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Complications of finding a city manager
June 12, 2025
Jeb Jones resigned as city manager in April. He was hired in 2022 to replace Jacob Foos, who had resigned months earlier and became assistant city manager in the City of Shawnee. Andrea Weckmueller-Be...
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Jacob Foos re-hired as Eufaula City Manager
By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR 
June 12, 2025
It was a surprise hire, but not a great surprise as former Eufaula City Manager Jacob Foos was rehired as Eufaula’s city manager. The hiring took place following an executive session at a special meet...
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Tiger wins watercolor competition
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Tiger wins watercolor competition
June 12, 2025
Eufaula Native American artist Jon Tiger recently won first Place at the Trail of Tears Art Show in Tahlequah for his “Bless This Vessel,” a 5-inch by 7-inch watercolor. Tiger noted that the painting ...
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County GOP news
By LYNELLE MEDLEY CHAIRMAN 
June 12, 2025
Looking forward to another exciting meeting for the McIntosh County GOP on June 26 at the Eufaula VFW at 6:30 p.m. We will have a short speaker from Southwestern Oklahoma speaking about judges. We wil...
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Polling shows Drummond with large lead over fellow Republicans in 2026 race
By THE FRONTIER 
June 12, 2025
Gentner Drummond. Ryan Walters. Matt Pinnell. A year out from the 2026 primary elections, those three names have emerged as leaders to be Oklahoma’s next Republican candidate for governor. The catch? ...
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Senior Center menu
June 12, 2025
June 16 – June 20 Monday, June 16: Chicken tetrazzini; tossed salad; carrots; pie Tuesday, June 17: CLOSED FOR ANNUAL STAFF IN-SERVICE Wednesday, June 18: Sausage gravy; hashbrown; fruit juice; biscui...
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ODOC to purchase Lawton Correctional Facility
June 12, 2025
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Department of Corrections has officially entered an agreement to purchase the Lawton Correctional Facility from The GEO Group. ODOC will assume operational control on July...
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Marching with love; Free Mom Hugs brings Oklahoma to WorldPride D.C
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Marching with love; Free Mom Hugs brings Oklahoma to WorldPride D.C
By KYLIE CALDWELL AND EMMA ROWLAND GAYLORD NEWS 
June 12, 2025
WASHINGTON – “It’s not just a party. It’s a powerful statement: We’re here, we matter, and we’re not going anywhere,” said Sara Cunningham, founder of Free Mom Hugs, an Oklahoma City group participati...
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Republican Mike Mazzei running for governor
June 12, 2025
TULSA - Conservative Republican Mike Mazzei filed paperwork with the Oklahoma Ethics Commission to launch his 2026 campaign for Oklahoma Governor, a seat which will be open due to Governor Kevin Stitt...
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Friends’ speaker will discuss Indian Territory’s most decisive Civil War battle
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Friends’ speaker will discuss Indian Territory’s most decisive Civil War battle
By LENORE BECHTEL 
June 12, 2025
The Civil War battle that marked the decline of Confederate control of Indian Territory will be the speaker’s topic at the Friday, June 20, 1 p.m. meeting of the Friends of the Eufaula Library. Molly ...
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Trump’s budget could put Native American health care at risk
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Trump’s budget could put Native American health care at risk
By EM LUETKEMEYER OKLAHOMA WATCH 
June 12, 2025
Lawmakers from both parties said Thursday that President Donald Trump’s budget would put care for millions of Native Americans at risk should the government shut down. The Indian Health Service, which...
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John Cox announces candidacy for State Superintendent 2026
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John Cox announces candidacy for State Superintendent 2026
June 12, 2025
TAHLEQUAH - Dr. John Cox, a long-time teacher and superintendent in Oklahoma is running for the office of State Superintendent. With multiple advanced degrees in education as well as decades of workin...
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Texas captures first-ever National Title behind Scott’s slam and Kavan’s Dominance
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Texas captures first-ever National Title behind Scott’s slam and Kavan’s Dominance
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
June 12, 2025
History was made in Oklahoma City as the Texas Longhorns clinched their first-ever national championship in women’s softball and they did it in unforgettable fashion. With two of the greatest to ever ...
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Setting appropriate boundaries between staff and student-athletes
By PARKER RODGERS HST 
June 12, 2025
Maintaining professional boundaries in school athletics is essential to fostering a safe and supportive environment for studentathletes. Coaches often serve as role models and authority figures, formi...
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Oklahoma Press Association Awards
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Oklahoma Press Association Awards
June 12, 2025
The news team of the McIntosh County Democrat and the Eufaula Indian Journal were all smiles at the Oklahoma Press Association Awards Banquet especially when the McIntosh County Democrat won the highe...
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Blues Hall of Fame weathers the foul weather
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Blues Hall of Fame weathers the foul weather
By LENORE BECHTEL 
June 5, 2025
Saturday’s rainstorm didn’t put a damper on the Oklahoma Blues Hall of Fame celebration and induction ceremonies Saturday in Rentiesville. One band after another took to the stage at the Down Home Blu...
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2 dead in apparent murder/suicide
June 5, 2025
What authorities say appears to be a murder suicide took place at about 4:42 p.m., Tuesday, May 27 in Checotah. D ead are Rachel Stewart, 31, of Eufaula, and Todd Patterson, 30, of Checotah, who were ...
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2 burned in boating accident
June 5, 2025
Two people from Oklahoma City were injured Sunday afternoon at the Eufaula Cove Marina when their boat exploded at a fueling dock near the Tumbleweed’s restaurant. Lauren Taylor, a passenger on the bo...
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Boyd pleads guilty to arson, assault
June 5, 2025
Checotah resident James Anthony Boyd, 39, has pled guilty to one count of seconddegree arson and one count of assault and battery on a law enforcement officer. At a hearing on Thursday, May 22, Distri...
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Checotah Class of 2005 Reunion
June 5, 2025
Let’s celebrate our 20year reunion together! Join us for a fun class reunion weekend! It will be a weekend of laughter and memories you’ll cherish forever! June 13 -15 Marvel Resort, Gore, OK For more...
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City of Checotah prepares fireworks and family fun
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City of Checotah prepares fireworks and family fun
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
June 26, 2025
The City of Checotah is gearing up for the greatest Fourth of July Freedom Fest celebration the community has ever seen. There will be plenty of sights and sounds to see this year during their allday ...
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Ex Pittsburg County jailer charged with attempting to rob Lakeside Pharmacy
By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR 
June 26, 2025
A former Pittsburg County jailer, who was named a Detention Officer of the Year in 2024, has been arrested and charged with attempted robbery with a weapon and child neglect. Jose Kirkes, 33, of McAle...
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Woman barefoot and pulling toy wagon fights officer
By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR 
June 26, 2025
A barefooted 23-year-old Oktaha woman was walking near I-40, pulling a toy wagon missing its front wheels, has been arrested for assault and battery on a police officer, conspiracy to perform an act o...
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Smelser to become county treasurer July 1
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Smelser to become county treasurer July 1
By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR 
June 26, 2025
Kimberly Smelser has been first deputy in the McIntosh County Treasurer’s Office since January 2021. On Tuesday, July 1, she will become county treasurer, replacing Betty Whisenhunt, whose final day i...
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Checotah Alumni to host reunion this weekend
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Checotah Alumni to host reunion this weekend
June 26, 2025
The Checotah High School Alumni Reunion is finally here and will be two days reminiscing over high school days gone by too quickly. On Friday, June 27, everyone is invited to the Katy Depot to catch u...
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