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Lemuel Ballard bound over for trial
By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR 
July 25, 2024
A Eufaula man charged with beating his brother and girlfriend was bound over for trial following a preliminary hearing on July 16. Lemuel Ray Ballard, 39, is charged with assault and battery with a da...
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6th Annual Checotah Lions Club Charity Golf Tournament
July 25, 2024
Friday, Sept. 13 at 8:30 a.m. Arrowhead State Golf Course Contact Darren Armstrong at 918-577-1510.
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VFW Ballroom dedicated to Harold Haltom
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VFW Ballroom dedicated to Harold Haltom
By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR 
July 25, 2024
July 16 was a day of mixed emotions at VFW Post 8798 - joy and sorrow as family, friends and comrades in arms gathered together at a ceremony dedicating the Posts ballroom to the late Harold Halcom, w...
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McIntosh County Coalition warns about dangers of binge drinking this summer
July 25, 2024
As summer festivities heat up, Scott Welch with the McIntosh County Coalition for a Healthy Community is issuing a critical reminder about the dangers of binge drinking. While the season is perfect fo...
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County GOP News
By LYNELLE MEDLEY CHAIRMAN 
July 25, 2024
We are excited to announce that the Mc-Intosh GOP County Committee recently met and voted by unanimous acclamation to endorse Monty Grider for re-election of McIntosh County Commissioner, District #2!...
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County sales tax income up for Eufaula
July 25, 2024
The Oklahoma Tax Commission recently released city sales tax collection figures that primarily represents local tax receipts from May business. The monies they reported this period represent sales fro...
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Paws N Claws Pet Food Pantry coming soon
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Paws N Claws Pet Food Pantry coming soon
By SHAUNA BELYEU GENERAL MANAGER 
July 25, 2024
Paws N Claws is excited to announce the Pet Food Pantry has been purchased and is coming soon to the community. Even more great news, the Rubbermaid cabinet has been 100 percent sponsored by some outs...
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Update on 3 accused sex offenders
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Update on 3 accused sex offenders
By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR 
July 25, 2024
Since alleged child pornographer Jackson Whitt, 27, of Russellville, Ark., was arrested on Jan. 24, he has been doing a lot of traveling. First stop was the McIntosh County jail, where he was arrested...
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Fort Gibson presentation to Focus on Hannah Worcester Hicks
July 25, 2024
FORT GIBSON — On Saturday, July 27, at 10:30 a.m., Dr. Michelle Martin will present “All the World’s Sorrows: Hannah Worcester Hicks and the Civil War in Indian Territory” at Fort Gibson Historic Site...
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BACK TO SCHOOL ENROLLMENT
By Marshall Elementary Enrollment 
July 25, 2024
PreK/New Student Enrollment (In person only) July 29 from 12 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. July 30 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Aug. 2 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Please bring: Birth certificate, shot records, proof of residency...
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EHS ’64 Reunion Sept. 20
July 25, 2024
EHS Class of 1964 will hold its 60th Reunion on Sept. 20 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Legacy on Main Street. An open invitation to 1963 and 1965 classes. Please contact all your old classmates and get the...
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AG’s office accepting applications for new sheriff office assistance grants
July 25, 2024
OKLAHOMA CITY Oklahoma sheriffs can now pursue grant funding to bolster the services they provide to their counties, thanks to a new grant program administered by the Office of Attorney General Gentne...
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VA holding free Veteran job and benefits fair July 30
July 25, 2024
The upcoming Veteran Employment & Resource Fair, co-hosted by the Muskogee VA Regional Office and the Eastern Oklahoma VA Health Care System, offers employment readiness resources to Veterans, includi...
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Checotah Stories from the past
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Checotah Stories from the past
July 25, 2024
114 YEARS AGO Checotah Times Friday, August 6, 1910 Struck by Fast Mail On Tuesday afternoon, about two o’clock, Forney Horton, son of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. L. Horoton, was struck by the Southbound Katy F...
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Texanna Lady Crafters news
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Texanna Lady Crafters news
July 25, 2024
Texanna Lady Crafters has many talented members who make items for their non-profit shop. The items sold are always handmade or repurposed items, thus making the selections unique and your shopping ex...
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Checotah man sentence in federal court for false statement
July 25, 2024
MUSKOGEE –James Steven Peavler, 67, of Checotah, has been sentenced to 12 months and one day in prison for a False Statement During the Acquisition of a Firearm, the United States Attorney’s Office fo...
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2023 Certified Healthy Awardees announced for McIntosh County
July 25, 2024
The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) has announced awardees for Certified Healthy Oklahoma, a public health initiative recognizing organizations that implement best practices and policies th...
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Ballot placement drawings held
July 25, 2024
OKLAHOMA CITY – A public drawing was held last week by the Secretary of the State Election Board, Paul Ziriax, to determine the ballot order for political parties and Independent candidates for the No...
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Deadlines for Aug. 27 Runoff Primary Election
July 25, 2024
August 2 is the last day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote in the August 27 Runoff Primary Election. Persons who are United States Citizens, residents of Oklahoma, and at...
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Tripp receives deferred sentences
July 25, 2024
Jessica Lynn Tripp, 32, McAlester, pled no contest on July 16 to possession of stolen copper and other charges. She allegedly stole the copper from a residence west of Eufaula in December 2023. Tripp ...
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Shop with a Cop brightens Christmas
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Shop with a Cop brightens Christmas
December 18, 2025
Dozens of McIntosh County kids were escorted on a Christmas shopping spree by law enforcement officers last week. In total, over 80 kids received a total of $30,000 worth of presents. Each purchased g...
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Fa La La La La and fraud go hand in hand this season
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Fa La La La La and fraud go hand in hand this season
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
December 18, 2025
It may be time to “Deck the Halls” but it’s also time to beware of fraudulent deals because Fa La La La La and fraud go hand in hand this season. It may be the most wonderful time of the year as many ...
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Lake Eufaula family loses dream home in fire, grateful for heroic ODOC agent
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Lake Eufaula family loses dream home in fire, grateful for heroic ODOC agent
December 18, 2025
Craig and Chelsea Lewis experienced their worst nightmare when their dream home on Lake Eufaula was reduced to charred rubble just weeks before Christmas. “Overnight, it ended up being a total loss,” ...
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Roger Thompson to keynote Friends’ event
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Roger Thompson to keynote Friends’ event
December 18, 2025
“How Chri s tmas Started and Surged” will be the topic explored at the 1 p.m. Friday, December 19 meeting of Friends of Eufaula Memorial Library. How can Odin, the Norse God of wisdom, poetry, agricul...
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Peoples National Bank
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Peoples National Bank
December 18, 2025
Peoples National Bank will close Christmas Eve : Main Bank: Noon Drive In: 1:00 Walmart: 3:00 Open for business as usual Friday & Saturday.
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