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Don’t miss the 2026 Annual Women’s Conference January 16-17
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Don’t miss the 2026 Annual Women’s Conference January 16-17
January 15, 2026
Friday Conference: 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Saturday Breakfast: 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Conference: 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Ages 13 and up Checotah First Free Will Baptist Church 713 N. Broadway St., Checota...
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Oklahoma students invited to enter OBA Law Day Contest
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Oklahoma students invited to enter OBA Law Day Contest
January 15, 2026
Do you know an Oklahoma student who loves to write, draw or create? Encourage them to enter their work in the Oklahoma Bar Association’s annual Law Day Art and Writing Contest. The theme for this year...
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Senior Center menu
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Senior Center menu
January 15, 2026
January 15-23, 2026 Thursday, Jan. 15: Baked chicken; mashed potatoes; green beans; roll; cake; milk Friday, Jan. 16: Egg/Sausage casserole; hash brown; juice; biscuit/gravy; milk Monday, Jan. 19: CLO...
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Lake Eufaula Fishing Tournaments
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Lake Eufaula Fishing Tournaments
January 15, 2026
Several major and local fishing tournaments are scheduled for Lake Eufaula, Oklahoma, in 2026, including the Major League Fishing (MLF) Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit (June 5-7) and a Phoenix Bass Fishi...
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New year, new face at the Chamber
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New year, new face at the Chamber
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
January 8, 2026
With the new year comes a new face to the Checotah Chamber of Commerce Mrs. Haley Howell. Haley is married to Dustin Howell, Associate Director of Public Works, and together they stay busy working and...
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“No kidding”
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“No kidding”
January 8, 2026
STAFF PHOTO
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UCO Foundation offering scholarships for 2026-27 school year
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UCO Foundation offering scholarships for 2026-27 school year
January 8, 2026
EDMOND - The University of Central Oklahoma Foundation has opened its scholarship application portal for the 2026-27 academic year, providing current and incoming students the opportunity to apply for...
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December warmth and drought punctuate 2025
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December warmth and drought punctuate 2025
By Gary McManus State Climatologist 
January 8, 2026
If moisture and cold weather topped your December weather Christmas list, you likely didn’t enjoy the lump of coal Mother Nature delivered instead. December 2025 finished as Oklahoma’s second driest a...
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Hunters can help Oklahoma’s hungry
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Hunters can help Oklahoma’s hungry
January 8, 2026
Hunters Against Hunger is a cooperative program with YOU, your local processor, and the Wildlife Department, that provides high-quality meals to Oklahoma’s hungry. How the program works: Hunters who l...
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Supporting Wreaths Across America
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Supporting Wreaths Across America
By HOPE JONES 
December 25, 2025
This was by far one of the most humbling and proudest days I’ve ever been able to be a part of. If you don’t know what Wreaths Across America is, I encourage you to look into it! I had the honor to be...
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WMU Alliance prepare gifts for nursing home
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WMU Alliance prepare gifts for nursing home
December 25, 2025
The Woman’s Missionary Union (WMU) recently wrapped gifts for residents of Lakeview Nursing home. The Woman’s Missionary Union (WMU), founded in 1888, is the largest Protestant mission’s organization ...
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CAG spreads Christmas cheer
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CAG spreads Christmas cheer
December 18, 2025
Special angels from around the county selected angels from the tree to give Checotah Nursing & Rehabilitation a “Golden Christmas” this year. The project was sponsored by the Checotah Art Guild to ben...
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SOAR gives back to God’s Helping Hands
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SOAR gives back to God’s Helping Hands
December 18, 2025
The Southeastern Oklahoma Board of REALTORS has always believed in the importance of giving back to the communities they serve. This commitment was once again demonstrated at the annual Christmas Part...
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Community Calendar
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Community Calendar
December 18, 2025
To list local meetings or events in the Community Calendar: Email ldonna@cookson.news, text 479-422-4210, or drop off information at the McIntosh County Democrat, 300 S. Broadway, Checotah, OK. Free C...
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Texanna Lady Crafters news
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Texanna Lady Crafters news
December 18, 2025
Our group of ladies has worked all year to keep our shop full of handmade items that are unique and interesting. We really appreciate our shoppers, facebook followers, and all of the community support...
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Eufaula decks the hall for inaugural holiday home tour
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Eufaula decks the hall for inaugural holiday home tour
By SHAUNA BELYEU GENERAL MANAGER 
December 18, 2025
The Lake Eufaula Association (LEA) celebrated a successful launch of its first-ever Christmas Home Tour on Thursday, Dec. 11, drawing close to a reported 100 participants for a festive afternoon explo...
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Lake Eufaula Fishing Report
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Lake Eufaula Fishing Report
December 18, 2025
Lake Eufaula anglers are finding solid winter action as temperatures cool and fish settle into predictable patterns across Oklahoma’s largest lake. Water levels are falling, and clarity varies from st...
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Holiday Antlerless Season offers chance at two bonus deer
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Holiday Antlerless Season offers chance at two bonus deer
December 18, 2025
Holiday antlerless deer gun season is Dec. 18-31, during which hunters are allowed to harvest up to two antlerless white-tailed deer that do not count toward the hunter’s combined season limit of six ...
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Oklahoma Hunting Season in full swing
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Oklahoma Hunting Season in full swing
December 18, 2025
Along with the upcoming holiday antlerless deer gun season, other Oklahoma hunting opportunities are ongoing, such as the current deer archery season, as well as seasons for rabbits, squirrels, waterf...
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Shop with a Cop Dec. 105 11,12
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Shop with a Cop Dec. 105 11,12
December 11, 2025
The 12th Annual McIntosh County Law Enforcement Shop with a COP event will take place this week on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Law enforcement officers, in partnership with school districts, will ...
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World Champion Fighting Bull found dead
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World Champion Fighting Bull found dead
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
January 15, 2026
A legendary, world-champion freestyle fighting bull named “Hugh Hefner” from Penthouse Fighting Bulls, was tragically shot and killed in Oklahoma. Hugh was known as a dominant, blackcoated bull feared...
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Eufaula Ironheads crowned Warner Eagles Cherokee Classic Champions
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Eufaula Ironheads crowned Warner Eagles Cherokee Classic Champions
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
January 15, 2026
The No. 8 Eufaula Ironheads (11-2) were crowned Warner Eagles Cherokee Classic Champions Saturday after dismantling the No. 3 Okay Mustangs 60-47. Eufaula continues to be a fun team to watch. They’re ...
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Muscogee Nation files lawsuit against state of Oklahoma over hunting, fishing license for tribal members
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Muscogee Nation files lawsuit against state of Oklahoma over hunting, fishing license for tribal members
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
January 15, 2026
The Muscogee Nation is suing the State of Oklahoma over whether tribal members need a state license to hunt or fish on land within the Five Tribes’ reservations. The Okmulgee-based tribe has filed a c...
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Area schools have room for improvement
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Area schools have room for improvement
By LYNN ADAMS SPECIAL TO THE EUFAULA INDIAN JOURNAL 
January 15, 2026
The day report cards come out at school is often rife with anxiety for students. Did I do as well as I think I did? In areas with room for improvement, did I succeed? Students aren’t the only ones who...
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ANNUAL DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. EVENTS
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ANNUAL DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. EVENTS
January 15, 2026
CELEBRATION – Jan. 18 The Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration will be held on Sunday, January 18, 2026 at 3 p.m., Mt. Olive Star Baptist Church, located at 413665 E. 1080 Rd., Checotah;...
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