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$10K vacay giveaway: win a vacation from Blood Institute
August 8, 2024
Summer doesn’t have to end just yet! Give blood with Our Blood Institute for a chance to win a vacation to your dream location as part of OBI’s $10K Vacay Giveaway. Are you a beach bum or a mountain l...
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As eviction filings rise, Oklahoma could enact right-to-counsel laws
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As eviction filings rise, Oklahoma could enact right-to-counsel laws
By HEATHER WARLICK OKLAHOMA WATCH 
August 8, 2024
Unlike the public image of people experiencing homelessness, recently evicted Oklahomans might push a cart with an antique clock or an ottoman that was their grandmother’s prized possession. A person ...
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Court Report
August 8, 2024
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Ramp built for injured C AG member
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Ramp built for injured C AG member
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
August 1, 2024
On Father’s Day Dennis Short suffered an accident at his home which caused him to be life-flighted to St. Francis hospital in Tulsa where he has remained for over a month. He had been working on his t...
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Wildcat Welcome
August 1, 2024
Aug. 13 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Ogle Field Booths- Music-Free Food-Giveaways-Bounce Houses-Student Recognition-Food Trucks and more Join the Wildcats as they get ready to kick off the 20242025 school...
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Back to School Haircuts
August 1, 2024
Aug. 11 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free Boys Haircuts Checotah Event Center
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BACK TO SCHOOL ENROLLMENT
By Marshall Elementary Enrollment 
August 1, 2024
PreK/New Student Enrollment (In person only) Aug. 2 from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Please bring: Birth certificate, shot records, proof of residency, parent’s photo ID, CDIB card if applicable Returning student...
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Judges give two thumbs up to 40th Annual Whole Hawg Days
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Judges give two thumbs up to 40th Annual Whole Hawg Days
By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR 
August 1, 2024
Cook-off judges Eddie Hartwick and Robert Campbell had high praise for the 40th Annual Whole Hawg Days, and they weren’t just talking about the chefs but the whole hawg, the fans, the car show, the ar...
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Former Eufaula councilman Dan Kirby sentenced to 41 months in prison
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Former Eufaula councilman Dan Kirby sentenced to 41 months in prison
August 1, 2024
BENNETT BRINKMAN NONDOC MUSKOGEE — More than a year after he was convicted of involuntary manslaughter for the motorcycle wreck that caused the death of his girlfriend, Sheryl Bichsel, a federal judge...
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Police looking for armed robbers
August 1, 2024
A search continues for four, possibly black, males alleged to have robbed Casey’s General Store, 1051 W. Gentry Ave., in Checotah. The armed and masked suspects entered the store at about 2:43 a.m. on...
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Juveniles accused of burglary face justice
August 1, 2024
A gang of juveniles who broke into a Checotah gun store on July 12 and made off with 16 handguns are in the custody of their parents and awaiting criminal proceedings in juvenile court. The five, rang...
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Texan accused of raping 14-year-old
August 1, 2024
A Texas man who was arrested in Checotah on July 11 on suspicion of kidnapping a 14-year-old-girl has been charged in McIntosh County District Court with second degree rape and possession of a stolen ...
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Schools told to follow state law after Superintendent issues guidelines on Bible usage in classrooms
August 1, 2024
OKLAHOMA CITY – House Democrats advise Oklahoma school districts to continue following Oklahoma Statutes that outline subject matter standards and reiterate that revisions are subject to legislative r...
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Paws N Claws Pet Food Pantry opens Aug. 5
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Paws N Claws Pet Food Pantry opens Aug. 5
By SHAUNA BELYEU GENERAL MANAGER 
August 1, 2024
Paws N Claws is excited to announce the Pet Food Pantry in Eufaula will open soon. By the first week of August, volunteers will be setting up the Paws N Claws Pet Pantry at the Eufaula Indian Journal,...
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Walters issues guidance on Bible usage in classroom
August 1, 2024
Oklahoma City – _State Superintendent Ryan Walters released Instructional Support Guidelines for Oklahoma Teachers, including historical context, literary significance, and the artistic and musical in...
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Masons raising money for Girl Scouts
August 1, 2024
Eufaula Masonic Lodge #1 will host a breakfast fundraiser for Girl Scout Troop 7097 on Saturday, Aug. 3 from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Masonic Lodge, 1104 Eunice Burns Rd. For a $10 donation you get sa...
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Indigenous runners pass through Eufaula
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Indigenous runners pass through Eufaula
By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR 
August 1, 2024
Some run for fun. Some run for exercise. An international organization of Indigenous natives runs for peace and dignity. Since 1992, every four years the Indigenous First Nations organization have ded...
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Checotah Stories from the past
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Checotah Stories from the past
August 1, 2024
114 YEARS AGO McIntosh County Democrat Thursday, August 11, 1910 KILLED HIS FATHER A report has reached this city that Dick Watson, a well-known resident of Hoffman, was shot and killed by his 13-year...
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As eviction filings rise, Oklahoma could enact right-to-counsel laws
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As eviction filings rise, Oklahoma could enact right-to-counsel laws
By HEATHER WARLICK OKLAHOMA WATCH 
August 1, 2024
Unlike the public image of people experiencing homelessness, recently evicted Oklahomans might push a cart with an antique clock or an ottoman that was their grandmother’s prized possession. A person ...
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New subcommittee looking to combat maternity care deserts
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New subcommittee looking to combat maternity care deserts
By KAYDEN ANDERSON GAYLORD NEWS 
August 1, 2024
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma State Board of Health has formed a maternal health and obstetrician desert subcommittee to combat maternity care deserts, or areas physically inaccessible to maternity car...
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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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Ironheads tame Wolves for Regional Consolation Championship
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Ironheads tame Wolves for Regional Consolation Championship
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
March 5, 2026
The Eufaula Ironheads continued their outstanding season with a commanding 5837 victory over the Heavener Wolves to capture the consolation regional championship and punch their ticket to area play. F...
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Gear up and grab your green
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Gear up and grab your green
March 5, 2026
Break out the shamrocks, dust off the tutus and lace up those running shoes, the Eufaula Green Run 5K is back for its sixth year, bringing a splash of Irish spirit to the shoreline of Lake Eufaula. Ho...
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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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Freedom House chosen as Citizens of the Year
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Freedom House chosen as Citizens of the Year
By Staff Reports 
March 5, 2026
This year LaDonna Rhodes aka “The Paper Lady” with the McIntosh County Democrat had the privilege of announcing the Citizen of the Year award which went to Freedom House Adult & Teen Challenge with di...
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