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Abandoned on Easter Day
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Abandoned on Easter Day
By Staff Reports 
April 24, 2025
Abandonment is becoming a huge problem in McIntosh County and if stricter laws aren’t enforced and money can’t be found for animal control within the city and within the county, residents are looking ...
Mystery surrounds the man who went missing
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Mystery surrounds the man who went missing
By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR 
April 24, 2025
Memorial service Saturday A memorial service for Zachary Paul Smith Sr., 49, of Sand Springs will be held Saturday at Reach Church. Smith left Sand Springs on Dec. 8, 2024, and his skeletal remains we...
Oklahoma City Bombing
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Oklahoma City Bombing
April 24, 2025
On the morning of April 19, 1995, an ex-Army soldier and security guard named Timothy McVeigh parked a rented Ryder truck in front of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in downtown Oklahoma City. H...
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Statement on the passing of Pope Francis
By MOST REV. PAUL S. COAKLEY ARCHBISHOP OF OKLAHOMA CITY APRIL 21, 2025 
April 24, 2025
We are saddened this Easter Monday to learn of the passing of Pope Francis, who has been called home to the Father’s house. This ecclesial moment of-fers us the opportunity to consider the work of God...
Jesus took center stage this Easter
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Jesus took center stage this Easter
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
April 24, 2025
During a time when the world seems more lost than ever, Jesus showed up center stage as individuals near and far declared His glory this Easter weekend. One local church here in McIntosh County, Lighthouse Christian Center, presented a show-stopping, heart-changing message in their performance of Messiah 2025 with a cast and crew of over 100 which also included their choir. They had not presented ...
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Abandoned on Easter Day
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Abandoned on Easter Day
By Staff Reports 
April 24, 2025
Abandonment is becoming a huge problem in McIntosh County and if stricter laws aren’t enforced and money can’t be found for animal control within the city and within the county, residents are looking ...
Mystery surrounds the man who went missing
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Mystery surrounds the man who went missing
By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR 
April 24, 2025
Memorial service Saturday A memorial service for Zachary Paul Smith Sr., 49, of Sand Springs will be held Saturday at Reach Church. Smith left Sand Springs on Dec. 8, 2024, and his skeletal remains we...
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Oklahoma City Bombing
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Oklahoma City Bombing
April 24, 2025
On the morning of April 19, 1995, an ex-Army soldier and security guard named Timothy McVeigh parked a rented Ryder truck in front of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in downtown Oklahoma City. H...
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Statement on the passing of Pope Francis
By MOST REV. PAUL S. COAKLEY ARCHBISHOP OF OKLAHOMA CITY APRIL 21, 2025 
April 24, 2025
We are saddened this Easter Monday to learn of the passing of Pope Francis, who has been called home to the Father’s house. This ecclesial moment of-fers us the opportunity to consider the work of God...
Local farmers remember Black Sunday
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Local farmers remember Black Sunday
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
April 24, 2025
On Monday, April 14, Senate Pro Tempore Lonnie Paxton led a resolution commemorating the 90th anniversary of Black Sunday and reminded Oklahomans of the continuing need to protect and conserve our soi...
City council members sworn in
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City council members sworn in
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
April 24, 2025
Prior to the General City Council meeting on April 14, two re-elected city councilmen, Ronnie Brinsfield with Ward 4 and Tony Fields with Ward 2 were sworn into office by Mayor Daniel Tarkington. Fiel...
Still missing
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Still missing
April 24, 2025
Peggy Mcguire, now about 37, was last seen in Eufaula on Nov. 16, 2015. Race: White/American Indian Ethnicity: Caucasian/Alaska Native Gender: Female Hair: Blond/Strawberry Eyes: Blue Height: 5’10” We...
Sports
Luna hits a grand slam
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Luna hits a grand slam
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
April 24, 2025
Carson Luna lit up the scoreboard with four RBIs, including a thunderous grand slam. It wasn’t quite enough, as the Eufaula Ironheads (5-13) fell just short in a dramatic 15-14 slugfest against the Ca...
Eufaula places sixth in McAlester Golf Tournament
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Eufaula places sixth in McAlester Golf Tournament
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
April 24, 2025
The Eufaula boys’ golf team placed sixth overall at the McAlester Golf Tournament with a score of 382. Eufaula was led by Cody Mc-Neill with a 91 followed by Payden Lanham 93, Austin McKinzie 96, Jax ...
From the portal to ending scholarships
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From the portal to ending scholarships
April 24, 2025
The end of college sports is here with the transfer portal. I brainstormed and wondered why would anyone give a $125,000 scholarship and a chance to graduate from a reputable university to someone who...
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McAlester hires Lou Dawkins as new boys’ basketball coach
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
April 24, 2025
Lou Dawkins has been hired as the McAlester boys’ basketball coach. McAlester Public Schools Board of Education approved hiring Dawkins at a Board of Education meeting Monday night. Dawkins was the bo...
Lifestyle
Inola FFA Speech Contest Results
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Inola FFA Speech Contest Results
April 17, 2025
Checotah FFA Speech Team members traveled to Inola Monday night for their annual speech contest and came home with some amazing placements. Jade McPeak: - 1st Place in 8,9,10 Grade General Agriculture...
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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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Missing Persons Day Saturday
April 24, 2025
EDMOND - The Missing in Oklahoma (MiOK) day will be held on Saturday, April 26, at the University of Central Oklahoma Forensic Science Institute. Families of missing persons are encouraged to attend. ...
Teach your children
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Teach your children
April 24, 2025
I believe one of the greatest privileges as a parent is the responsibility of teaching your children about Jesus. Do you talk to your kids about Jesus? Deuteronomy 6:7 says “You shall teach them dilig...
Shades of Gray (and Red Dirt) lead to political civility
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Shades of Gray (and Red Dirt) lead to political civility
By JOE DORMAN, OICA CEO 
April 24, 2025
OKLAHOMA CITY – Do you consider your world view as “black & white” versus “shades of gray?” For my entire life, I can only remember a few times in my younger days that I felt so strongly about one sid...
Letters
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Letters
April 24, 2025
Oklahoma Senate and House Committee on Appropriations and Budget 2300 N Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73105 Dear Senate Pro Tempore Paxton, Speaker Hilbert, Chairman Hall, Chairman Caldwell and App...
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