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O’Reilly Auto Parts
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O’Reilly Auto Parts
June 6, 2024
O’Reilly Auto Parts in Checotah had a customer appreciation cookout this past Thursday
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Jazzmynn Meeks
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Jazzmynn Meeks
June 6, 2024
Jazzmynn Meeks performed “Jesus Loves Me” in American Sign Language and took home the 2024 CMS/CHS talent show trophy.
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Delaney Davis
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Delaney Davis
June 6, 2024
Delaney Davis from Carlton Landing placed first on floor in gymnastic regionals, 4th in bars and 8th overall.
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Checotah Stories from the past
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Checotah Stories from the past
By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR 
June 6, 2024
Stories from the past 114 YEARS AGO McIntosh County Democrat Friday, June 10, 1910 STATE CAPITAL LOCATED Unofficial Returns Gives the Seat of State Government to Oklahoma City The capital location ele...
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We’ve got good news and bad news…
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We’ve got good news and bad news…
By JOE DORMAN CEO-OICA 
June 6, 2024
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Second Session of the 59th Oklahoma Legislature officially adjourned for 2024. At best, it was a mixed bag for children; despite that, the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OI...
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Freedom House
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Freedom House
June 6, 2024
Freedom House finally watched their concrete get poured for their worship center that’s in the process of being built. Read more about their vision and mission in next week’s paper.
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Big turnout for the annual Burnout & Cruise Night
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Big turnout for the annual Burnout & Cruise Night
June 6, 2024
Horsepower Nutrition put on their 3rd Annual Burnout & Cruise Night this past Saturday night with winners walking away with trophies and cash prizes. First Place and the People’s Choice winner was Kyl...
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Cheyanne Spindle-Barlow receives prestigious P.E.O. STAR Scholarship
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Cheyanne Spindle-Barlow receives prestigious P.E.O. STAR Scholarship
June 6, 2024
Cheyanne Spindle-Barlow, a 2024 graduate of Checotah High School, was selected to receive a $2,500 STAR Scholarship from the International P.E.O. Sisterhood. She was recommended by Chapter BX in Checo...
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Muscogee Nation to build $60 million casino in Eufaula
By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR 
June 6, 2024
Estimated completion date Nov. 2025 The Muscogee (Creek) Nation is expanding its gaming empire with a casino/hotel in Eufaula. A ground-breaking ceremony has been set for 11 a.m. June 13 on the 10-acr...
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Educators and staff retire and move on
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Educators and staff retire and move on
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
June 6, 2024
Linda Emerson retired this year after teaching 6th grade Social Studies for 29 years only in Checotah. “I’ve had some of the best kids and some of the worst kids, but I tried to make them all feel lik...
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Suspect pleads guilty to assaulting woman in tent
June 6, 2024
A man who had been living in a community of tents near Hanna has pled guilty to assaulting a female victim who lived in a nearby tent in October 2023. Damon Michael Upton, 40, also pled guilty at a he...
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Burglary suspects arrested
June 6, 2024
Three suspects from the Oklahoma City area, two males and a female, were charged with second degree burglary after being arrested on property on SH 9 west on May 19. Alexis Brook Faulk, 28, of Midwest...
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Local firefighters train for vehicle rescue
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Local firefighters train for vehicle rescue
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
June 6, 2024
The FAIC Fire Department hosted firefighter training at D’s Wrecker this past Saturday. “We had 25 McIntosh County Firefighters attend Vehicle Rescue Technician Level 1 Part A which is basically auto ...
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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOLS
By First Free Will Baptist Church 
June 6, 2024
First Free Will Baptist Church June 3 – 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 713 N. Broadway, Checotah. Lunch will be served. Lessons will be on The Armor of God and taking place at Bible Boot Camp. 918-473-5446 ...
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OHP warned public about safety on lakes and highways
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OHP warned public about safety on lakes and highways
By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR 
May 30, 2024
OKC area couple talk about daughter killed by drunk driver On Thursday, May 23, Trooper Russell Callicoat and other officers warned the public about the dangers of drinking and boating and not using f...
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Court Report
May 30, 2024
McIntosh County District Court Report Felony Cases Brian Jared Dunker: child neglect Alexis Brook Faulk: burglary in the 2nd degree Michael Angelo Johnston: burglary in the 2nd degree Dustin Shane Owe...
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Memorial Day local highlight
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Memorial Day local highlight
By RODNEY HALTOM 
May 30, 2024
Lowell E. Jones of Eufaula was inducted into the Oklahoma Military Hall of Fame in 2017. Jones was awarded two Silver Stars for Gallantry during the war in Korea. He was born in Ada and later lived in...
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McIntosh County Courthouse
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McIntosh County Courthouse
May 30, 2024
Work on the addition of a new wing to the McIntosh County Courthouse is progressing on schedule. The $6.2-million project is expected to be complete in the summer of 2025.
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Plumb Theatre News
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Plumb Theatre News
By MATTIE AND PAUL MALOY PLUMB THEATRE 
May 30, 2024
Mega performer Carl Acuff Jr. is returning to the Plumb Theatre Saturday night, June 1, at 7 p.m., performing a tribute to Oklahoma Country Music great Merle Haggard. We know everyone loves the songs ...
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VA, Tribal town to host VA benefits event
May 30, 2024
On Friday, June 7 from 20 a.m. to 3 p.m. the Eufaula Canadian Tribal Town and the Veteran’s Administration will co-host an event to help all qualified veterans obtain benefits. The Claims event will t...
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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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