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Checotah church gets supplies for county
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Checotah church gets supplies for county
April 9, 2020
The First Assembly of God in Checotah received seven pallets of supplies from Feed the Children Friday, April 3. The pallets contained nonperishable food and personal items. On the third Friday of th...
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New changes to school bus meals
April 9, 2020
Checotah Public Schools (CPS) has been serving approximately 750 breakfasts and 750 lunches for students 18 years of age and under. Starting April 7, CPS began delivering meals to cover five days a we...
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County goes egg hunting
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County goes egg hunting
April 9, 2020
McIntosh County may be going through a coronavirus pandemic that is keeping everyone isolated, but it's not keeping the Easter Bunny at bay as communities come together to give their children an egg h...
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Schools start distance learning
April 9, 2020
Checotah Public Schools started implementing their distance learning plans on April 6 as teachers and students are forced to stay at home during the coronavirus crisis. Checotah Middle School Principa...
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Pandemic brings out scammers in full force
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Pandemic brings out scammers in full force
April 9, 2020
Scammers never seem to miss an opportunity to take advantage of natural disasters and other major life disruptions. Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic is no exception, Oklahoma State University Exte...
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Cops using caution in light of virus; jail?s lobby is temporarily shut down
April 9, 2020
Lawmen never know what to expect when they approach a suspect. It could be a friendly encounter or one that turns deadly. Today, even a friendly encounter could turn lethal. COVID-19 can be a deadly d...
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Candidate filing April 8-10
April 9, 2020
For the June 30 Primary Elections the candidate filing period begins at 8 a.m. Wednesday, April 8, said Janelle McKnight, Secretary of the McIntosh County Election Board. Filing will be from 8 a.m. to...
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Children die from accident injuries; two adults killed in same accident
April 9, 2020
Two children critically injured in a traffic accident near Hitchita on March 29 have died as a result of their injuries, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. The children, both identified as fema...
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A message to the Checotah community
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A message to the Checotah community
April 9, 2020
I have amended the COVID-19 state of emergency proclamation in Checotah to explicitly implement “Safer in Place” from Gov. Kevin Stitt. The amended proclamation also incorporates Gov. Stitt’s safer at...
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Spring steps forward during March
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Spring steps forward during March
April 9, 2020
Winter seemed to take a final bow after February in Oklahoma, leaving March with a warm and wet transition to spring. Areas of southern Oklahoma failed to see temperatures dip below freezing, and Holl...
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USDA approves maximum monthly allotment for SNAP customers
April 9, 2020
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has granted approval to Oklahoma Human Services (OKDHS) to issue emergency allotments to SNAP customers. This action is to address temporary food needs due to...
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COVID-19 shows importance of emergency savings fund
April 9, 2020
Financial management specialists have spoken for years about the importance of an emergency savings account. If there is one thing consumers have learned through the COVID-19 pandemic is how true thos...
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U.S. Attorney?s Office remains open; going after COVID-19 fraud cases
April 9, 2020
Amid the Presidential directive to comply with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations on social distancing and the State of Oklahoma’s similar requirements, the United States...
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Some DL requirements waived
April 9, 2020
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic and Oklahoma public school students not returning to school this year, the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety is waiving certain driver license requirements for tho...
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Commissioner Cox calls for fewer restrictions on COVID-19 testing
April 9, 2020
Commissioner of Health Gary Cox has issued a letter notifying county health departments that all COVID-19 testing centers and providers are to loosen requirements for Oklahomans to be tested. “The Sta...
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Removals of the Choctaw
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Removals of the Choctaw
April 9, 2020
The Choctaw removal history is a long one, with removals dating as far back as the 1790s and as recently as the 1950s. The Choctaw Nation uses the term “removals” instead of “Trail of Tears” to refer...
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Oklahoma ranks 18th in nation in rate of coronavirus deaths
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Oklahoma ranks 18th in nation in rate of coronavirus deaths
April 9, 2020
With a surge in COVID-19 deaths since last week, Oklahoma now ranks 18th highest in the nation in the rate of coronavirus deaths. Taking population into account, deaths were highest in New York, with ...
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Unconventional parents raise next Gen’s enlightened leaders
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Unconventional parents raise next Gen’s enlightened leaders
April 9, 2020
The American family structure has shifted dramatically in the past 50-plus years. Less than half of U.S. children are raised in a traditional setting – nearly a 30% drop since the early 1960s. What th...
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Drive-in theaters fail to stay open during COVID-19 pandemic
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Drive-in theaters fail to stay open during COVID-19 pandemic
April 9, 2020
As the COVID-19 outbreak worsens in the United States, some Oklahoma drive-in theatres were trying to keep their doors open to cure cabin fever. Drive-ins across Oklahoma were open until Gov. Kevin St...
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More changes announced at the Courthouse
April 2, 2020
Associate District Judge Brendon Bridges announced the following changes at the McIntosh County Courthouse. In light of Supreme Court Administration Directive No. 2020-29 we are going to adopt the fol...
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Eufaula steamrolls Beggs 82-51 in season opener
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Eufaula steamrolls Beggs 82-51 in season opener
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
December 11, 2025
In an offensive display that hasn’t been seen since Bradley Campbell was head coach at Eufaula, the Ironheads (1-0) rolled over Beggs 82-51 on senior night. Newly hired Eufaula head coach Grant Callis...
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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
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
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
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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