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How a hole and mule named Sal changed our world
Opinion
How a hole and mule named Sal changed our world
By ? r. James Finck, USAD History Professor 
November 6, 2025
---------------- current events through a historical lens------------------------ I’ve got an old mule and her name is Sal, Fifteen years on the Erie Canal. Two hundred years ago this week, the “Big D...
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Opinion
Your life is now
By if£.tìDonrUi^jxoAji 
November 6, 2025
Your life is now, so enjoy it before you lose it or it passes you by Seize the day and make it everything you ever imagined. Get up early. Read His Word and meditate on His goodness as you savor that ...
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Food assistance, health coverage key factors in shutdown
Opinion
Food assistance, health coverage key factors in shutdown
By JOE DORMAN OICACEO 
November 6, 2025
ADVOCACY OKLAHOMA CITY - I want to start by saying “thank you” to the governor and Oklahoma’s legislative leaders for the commitment to allocate $1 million in state funds per week over the next seven ...
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Life happens everywhere
Opinion
Life happens everywhere
September 11, 2025
Last week I had one of my regulars drop by to get our weekly newspaper. As he glanced at the headlines, he commented on the “Man injured diving into shallow water.” He stated that the young man was a ...
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For the Children
Opinion
For the Children
September 11, 2025
OKLAHOMA CITY – One of my goals with the “For the Children” weekly column is to keep people aware of issues involving child advocacy and policy updates so individuals and organizations can champion so...
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Preparing for Interim Studies
Opinion
Preparing for Interim Studies
By REP. TIM TURNER 
September 11, 2025
The interim is still underway at the State Capitol. Much of our work during this period centers on preparing for and participating in interim studies. These studies provide us the opportunity to take ...
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Constitution 101: Journal and Adjournment Clauses
Opinion
Constitution 101: Journal and Adjournment Clauses
September 11, 2025
Article I, Section 5, Clauses 3 and 4 of our Constitution proves there are some areas of the government where everyone actually can agree — well almost. Clause 3 states, “Each House shall keep a Journ...
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Opinion
Drummond criticizes State Board of Education’s hiring of new attorney
By GENTNER DRUMMOND ATTORNEY GENERAL 
September 11, 2025
OKLAHOMA CITY -- Unfortunately for Oklahoma students and their families, our schools have gone from bad to worse since Gov. Stitt first appointed Ryan Walters as Secretary of Education. We have gone f...
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Opinion
DEATH NOTICES
September 11, 2025
CHECOTAH - Margaret Ann Davidson, 82, passed away peacefully on September 7, 2025. A memorial service will be held Friday, September 12, 2025 at 1 p.m. at First Free Will Baptist Church in Checotah. C...
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A Night of Heroes and Hope
Opinion
A Night of Heroes and Hope
By JOE DORMAN, OICA CEO 
July 31, 2025
OKLAHOMA CITY – On Saturday, July 26, the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) held our annual Heroes Ball Gala at OKANA Water Park and Resort. The event drew nearly 500 people who support our...
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She’s not trying to
Opinion
She’s not trying to
July 31, 2025
She’s not trying to be difficult. She’s just done narrating her life to look a certain way to make you feel more comfortable while she remains miserable. She’s not trying to be melancholy or moody. Sh...
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Black market marijuana seized in District 15
Opinion
Black market marijuana seized in District 15
By REP. TIM TURNER 
July 31, 2025
Black market marijuana has created a Wild West scenario in Oklahoma. These are stats given to me by the Haskell County sheriff on seizures within the last six months in Haskell County. He’s shut down ...
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Bittersweet rewards and realities
Opinion
Bittersweet rewards and realities
June 12, 2025
This past weekend I had the privilege of attending the 2025 Oklahoma Press Association Conference at the Grand in Shawnee with my colleagues from several sister newspapers. On Saturday night, I had th...
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For the Children ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ makes significant, drastic changes to education policy
Opinion
For the Children ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ makes significant, drastic changes to education policy
By JOE DORMAN, OICA CEO 
June 12, 2025
OKLAHOMA CITY – As we continue our examination of the massive federal legislation called the “Big Beautiful Bill” by proponents, it is important to look at the education portion of the bill. As you ca...
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Back Home in House District 15
Opinion
Back Home in House District 15
By REP. TIM TURNER 
June 12, 2025
Friday morning, severe storms came through our House district. I’ve been in contact with authorities districtwide along with electric crews and stand ready to assist with any needs in any way possible...
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Abandoned in OK
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Abandoned in OK
By J^ßfyonnCb ?¡\kade& 
May 29, 2025
Imagine being tiny and defenseless and being tossed out like trash on the road where the only shelter you had was the thicket of wild brush poking at your tender pink skin. That was the reality of fiv...
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Fire grants to help House District 15
commentary, Opinion...
Fire grants to help House District 15
By REP. TIM TURNER 
May 29, 2025
I am excited to share that at least eight of the rural fire departments within House District 15 have been awarded grants to purchase new gear ranging from trucks, Jaws of Life and personal protective...
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Budget priorities and looking ahead
commentary, Opinion...
Budget priorities and looking ahead
By REPRESENTATIVE NEIL HAYS (405) 557-7302 
May 29, 2025
The final days of the first session of the 60th Legislature have been full as lawmakers worked to finalize legislation and pass the state budget. This week, I presented the Senate amendments to House ...
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Your voice matters!
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Your voice matters!
May 29, 2025
OKLAHOMA CITY – Prior to the Memorial Day weekend, the U.S. House of Representatives passed HR 1, commonly called the “Big, Beautiful Bill” Act. The vote of 215-214 fell almost exactly on a party-line...
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Letter to Editor
Opinion
Letter to Editor
By Sherrell Kay Willard Checotah 
May 22, 2025
Regard: Technician, Marcus Ford, Blackburn Plumbing & Air of Eastern Oklahoma, LLC First, I must say that I have not filled out the survey you sent to my e-mail, simply because I do not like to do tha...
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Memories of Veteran Burton Kidd
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Memories of Veteran Burton Kidd
November 6, 2025
ELLEN VINSON AND STAFF WRITER LADONNA RHODES In May of this year, Iris Park flew to Italy to visit her son and while she was there she visited the gravesite of her cousin, Burton Kidd, who died during...
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Trunk or Treat had families lining the street
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Trunk or Treat had families lining the street
November 6, 2025
Checotah’s Downtown Trunk or Treat definitely lined the streets of Broadway and Gentry for over three hours. The Checotah Chamber of Commerce event didn’t officially start until 5:30 p.m. but by 4:30 ...
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SNAP benefits cut in half
November 6, 2025
Congress remains closed amid the dispute between Democrats and Republicans in Washington D.C. over health care benefits. Due to the closure, SNAP, the Supplemental Nutrition Program, came close to clo...
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Local Holiday Events
November 6, 2025
Checotah Methodist Mission Christmas Sale Nov. 4 - Nov. 7 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. 419 W. Gentry Ave. Checotah Bealls Anniversary Giveaways A full weekend of giveaways Nov. 7-9 1st 50 Guests will receive $5-$5...
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Honoring Veterans Nov. 11
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Honoring Veterans Nov. 11
November 6, 2025
Veterans Day is a federal holiday in the United States observed annually on November 11 for honoring military veterans of the United States Armed Forces. It has been observed for 71 years and McIntosh...
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