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National Night Out Aug. 6
August 1, 2024
The annual National Night Out event will take place on Main Street from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 6, a nationwide event created to reduce crime and unite communities. This will be an evening f...
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DAs thank lawmakers for Oklahoma Survivors’ Act changes
August 1, 2024
Oklahoma City – The Oklahoma District Attorneys Association last week applauded legislators involved in amending Senate Bill 1835, the Oklahoma Survivors’ Act. SB 1835 passed the House floor May 20 an...
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Whole Hawg by water and land
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Whole Hawg by water and land
August 1, 2024
PHOTOS | SHAUNA BELYEU | COURTESY
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Courthouse flooded, forced to close Monday
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Courthouse flooded, forced to close Monday
By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR 
July 25, 2024
A three-inch rainfall late Sunday and early Monday caused extensive damage inside the McIntosh County Courthouse, forcing the facility to close Monday Servpro of McAlester began cleaning the courthous...
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Folds of Honor donations
July 25, 2024
Boomarang Diner is excited to partner with Folds of Honor this July to provide educational scholarships to the dependents of our military and first responders who have fallen or been disabled while On...
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It is Little League Football time!
July 25, 2024
Sign up at City Hall. Signups end July 26. Cost is $100. Bring Birth Certificate. Current physical required. 1st thru 6th grade
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Fundraiser for Tony McIntosh set
July 25, 2024
The Checotah community is coming together to support one of its own, Tony McIntosh, who was diagnosed with Classic Hodgkin Lymphoma in May 2024. Tony, a dedicated father, loving husband, and active co...
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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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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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