July 3, 2025
Mike Key talked to his Class of 1975 and other alumni about their Significant Alumni Jim Caro at the Katy Depot Meet & Greet on Saturday.
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Credence Cool Water Revue Revival Tribute
July 3, 2025
Legacy On Main Street presents Credence Cool Water Revue, a tribute to Credence Clearwater Revival on Saturday, July 19 at 224 N. Main St, Eufaula. The price for the dinner and show is $65. The show o...
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McGirt pleads guilty to new offenses
July 3, 2025
MUSKOGEE –Jimcy McGirt, 76, of Wewoka, entered a guilty plea to one count of Failure to Register as Sex Offender, punishable by up to 10 years in prison, according to the United States Attorney’s Offi...
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Clarification on recent robbery
July 3, 2025
A former Pittsburg County jailer, who was named a Detention Officer of the Year in 2024, was arrested June 21 and is charged with attempted robbery with a weapon and child neglect. Jose Kirkes, 33, of...
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Oklahoma Dental Association critical of executive order
July 3, 2025
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Dental Association (ODA) today criticized an executive order from Gov. Kevin Stitt that removes a long-held recommendation for appropriate fluoridation in Oklahoma’s publi...
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Plumb Theatre News
By PAUL AND MATTIE MALOY 
July 3, 2025
Big Lineup for month of July July 4th and 5th, the HALLELUJAH HONEYS are coming in. Cutest little, young group of singers you’ve ever seen! On 12th of July, we will be celebrating Max Thompson’s 94th ...
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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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