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Checotah?s population grows by 1
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Checotah?s population grows by 1
August 27, 2020
Checotah’s population grew by one on Sunday. Mayor Daniel Tarkington and his wife, Jamie, added to their household of three, making it an even four. Hallory June Tarkington decided to make her grand a...
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Local naturalist captures snakes with a smile
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Local naturalist captures snakes with a smile
August 27, 2020
Local naturalist Holly Lackey isn’t afraid to capture snakes on camera or by a hook. She knows they’re not camera shy and actually had several award-winning pictures featured in this year’s Outdoor O...
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Eufaulan injured in accident
August 27, 2020
Eufaula resident Danny Brown, 84, was injured in single vehicle accident on U.S. 69, one mile south of Checotah, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. Brown reportedly was southbound on the highwa...
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U.S. Census timer running down, state funding at stake
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U.S. Census timer running down, state funding at stake
August 27, 2020
The opportunity for Oklahomans to be counted in the U.S. Census is only weeks away, and officials are concerned about participation. “If Oklahoma residents don’t self-report, no one will be looking fo...
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Eufaula man sentenced in child porn case
August 27, 2020
Jacob Quinlan Navarrette, 28, of Eufaula, was sentenced in federal court Monday to 78 months’ imprisonment, 10 years of supervised release and must pay $3,000 in restitution for possession of child po...
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Carry-out taco Sale Sept. 5
August 27, 2020
The Eufaula-Canadian Tribal Town will hold an Indian Taco Sale from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sept. 5, at 502 Foley Ave., Eufaula. Price of the meal, which includes a drink, is $8. Meals are carryout only.
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Kyle Edwards Auto
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Kyle Edwards Auto
August 27, 2020
STAFF PHOTO Kyle Edwards Auto Group donated $1,000 to Checotah Public Schools this past Friday. Pictured above: General Manager Chris Leonard, right, presents the check to High School Assistant Princi...
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EHS graduate honored
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EHS graduate honored
August 27, 2020
Recent Eufaula High School graduate Caton Skaggs was the guest of honor at a college-sendoff shower hosted by local Chapter T, of the P.E.O. Sisterhood. The shower was held on Aug. 1 at the Eufaula ci...
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Airport installs fueling tank
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Airport installs fueling tank
August 27, 2020
Aviators in need of fuel will be happy to know that a new fueling tank was installed last week at the Eufaula Municipal Airport, thanks to the Federal Aviation Administration. “We hope this added amen...
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Mvskoke Spelling Bee Sept. 12
August 27, 2020
The 6th annual Mvskoke Spelling Bee will be held at 10 a.m., Sept. 12 at the Eufaula Community Center, 121 W. High St., Eufaula. The event is sponsored by the Eufaula-Canadian Tribal Town. Prizes incl...
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CASA gets new volunteer
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CASA gets new volunteer
August 27, 2020
Beginning this month, some children navigating the juvenile court system will have another advocate looking out for their best interests. Associate District Judge Brendon Bridges signed an agreement o...
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2 free concerts Sept. 5, Labor Day weekend
August 27, 2020
Xtreme Amphitheater will feature two free concerts starting at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 5. The opening group is Red Clay Gypsies followed by The Deadweight at 9 p.m. Red Clay Gypsies, from Ardmore, b...
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Checotah stories from the past
August 27, 2020
114 Years Ago: Checotah Times • April 27, 1906 SNAKE INDIANS WILL MEET Inauguration of New Chiefs May First The Snake Indians are preparing to have a big time at old Hickory grounds near here on the f...
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Congressional Medal of Honor Citations for Actions Taken This Day
August 27, 2020
GREGG, STEPHEN R. Rank and organization: Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army, 143d Infantry, 36th Infantry Division. Place and date: Near Montelimar, France, 27 August 1944. Entered service at: Bayonne, N.J....
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Business of the month ? Payne & Rice Clinic
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Business of the month ? Payne & Rice Clinic
August 27, 2020
Payne & Rice Clinic, Inc 116 SW 2nd St Checotah, OK 918-473-2278 Mon. Thurs. 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Fri. 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Fri. 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Owners: Dr. John and June Rice Established in 1953 Dr. Parman sta...
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Patriot golf day, PGA HOPE and Folds of Honor come together over Labor Day weekend to serve military families
August 27, 2020
Folds of Honor, a nonprofit that provides educational scholarships to spouses and children of fallen and disabled Veterans, and PGA HOPE (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere) will host Patriot Golf Day ov...
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SENIOR CENTER MENU
August 27, 2020
Aug. 31-Sept. 4 Monday, Aug. 31: Fried fish; parslied red potatoes; coleslaw; wheat roll; fresh fruit; milk Tuesday, Sept. 1: Chopped steak; brown gravy; mashed potatoes; green beans; wheat roll; chil...
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On this day in U.S. military history
August 27, 2020
On August 27, 1832 – Blackhawk, leader of Sauk-Indians, gave himself up, ending the Blackhawk War. 1859 – Edwin Drake struck oil at 69 feet near Titusville, Pennsylvania–the world’s first successful o...
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Species spotlight: Luna Moth
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Species spotlight: Luna Moth
August 27, 2020
Luna moths may be one of Oklahoma’s largest moths, but these giants start out as tiny eggs about one-third the size of a BB pellet. After hatching, caterpillars feed on the leaves of the persimmon, bl...
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OU to open Big 12 play against K-State in Dallas
August 27, 2020
The Sooners will now open the 2020 Big 12 Conference season against Kansas State on Sept. 26, according to a report by Brett McMurphy of Stadium. OU-Texas is also still scheduled for Oct. 10 in Dallas...
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NFL and Checotah great Tracy Scroggins passes away at age 56
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NFL and Checotah great Tracy Scroggins passes away at age 56
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
February 12, 2026
Tracy Scroggins, a standout defensive end and linebacker for the Detroit Lions, and a beloved figure in eastern Oklahoma football, passed away last week in Florida at the age of 56. Born September 11,...
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Plan to attend the Checotah Chamber Banquet
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Plan to attend the Checotah Chamber Banquet
February 12, 2026
Make plans to attend the Checotah Chamber Banquet on Feb. 24 at 6 p.m. at the First Free Will Baptist Family Life Center, located at 713 N. Broadway. This year Tyler Mountain BBQ will be catering the ...
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Shamrocks, sneakers and shenanigans
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Shamrocks, sneakers and shenanigans
February 12, 2026
The 5th Annual Eufaula Green Run 5K returns Saturday, March 14, inviting runners, walkers and costume-wearers of all ages to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day the Eufaula way: lakeside, lively and dressed i...
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Locks of love
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Locks of love
By SHAUNA BELYEU GENERAL MANAGER 
February 12, 2026
Many people drive right past it without even knowing it’s there. Just off the path at Lake Eufaula State Park, a small fountain bubbles, almost unnoticed. But stop for a moment and you’ll see what’s r...
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2026 BLACK HISTORY MONTH THEME: A CENTURY OF BLACK HISTORY COMMEMORATIONS
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2026 BLACK HISTORY MONTH THEME: A CENTURY OF BLACK HISTORY COMMEMORATIONS
By ALMA HARPER GARDENIA ART FEDERATED CLUB 
February 12, 2026
February is known as Black History Month. Black History Month started as Negro History Week by Carter G. Woodson in 1826. Dr. Woodson was concerned that the contributions of Black Americans were overl...
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