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Bomb threat forces evacuation of courthouse
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Bomb threat forces evacuation of courthouse
November 7, 2019
A bomb threat forced the closing of the McIntosh County Courthouse last week. However, a rumor of a bomb at Checotah High School on the same day was unfounded. “There was a minor incident that was bl...
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Checotah Veterans? Day Breakfast and Assembly
November 7, 2019
Checotah Public Schools would like to invite community members and veterans to the Checotah Veterans’ Day Assembly at the CHS Event Center at 9 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 11. There will be special music pro...
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For the Children: Young Oklahomans step-up to help their peers
November 7, 2019
than 2,500 coats for children in the Oklahoma City area. The next is Mary Owen, 17, who founded Foster Family Night Out, a program to serve Grady County and the surrounding areas. Mary has worked with...
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Warrants
November 7, 2019
Ake, Roger M. Albright, Austin Michael Allen, Edmond Monte Allen, Justin Lee Almeida, Louis Ernest III Anderson, Gary Don Anderson, Teddy Bruce Arnold, Charles Wayne Bahe, Mandy Gail Baker, Jerry Beal...
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Christmas play set for Dec. 6-8
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Christmas play set for Dec. 6-8
November 7, 2019
Lake Eufaula Playhouse’s annual Christmas play is almost ready for showtime. This year LEP chose to bring “Miracle on 34th Street” to the citizens of Mc-Intosh County. Performance dates will be 7 p.m....
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Checotah Police Report
November 7, 2019
Juvenile: furnishing tobacco to minors/possession by minor Juvenile: furnishing tobacco to minors/possession by minor Juvenile: furnishing tobacco to minors/possession by minor Stephanie Renee James: ...
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Checotah News
November 7, 2019
Democratic Party meeting cancelled Due to unforeseen circumstances, the November meeting of the McIntosh County Democratic Party scheduled for Nov. 14 has been cancelled. There will be no meeting this...
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On this day in U.S. military history
November 7, 2019
1620 – 41 Pilgrims aboard the Mayflower, anchored off Massachusetts, signed a compact calling for a “body politick.” 102 Pilgrims stepped ashore. They called themselves Saints and the others Strangers...
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Checotah Rough Riders Annual Toy Drive underway
November 7, 2019
The Checotah Rough Riders Annual Toy Drive is underway. Toys will be collected from now through Dec. 13. Proceeds will benefit Mc-Intosh County elementary school students. Please drop off unwrapped to...
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Dogs found dead and dying, man faces cruelty charges
November 7, 2019
A 46-year-old Rentiesville man who allegedly starved dozens of dogs pled not guilty to a cruelty to animals charge last week, Oct. 29, in McIntosh County District Court. Frederick Burkhalter was order...
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Author, quilter to speak
November 7, 2019
The Friends of the Jim Lucas Checotah Public Library will host author and quilter, Judith Howard on Nov. 13. Howard will present her new program, Quirky Quilt Bed Turning. This program shows that ther...
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Lake Eufaula fishing report for November 7
November 7, 2019
Elevation above average, water murky. Flathead catfish good on live bait around river channel and river mouth. Blue and channel catfish good on cut bait, dough bait, hot dogs, shrimp, stinkbait, and w...
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Hill to face Bruner in race for MCN chief
November 7, 2019
Unofficial results are in from Saturday’s primary election for the Muscogee (Creek) Nation. Officials results will be released on Friday at 5 p.m. Currently in the lead for Principal Chief is David Hi...
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93-year-old bowler lives life in the fast lane
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93-year-old bowler lives life in the fast lane
October 31, 2019
Bowling is a game which can be played as a competitive sport or a recreational, casual sport to meet up with friends and just have some fun. 93-year-old Fred Jackson has been doing both for the past 6...
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Dispose of your old, unused meds
October 31, 2019
The regional prevention coordinators of Neighbors Building Neighborhoods, in cooperation with the McIntosh County Coalition, and the Sheriff’s Office, will hold a Prescription Drug Take-Back Event Nov...
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Man convicted of rape in McIntosh County convicted of kidnapping in McClain County
October 31, 2019
A McClain County jury in Purcell convicted Floyd Joseph Ball Jr., 34, on Oct. 22 of kidnapping and related charges. Earlier in the year, on Feb. 8, Ball entered a blind plea in McIntosh County Distric...
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Former State Sen. Ballenger dies
October 31, 2019
Former Oklahoma State Sen. Roger Ballenger (D-Okmulgee) died Sunday at age 69 after a battle with melanoma. A funeral service to honor and celebrate the life of Ballenger will be held at 2 p.m. Friday...
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MCN presents statement in consolidated opioid lawsuit in federal court in Ohio
October 31, 2019
The Muscogee (Creek) Nation (MCN) Attorney General Kevin Dellinger presented a statement before U.S. District Court Judge Dan Aaron Polster prior to the start of the landmark federal trial over the op...
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MCN elections Saturday
October 31, 2019
The Muscogee (Creek) Nation election for Principal Chief and National Council Delegates will be held from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2. Votes may be cast at the Eufaula Indian Community Center, O...
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Vape?s congressional leader takes a step back
October 31, 2019
One of the biggest proponents of electronic cigarettes has taken a step back after the emergence of more information in the wake of at least 33 deaths since the crisis began. U.S. Rep. Tom Cole (R-Okl...
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Lady Ironheads top the field to win Canadian Golf Tournament; Lady Wildcats place 6th
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Lady Ironheads top the field to win Canadian Golf Tournament; Lady Wildcats place 6th
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
April 2, 2026
The Eufaula Lady Ironheads brought home hardware Wednesday, capturing the team title at the Canadian Golf Tournament at Arrowhead Golf Course with a strong all-around performance. Eufaula set the tone...
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Highway 150 memorial sign unveiled for fallen heroes
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Highway 150 memorial sign unveiled for fallen heroes
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
April 2, 2026
On Friday, March 27, friends and family of the late William “Bill” Walker, an OHP State Trooper, and the late T. Leo Newton, Fountainhead Park Superintendent, gathered together to participated in the ...
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Teen drowns on Lake Eufaula
April 2, 2026
A 17-year-old drowned on March 20, on Lake Eufaula in Pittsburg County. According to reports, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP) and several other local agencies recovered the teen in approximately nin...
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Head-on fatality claims Checotah man
April 2, 2026
According to OHP, a Checotah man died after colliding head-on with another vehicle last Wednesday in McIntosh County. The vehicle, driven by Ricky L. Chester, 49, was traveling west on Oklahoma 266 at...
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Early voting begins April 2
April 2, 2026
The following entities will hold an election on April 7, 2025: Eufaula Public Schools (Board Member Office No. 1) Graham-Dustin Public Schools (Propositions No. 1 & No. 2) Hanna Public Schools (Board ...
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