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CAG to host Mondays in June
May 9, 2024
The Checotah Art Guild will be featuring an opportunity for children ages 3 -13 to experience art, crafts, board games, Lego building and story time every Monday in June from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. for fr...
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Happy Paws lost power
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Happy Paws lost power
May 9, 2024
Talk about true dedication! Happy Paws lost power last Thursday night during the storms but veterinarians and volunteers continued to spay and neuter their last fur babies up until midnight, a total o...
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County again avoids severe weather
By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR 
May 9, 2024
Barnsdall, Bartlesville hit hard Severe weather across Oklahoma kept a lot of people on edge in McIntosh County, but the county seemed to have dodged another bullet. Two weeks ago, the area experience...
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Checotah boys have mentor on and off the field
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Checotah boys have mentor on and off the field
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
May 9, 2024
Jeff Foreman with the Las Vegas Raiders Wolfpack Alumni Jeff Foreman was all smiles at his NFL Draft Party and was thrilled when he got picked up by the Las Vegas Raiders as an undrafted free agent. H...
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Checotah reunion June 29
May 9, 2024
The Class of 1974 will have our 50th reunion on Saturday, June 29, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Katy Depot, located at the corner of Paul Car Drive and Emmy’s Way.
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Checotah High School End-of-Year School Events
May 9, 2024
Thursday, May 9 – Senior Signing Day/ICTC Signing Day at Myrtle-Wallace Frost Event Center Thursday, May 9 – Checotah Bands Spring Concert & Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser Dinner is at CHS cafeteria from...
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Notorious inmate gets 30 years for sexual abuse
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Notorious inmate gets 30 years for sexual abuse
May 9, 2024
McGirt decision by supreme court wreaks havoc MUSKOGEE – Jimcy Mc-Girt, 75, of Holdenville, on Friday was sentenced to 360 months imprisonment for one count of Aggravated Sexual Abuse in Indian Countr...
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45th Annual Duvall Steer Wrestling Jackpot next weekend
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45th Annual Duvall Steer Wrestling Jackpot next weekend
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
May 9, 2024
Steer wrestling may have originated in the 1890s with an African-American cowboy named Bill Pickett from Texas, but it was Roy Duvall who had a record 24 National Finals Rodeo qualifications and three...
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5K Run
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5K Run
May 9, 2024
Checotah Fitclub had several participants join their May the Course Be With You 5K Run this past Saturday at the Checotah Sports Complex.
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Three tornadoes spotted in McIntosh County, none touched down
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Three tornadoes spotted in McIntosh County, none touched down
By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR 
May 2, 2024
More than 20 seen across the state What seemed like an army of tornadoes laid siege to Oklahoma over the weekend, leaving in their paths death and destruction. Deaths included: A four-month-old child ...
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Scenes from the Class 3A and 4A Regional Track meet
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Scenes from the Class 3A and 4A Regional Track meet
May 2, 2024
PHOTOS | RODNEY HALTOM, SPORTS EDITOR
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McIntosh County District Court Report
May 2, 2024
Felony Cases Cameron Joseph Benson: unlawful possession of CDS with intent to distribute Theresa Dawn Benson: unlawful possession of CDS with intent to distribute Preston Chase Bush: larceny of an aut...
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Checotah FFA Wrap-Up
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Checotah FFA Wrap-Up
By SUBMITTED PHOTOS BY FFA REPORTER CHAYDA CARPENTER 
May 2, 2024
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Lankford supports Israel amid attacks from Iran
May 2, 2024
WASHINGTON, DC - Senator James Lankford (R-OK) today issued a statement after he voted to support an aid package that includes US support for Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan: “America should speak with mo...
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2 students found safe
May 2, 2024
Two 4th grade students attending the Eufaula Public School’s after-school Beacon program walked away recently, disappearing for two hours. McIntosh County Sheriff ’s Deputies located the vanishing stu...
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House Democrats fight criminalization of homelessness
May 2, 2024
OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma House Democrats debated against a bill on the House floor yesterday that criminalizes homelessness. The bill, SB 1854, would allow law enforcement to arrest people experiencin...
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Tornadoes bring tragedy, rekindle memories
By JOE DORMAN, OICA CEO FOR THE CHILDREN 
May 2, 2024
OKLAHOMA CITY – This past weekend had moments of somber reflection for many Oklahomans as our state once again endured tornadoes impacting thousands. My deepest condolences go out to the families who ...
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OBU to present musical at Legacy on Main Street
May 2, 2024
The Oklahoma Baptist University Theatre Department will perform an original musical production at Legacy on Main Street, 224 N. Main, Saturday, May 4. “Dreamers: A Depression Era Musical Fairytale” is...
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Commissioner Mulready offers help to Oklahoma storm victims
May 2, 2024
OKLAHOMA CITY – Insurance Commissioner Glen Mulready is offering help to those affected by this weekend’s storms and reminding Oklahomans to report damage. “Our hearts go out to the communities impact...
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Canadian Valley Electric Cooperative partners with CoBank’s Sharing Success Program to support nonprofit organizations
May 2, 2024
Canadian Valley Electric Cooperative partners with CoBank’s Sharing Success Program to support nonprofit organizations Seminole - Canadian Valley Electric Cooperative (CVEC) has teamed up with CoBank’...
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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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