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Rain and lower wind a welcomed change

By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER

March 27, 2025

Fires and high winds had local firefighters battling blazes from controlled burns for days as the fire threatened the local area. Just over a week ago the FAIC Fire Department and other fire departmen...

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Dollar General Store west of Checotah robbed

By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR

March 27, 2025

Suspect arrested following high-speed chase The robbery of a Dollar General Store on Nowata Road west of Checotah in McIntosh County Sunday evening resulted in a high-speed chase on I-40 that ended in...

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Women History Month Facts

By ALMA HARPER GARDENIA ART FEDERATED CLUB

March 27, 2025

Women’s History Month is an annual celebration in Australia, United States, Canada and the United Kingdom that highlights the contributions of women in society. - The legacy of Women’s History Month c...

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Gabby still clowning around for children

By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER

March 27, 2025

On Saturday, March 8, at the monthly Bedouin Shrine Dinner Club, Terry Gattenby donated $274 to the Bedouin Shrine Transportation Fund. This fund is what pays for the transportation of local children ...

Sports

Ironheads dominate Stilwell in 1 1 – 1 victory as seniors shine

By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR

March 27, 2025

Eufaula senior Carson Luna was dominant on the hill, as the starter rang up 10 strikeouts in the Ironheads’ 11-1 victory over Stilwell on Monday. Carson Luna surrendered just three hits and one run over five innings while walking none in the Ironheads’ third win in a row “I’m really proud of how the whole team played today. We put great effort at the plate and were solid pitching. We just have to ...

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Firefighters battle blazes for days

Rain and lower wind a welcomed change

By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER

March 27, 2025

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Dollar General Store west of Checotah robbed

By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR

March 27, 2025

A: Main, News...

Women History Month Facts

By ALMA HARPER GARDENIA ART FEDERATED CLUB

March 27, 2025

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Gabby still clowning around for children

By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER

March 27, 2025

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Courthouse having a moving experience

By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR

March 27, 2025

The new wing of the Mc-Intosh County Courthouse passed inspection by the State Fire Marshal’s office last week and permission was given to begin moving offices. “Everything is done but for some touchu...

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2 men killed in multi-vehicle crash

March 27, 2025

The Oklahoma Highway Patrol confirmed that two men are dead following a multi vehicle crash along the Muskogee Turnpike early Monday morning. The OHP collision report stated that a Ford Fusion and a F...

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The chaos at the courthouse has begun in the middle of elections on April 1

March 27, 2025

The chaos at the courthouse has begun in the middle of elections on April 1. Early voting will be available Thursday, March 27, and Friday, March 28 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the election board’s tempo...

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Heartland Heritage Museum & Gallery Presents Art & Bark in the Park

March 27, 2025

Saturday, May 3 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 114 N. Broadway Veterans Park in Checotah Meet the Artists – Join Checotah Art Guild Local Art - Paw Print Art on display & for sale Meet McIntosh County Rescuer...

Sports

Legendary boxer, George Foreman dies at 76

March 27, 2025

George Foreman, the legendary boxer passed away this weekend at the age of 76. A statement confirming the Texas legend’s death was shared on his Instagram page. “Our hearts are broken. With profound s...

Sports

Prep Nation’s 2025 Spring Baseball watch list

March 27, 2025

Class 5A Bentley Brown 2025 SS/2B Collinsville 5A Eli Ramirez 2025 SS/RHP/OF Duncan 5A Josh Rimpley 2025 LF/RF Collinsville 5A Preston Willis 2025 1B/DH Collinsville 5A Class 4A Brody Airington 2028 S...

Sports

Huskies send Sooners home early

By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR

March 27, 2025

The UConn Huskies held off Oklahoma 67-59 on Friday night in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Alex Karaban had 13 points and seven rebounds for the Huskies (24-10), the No. 8 seed in the West R...

Sports

Lake Eufaula Fishing Report

March 27, 2025

Elevation is 1 ft. above normal and rising, water temperature 49°F and murky. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass good on Alabama rigs, crankbaits, and jerk baits around points...

Sports

Respect for coaches goes a long way

March 27, 2025

Many facts came to mind with the passing of Hall of Fame coach Truman Dixon. Looking back, McIntosh County has something unlike any other county its size: produced five Hall of Fame coaches - Leon and...

Sports

Turkey Tuesday, a 3-part virtual series over turkey hunting basics

March 27, 2025

Join NWTF R3 Coordinator, Kasie Harriet, R3 Fishing Coordinator Jacob Tison and Game Warden Jacob Harriet from the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation as they breakdown the basics of turkey h...

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Senior Center menu

March 27, 2025

Tuesday, April 1 – Friday, April 4 Please call for reservation: 918-237-1118 or 918-615-2247 Tuesday, April 1: Goulash; tossed salad; pineapple chunks; Jell-O Wednesday, April 2: Pork loin; au gratin ...

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Miss Azalea Pageant March 22

February 13, 2025

Contestants welcome The 41st Annual Miss Azalea Pageant will be held Saturday, March 22 at the Roxy Theater in Muskogee. The pageant is held each year to kick off the Azalea Festival. The pageant is o...

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Methodist Mission still serving multitudes

By CHURCH STAFF REPORTS

February 13, 2025

The Methodist Mission served multitudes last year in the Checotah Community and Pastor Mark Watson of the Checotah First United Methodist Church couldn’t be prouder as he brought their yearend report....

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VFW and VFW Auxiliary Christmas dinner a huge success

January 2, 2025

Volunteers made the VFW and VFW Auxiliary Christmas Dinner a huge success, with about 330 being fed. COURTESY PHOTOS

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VFW Auxiliary brings joy to the world of children

January 2, 2025

STAFF PHOTOS

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McIntosh County Winter Miss Pageant results

December 5, 2024

The Class of Checotah Color Guard hosted their 10th annual Winter Miss Fundraiser Pageant Saturday, November 23 at the beautiful Performing Arts Center. Twelve contestants competed in three categories...

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Fire danger subsides

By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR

March 27, 2025

McIntosh County Emergency Management Director Leslie Phillips told the Board of County Commissioners at the Monday morning meeting that the fire danger has abated and that there is no need for a burn ...

Opinion

Reviewing Tony Horwitz’s ‘Midnight Rising: John Brown and the Raid That Sparked the Civil War’

March 27, 2025

Possibly the most misunderstood and controversial character of the Civil War is John Brown. As a child growing up in Virginia, I was taught that Brown was the enemy; a religious fanatic who was bent o...

Opinion

Understanding suffering and its purpose

March 27, 2025

My favorite scripture says, “For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.” - Romans 8:18 No one likes to suffer. No...

Opinion

For the Children

By JOE DORMAN, OICA CEO

March 27, 2025

OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma received good news last week: the long-running Pinnacle Plan, a settlement agreement for the class action lawsuit filed against the Department of Human Services, was finalized...

Opinion

Fires devastate much of state

By REP. TIM TURNER

March 27, 2025

Wildfires fueled by strong winds began burning much of the state starting March 14. Four died as a result of the fires, including one here in Haskell County. A fire near Stigler burned about 96 acres ...