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McIntosh County GOP
March 12, 2026
McIntosh GOP has been busy planning out the next several meetings to educate and empower the voters of McIntosh County last month, we had Ron Meinhardt, candidate for U.S. Senate, as well as J6er Tony...
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Living history programs at Fort Gibson Historic Site to focus on refugees at military outpost in 1860s
March 12, 2026
On Saturday, March 14, 20 and 28, the Fort Gibson Historic Site will hold a special living history education program focused on the life of refugees who relocated to the military outpost in the 1860s....
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Wagoner resident sentenced for assault resulting in serious bodily injury
March 12, 2026
MUSKOGEE – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that Mark Justin Hall, age 47, of Wagoner, Oklahoma, was sentenced to thirty months in prison for one coun...
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Heartland Heritage to offer $500 Vo-Tech Scholarship
March 12, 2026
The Heartland Heritage Museum and Art Gallery will be awarding a $500 check to one senior student from Checotah High School planning to attend a Vo-Tech course for the 2026-2027 Academic Year. Applica...
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NSU announces Fall 2025 Dean’s Honor Roll
March 12, 2026
Tahlequah — Northeastern State University is proud to announce that 794 students met the criteria to be named to the Dean’s Honor Roll for the Fall 2025 semester. To be eligible for this distinction, ...
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Tahlequah resident sentenced for illegal possession of firearm and ammunition
March 12, 2026
MUSKOGEE – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that Bradley Eugene Davis, a/k/a Bradley Eugene Mefford, age 31, of Tahlequah, Oklahoma, was sentenced to ...
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Special city meetings held Feb. 26
March 12, 2026
A special meeting was called Feb. 26. Mayor Daniel Tarkington called the meeting to order with the following council members present: Councilman Mike Key, Councilman Tony Fields, Councilman Ronnie Bri...
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Texanna Lady Crafters hop to it
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Texanna Lady Crafters hop to it
March 12, 2026
March came in like a lamb, but there is a lot of “hustle and bustle” happening at Texanna Lady Crafters! Easter is around the corner and we are ready. We have an estimated 100 baskets filled and avail...
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Family and friends say farewell to Tracy Scroggins and his mother
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Family and friends say farewell to Tracy Scroggins and his mother
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
March 5, 2026
It was a sad day when Checotah heard of the passing of one of their own, Tracy Scroggins, whose name lives on at the field house and playground in his hometown. Scroggins passed away at the age of 56 ...
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52nd Annual Checotah Band Daze
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52nd Annual Checotah Band Daze
March 5, 2026
Checotah hosted their 52nd Annual Band Daze February 19 – 20 with 35 bands from across the state of Oklahoma competing in the twoday competition. Canadian HS Band directed by Glenn Sizemore and Barbar...
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Mayor issues proclamation honoring late editor Jerry Fink
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Mayor issues proclamation honoring late editor Jerry Fink
By SHAUNA BELYEU GENERAL MANAGER 
March 5, 2026
On March 2, the Eufaula City Council opened its regular meeting by honoring the life and legacy of longtime journalist Jerry Fink. Mayor James Hickman read a formal proclamation recognizing the late E...
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Chamber celebrates America and its members
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Chamber celebrates America and its members
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
March 5, 2026
Checotah Chamber of Commerce celebrated its members and America’s 250th year by hosting an Americana tablescape competition at their annual banquet held Tuesday, Feb. 25. Over 200 business leaders, Ch...
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Butler captured on Kerr Lake after two-week manhunt
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Butler captured on Kerr Lake after two-week manhunt
By AMIE CATO-REMER EDITOR 
March 5, 2026
After nearly two weeks on the run that included a reported kidnapping and a multi-county search, escaped inmate Robey L. Butler was captured Monday morning near Keota, bringing a tense manhunt to a sa...
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Saint Francis Health System expands in Eufaula
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Saint Francis Health System expands in Eufaula
March 5, 2026
Saint Francis Health System is proud to expand in Eufaula, working to bring emergency services back to the community. The health system is preparing an existing building near the former hospital site ...
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FFA local Shayla Dismukes wins big at Muskogee
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FFA local Shayla Dismukes wins big at Muskogee
March 5, 2026
Shayla Dismukes from Checotah had a great showing recently at the Muskogee Regional Junior Livestock Show winning multiple divisions. Dismukes won Grand Champion Market Steer with a 1,435 pound steer ...
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City invests in firefighter safety with new protective gear
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City invests in firefighter safety with new protective gear
By SHAUNA BELYEU GENERAL MANAGER 
March 5, 2026
The Eufaula Fire Department is better equipped to protect both firefighters and the community following a $147,000 investment approved by the Eufaula City Council in August for critical gear and equip...
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Still singing forward
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Still singing forward
By MICHAEL BARNES 
March 5, 2026
The Creek Baptist Alliance held its revival Feb. 22-25 at the Eufaula Indian Community Center. On the final night, the service opened quietly. People gathered and took their seats as conversations fad...
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Texanna Lady Crafters
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Texanna Lady Crafters
March 5, 2026
The Texanna Lady Crafters are more than a shop. They are a dedicated group of volunteers who pour their time and talent into handcrafted treasures, including baby quilts, handbags, wreaths, floral arr...
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TSET Healthy Incentive Grant applications are open
March 5, 2026
Fund tobacco-free spaces, healthy food access and physical activity in your community with a TSET Healthy Incentive Grant. Grant applications are open now through March 30. The TSET Healthy Incentive ...
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Masonic Lodge Breakfast Fundraiser
March 5, 2026
Saturday, March 7 8 a.m. – 10 a.m. Located at 625 W. Gentry Start your day off right with an all-you-can-eat homemade big breakfast consisting of farm fresh eggs, Blue & Gold sausage, pancakes, biscui...
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Alleged arsonist captured after attempting to burn down Freedom House
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Alleged arsonist captured after attempting to burn down Freedom House
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
April 16, 2026
Freedom House staff and residents were not just grateful to first responders but they were grateful to God for His protection and covering during a recent arson attempt on Sunday morning of their resi...
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Annual Spring Citywide Yard Sale May 9
April 16, 2026
The City of Checotah will be hosting its annual Spring Citywide Yard Sale on Saturday, May 9. If you would like to be a part of the citywide yard sale you can text your address or text and ask for a f...
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Community workshop to offer practical parenting tools in Eufaula
April 16, 2026
Families and educators in the Eufaula area will have the opportunity to gain valuable parenting insights at an upcoming free workshop led by a licensed psychologist. Dr. Randleman, PhD, a licensed psy...
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Adopt a Shelter Pet Day is April 30
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Adopt a Shelter Pet Day is April 30
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
April 16, 2026
Each year, National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day on April 30 raises awareness of the thousands of pets awaiting adoption from the shelters and local pounds. Abandoned animals are a growing crisis in Americ...
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Don’t miss the City Wide Spring Trash Off – Saturday, April 18
April 16, 2026
Residents must have a current city water bill to bring items to Heritage Waste or Senior Citizen Center. Trash pickup is available for the elderly and those unable to leave their homes. Call the Chamb...
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