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Oklahoma Book Festival coming to OKC
September 20, 2018
OKLAHOMA CITY - More than 50 writers, including national bestselling authors, will attend the inaugural Oklahoma Book Festival Oct. 20 at the city’s Boathouse District. Authors, poets, illustrators an...
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Finally, a girl after 66 years
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Finally, a girl after 66 years
September 20, 2018
Oh, the joy of a new baby and to finally have a baby girl!   The Baker family is still celebrating the birth of its first baby girl born in over 66 years, after four generations of males.   The Baker...
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MCN/OU promote higher education for Native Americans
September 20, 2018
NORMAN – Muscogee (Creek) Nation Principal Chief James Floyd joined other Oklahoma tribal dignitaries at the University of Oklahoma’s Inaugural Native Nations Reception for Tribal Leaders event Sept. ...
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The art of Danny Kaler and Peggy Sanders Campbell to go on display
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The art of Danny Kaler and Peggy Sanders Campbell to go on display
September 20, 2018
INDIANOL A - On Thursday Oct. 11, the Bynum Historical Foundation and the Indian Territory and Oklahoma Statehood Settlement located in Indianola will host an exhibit of the art of Danny Kaler and Pe...
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Tarkington named 2018 Mayor of the Year
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Tarkington named 2018 Mayor of the Year
September 20, 2018
Mayor Daniel Tarkington was more than a little surprised when his name was read as Mayor of the Year at the Oklahoma Municipal League’s (OML) Annual Conference, held last week in Oklahoma City. Co-wo...
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First female Native American inducted into hall of fame, new officers commissioned
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First female Native American inducted into hall of fame, new officers commissioned
September 20, 2018
OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma’s Native Americans have a long history of proud and distinguished service in the Oklahoma Army National Guard. On Sunday, Sept. 9, the military career of one Native-American w...
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Principal Chief Floyd hails Stigler Act amendments, urges quick approval
September 20, 2018
OKMULGEE - On Wednesday, Sept. 12, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to approve H.R. 2606, the Stigler Act Amendments of 2018, advancing the legislation to the U.S. Senate for their consideratio...
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Eufaula resident dies at accident
September 20, 2018
Sharon Spencer, 67, of Eufaula died at the scene of a single-vehicle accident in Pittsburg County on Sept. 14, possibly from a medical condition. According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, at about 3:3...
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Retired Educators hold meeting
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Retired Educators hold meeting
September 20, 2018
The McIntosh County Oklahoma Retired Educators Association, OREA, met Friday, Sept. 14, at the Jim Lucas Library. The association meets on the second Friday of every month during the school term excep...
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Dr. McGee to be inducted into Educators Hall of Fame
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Dr. McGee to be inducted into Educators Hall of Fame
September 20, 2018
Retired Checotah educator Dr. DeLois Ann McGee will be one of ten inductees to the Oklahoma African American Educators Hall of Fame on Friday, Sept. 28. The ceremony will start at 7 p.m. at the Oklaho...
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FOI Oklahoma?s essay contest offers cash prizes to students
September 20, 2018
OKLAHOMA CITY - Freedom of Information Oklahoma is offering cash prizes to high school students who enter and win the annual Zach Taylor First Amendment Essay Contest. Students in grades 9 to 12 must ...
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Constitution still vibrant after 231 years
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Constitution still vibrant after 231 years
September 13, 2018
Constitution Day, Sept. 17, celebrates the 231st birthday of an astounding document that governed our nation as it grew from 13 to 50 states plus multiple territories populated by U.S. Citizens. The b...
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New Oklahoma National Register listing
September 13, 2018
OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma Historical Society, State Historic Preservation Office (OKSHPO) is pleased to announce the newest National Register of Historic Places listing for Oklahoma. The National R...
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Elect Cindy Dawson for Judge November 6
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Elect Cindy Dawson for Judge November 6
September 13, 2018
As a Judicial Candidate for Associate District Judge for McIntosh County, I am asking for your vote on November 6, 2018. I have the experience as a trial lawyer. I am dedicated to applying the law to ...
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Mega Gospel Fest returns to Plumb Theatre Sept. 28, 29
September 13, 2018
The 5 th Annual Mega Gospel Festival will be held at the Plumb Theatre on State Highway 9 east of Eufaula in Longtown on Sept. 28, 29. Armbands for the festival are $10 for one day, and $15 for two da...
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September 13, 2018
WOW! What a week for the Acoustical Travlin’ Uprights. We left Eufaula Wednesday morning and arrived in LeMars, Iowa, Thursday morning, where we were met by the Bob Everhard, president of the National...
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OICA to hold youth art contest
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OICA to hold youth art contest
September 13, 2018
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) is holding an art contest for young Oklahomans. Artists who are under the age of 18 are encouraged to submit visual art inspired by iss...
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Checotah motorcyclist bound over
September 13, 2018
A motorcyclist who was stopped going 100 MPH on the interstate was bound over for trial following a preliminary hearing Sept. 6. Zachary Dean Cordray Cochran, 20, of Checotah was order to appear in co...
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Historical tariffs
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Historical tariffs
September 13, 2018
In a weird sort of historically nerdy way, it has been fascinating watching how tariffs are becoming politically relevant. I have no comment on Trump’s tariff policies, not for the usual reason of let...
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Local groups to host free Community Baby Shower
September 13, 2018
The McIntosh County Coalition for a Healthy Community is working with local community partners to host a free community baby shower for women of childbearing age, pregnant women, and those with childr...
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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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