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Eufaula Local Livestock Show and Premium Sale set for Feb. 14
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Eufaula Local Livestock Show and Premium Sale set for Feb. 14
February 12, 2026
The Eufaula Local Livestock Show and Premium Sale will be held Saturday, Feb. 14, at the McIntosh County Fairgrounds. The livestock show will begin at 9 a.m., followed by the premium dinner at 5:30 p....
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An Enchanted Night Under the Lights
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An Enchanted Night Under the Lights
February 12, 2026
April 11 from 8 p.m. -11 p.m. Prom tickets on sale now in Mrs. Ortiz Room 220 until March 13 for $40. Must be academically eligible to purchase and attend.
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Pet Pantry has new hours of operation
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Pet Pantry has new hours of operation
February 12, 2026
Due to the overwhelming success of the Paws N Claws Community Pet Pantry new hours of operation will be Monday through Friday AFTERNOONS ONLY from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. This is in efforts to not interfere ...
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18th Annual Chili Cook-Off set for Feb. 28
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18th Annual Chili Cook-Off set for Feb. 28
February 12, 2026
It’s time to pull out those famous family chili recipes and see if you have what it takes to win this year’s 18th Annual Chili Cook-Off set for Saturday, Feb. 28 at the First Free Will Baptist Life Ce...
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Eufaula first-grader honored for courage after saving mother’s life
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Eufaula first-grader honored for courage after saving mother’s life
By SHAUNA BELYEU GENERAL MANAGER 
February 12, 2026
Seven-year-old Brynleigh Anderson is being celebrated as a hometown hero after her quick thinking and calm actions helped save her mother’s life during a medical emergency on Interstate 40 near Checot...
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Eastern Oklahoma State College has announced honor rolls for the fall 2025 semester
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Eastern Oklahoma State College has announced honor rolls for the fall 2025 semester
February 12, 2026
There were 153 students named to the President’s Honor Roll, which requires a 4.0 grade point average in 12 or more credit hours during the semester. There were 260 students named to the Dean’s Honor ...
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Canadian Valley Electric Cooperative invites seniors to apply for the Operation Round Up Foundation Scholarship
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Canadian Valley Electric Cooperative invites seniors to apply for the Operation Round Up Foundation Scholarship
February 12, 2026
Seminole - Canadian Valley Electric Cooperative (CVEC) is proud to announce the opening of applications for the 2026 Operation Round Up Scholarship. This initiative is designed to financially support ...
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Wild Game Dinner & Potluck at Lake Eufaula State Park
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Wild Game Dinner & Potluck at Lake Eufaula State Park
February 12, 2026
Come join locals for a great evening at Pickens Lake Group Camp, Hwy 150, Lake Eufaula State Park, on March 21 at 5 p.m. as Friends of Lake Eufaula State Park host their Annual Wild Game Dinner & Potl...
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Nominations open for McIntosh County Democrat Citizen of the Year
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Nominations open for McIntosh County Democrat Citizen of the Year
February 5, 2026
Do you know someone whose life’s mission is to help those in need? Is there someone who puts others above themselves and makes an impact on the community and those around them without looking for reco...
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Five generations, three guitars, one 89th Birthday
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Five generations, three guitars, one 89th Birthday
February 5, 2026
When Paul Maloy turns 89 on Saturday, Feb. 7, the Plumb Theatre stage will be filled with something rare even in music-loving Longtown: five generations of Maloys singing together—and some of the fine...
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Listening to the lake: Understanding the rise and fall of Lake Eufaula
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Listening to the lake: Understanding the rise and fall of Lake Eufaula
By MICHAEL BARNES 
February 5, 2026
If you’ve stood at the end of a dock at sunrise, or paused beside a quiet boat ramp where the water once lapped higher against the concrete, you’ve likely felt it—that small, unsettled question that c...
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Northeastern State University announces 2026 Centurions
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Northeastern State University announces 2026 Centurions
February 5, 2026
Northeastern State University (NSU) is proud to present the selection of the 2026 Centurions. A Northeastern State University Centurion is an individual whose leadership and commitment, through servic...
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Wild Game Dinner & Potluck at Lake Eufaula State Park
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Wild Game Dinner & Potluck at Lake Eufaula State Park
February 5, 2026
Come join locals for a great evening at Pickens Lake Group Camp, Hwy 150, Lake Eufaula State Park, on March 21 at 5 p.m. as Friends of Lake Eufaula State Park host their Annual Wild Game Dinner & Potl...
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Lake Eufaula Fishing Tournaments
February 5, 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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Waiting out the storm together
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Waiting out the storm together
By MICHAEL BARNES 
January 29, 2026
In the days before the storm, I realized that winter doesn’t just test your supplies — it tests how much you’re willing to think beyond yourself. Around that same time, my neighbors and I started talk...
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Oklahoma P.E.O. Chapter BX, Checotah honored
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Oklahoma P.E.O. Chapter BX, Checotah honored
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
January 29, 2026
Oklahoma P.E.O. Chapter BX, Checotah was recently honored with a proclamation from Mayor Daniel Tarkington at the last Checotah City Council for their “longstanding commitment to providing financial a...
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January is School Board Recognition Month
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January is School Board Recognition Month
January 29, 2026
January is School Board Recognition Month and Checotah Public Schools truly appreciates their school board. “This is an opportunity to build community awareness and understanding of the crucial role a...
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Green Country CattleWomen announce new board
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Green Country CattleWomen announce new board
January 29, 2026
Green Country CattleWomen announced their new board as they wrapped up two years with their former board that they express their gratitude of exceptional leadership and support. The former board inclu...
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Snow days then vs snow days now
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Snow days then vs snow days now
January 29, 2026
Wow what a difference a few years makes from snow days then versus snow days now! Actually it’s been well over 50 years since I was that little girl excited to hear that it was going to snow. Back the...
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Make plans for 2026 Senior Day at The Oklahoma Capitol
January 29, 2026
The Eastern Oklahoma Development District (EODD) Area Agency Aging urges citizens to become involved and attend this year’s Senior Day at the Capitol. This day is held to provide discussion and addres...
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NFL and Checotah great Tracy Scroggins passes away at age 56
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NFL and Checotah great Tracy Scroggins passes away at age 56
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
February 12, 2026
Tracy Scroggins, a standout defensive end and linebacker for the Detroit Lions, and a beloved figure in eastern Oklahoma football, passed away last week in Florida at the age of 56. Born September 11,...
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Plan to attend the Checotah Chamber Banquet
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Plan to attend the Checotah Chamber Banquet
February 12, 2026
Make plans to attend the Checotah Chamber Banquet on Feb. 24 at 6 p.m. at the First Free Will Baptist Family Life Center, located at 713 N. Broadway. This year Tyler Mountain BBQ will be catering the ...
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Shamrocks, sneakers and shenanigans
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Shamrocks, sneakers and shenanigans
February 12, 2026
The 5th Annual Eufaula Green Run 5K returns Saturday, March 14, inviting runners, walkers and costume-wearers of all ages to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day the Eufaula way: lakeside, lively and dressed i...
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Locks of love
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Locks of love
By SHAUNA BELYEU GENERAL MANAGER 
February 12, 2026
Many people drive right past it without even knowing it’s there. Just off the path at Lake Eufaula State Park, a small fountain bubbles, almost unnoticed. But stop for a moment and you’ll see what’s r...
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2026 BLACK HISTORY MONTH THEME: A CENTURY OF BLACK HISTORY COMMEMORATIONS
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2026 BLACK HISTORY MONTH THEME: A CENTURY OF BLACK HISTORY COMMEMORATIONS
By ALMA HARPER GARDENIA ART FEDERATED CLUB 
February 12, 2026
February is known as Black History Month. Black History Month started as Negro History Week by Carter G. Woodson in 1826. Dr. Woodson was concerned that the contributions of Black Americans were overl...
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