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Holiday Events
November 14, 2024
Checotah First United Methodist Church Christmas Silent Auction Decorated Trees, Wreathes, Gift Sets and More! Sat., Nov. 16 from 10 a.m. - Noon 419 West Gentry Ave. Refreshments will be served. All p...
Canadian Company rep to meet with commissioners, protestors
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Canadian Company rep to meet with commissioners, protestors
By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR 
November 14, 2024
Many county residents were surprised when they learned that Canadian-based TransAlta Corporation was signing lease agreements with several landowners in McIntosh County for a wind turbine project. Lea...
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Sign up for Christmas giveaway
November 14, 2024
Gods Helping Hands is registering folks for its annual Christmas Box Giveaway. The event will take place Dec. 21 at the First Free Will Baptist Church on Birkes Road in Eufaula. Register Mondays and W...
Veterans honored in the county
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Veterans honored in the county
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
November 14, 2024
Local veterans were honored greatly all over the county this past week, especially on Veterans Day, Nov. 11. Several businesses, like the McIntosh County OSU Extension office, honored veterans in different ways. Checotah Public Schools hosted their annual Veterans Day Appreciation showing their support of the veterans. The day began with the FCCOURTESY CLA making breakfast for the veterans, follow...
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Holiday Events
November 14, 2024
Checotah First United Methodist Church Christmas Silent Auction Decorated Trees, Wreathes, Gift Sets and More! Sat., Nov. 16 from 10 a.m. - Noon 419 West Gentry Ave. Refreshments will be served. All p...
Canadian Company rep to meet with commissioners, protestors
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Canadian Company rep to meet with commissioners, protestors
By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR 
November 14, 2024
Many county residents were surprised when they learned that Canadian-based TransAlta Corporation was signing lease agreements with several landowners in McIntosh County for a wind turbine project. Lea...
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Sign up for Christmas giveaway
November 14, 2024
Gods Helping Hands is registering folks for its annual Christmas Box Giveaway. The event will take place Dec. 21 at the First Free Will Baptist Church on Birkes Road in Eufaula. Register Mondays and W...
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$5,000 reward offered
November 14, 2024
A 2014 Kubota tractor was stolen in the Central High area on Thursday, Nov. 7. Authorities are asking if anyone has any information on the theft to report to their local police. American Farmers & Ran...
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Small Business Saturday: Nov. 30
By ANDI MCCLINTIC CENTER FOR RURAL AFFAIRS 
November 14, 2024
As November begins, so does the busiest shopping season of the year. We’re familiar with Black Friday and Cyber Monday, but let’s not overlook Small Business Saturday—a day dedicated to supporting the...
Checotah Stories from the past
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Checotah Stories from the past
November 14, 2024
114 YEARS AGO McIntosh County Democrat Thursday, December 8, 1910 Blue Gentry a Roper At the roping contest in Muskogee last Saturday afternoon Blue Gentry, of Council Hill, and well known in Checotah...
Art Show through Nov. 30
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Art Show through Nov. 30
November 14, 2024
The Five Civilized Tribes Museum will host a Master’s Art Show through Nov. 30. Among artists whose works will be on display is Eufaula artist Jon Tiger. The show is at 1101 Honor Heights Drive in Mus...
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Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul
November 14, 2024
The anticipated boxing match between the legendary Mike Tyson and YouTuberturned- boxer Jake Paul has been rescheduled for Friday, Nov. 15 at AT&T Stadium (Netflix, 8 p.m. ET). Tyson (50-6, 44 KOs), o...
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TCU rolls over Oklahoma State 38-13
November 14, 2024
Josh Hoover passed for 287 yards and a touchdown, and TCU rolled past Oklahoma State 38-13 on Saturday night. JP Richardson caught seven passes for 100 yards and Cam Cook ran for two touchdowns for th...
Oklahoma’s Outdoors are full of Opportunity now
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Oklahoma’s Outdoors are full of Opportunity now
November 14, 2024
Hunting season is getting exciting in Oklahoma, with deer archery, fall turkey, and both squirrel and rabbit seasons in full swing! Quail season runs Nov. 9 - Feb. 15, and duck season for zones 1 and ...
Turnovers cost Sooners in 30-23 loss to Missouri
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Turnovers cost Sooners in 30-23 loss to Missouri
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
November 14, 2024
The Sooners (5-5, 1-5 in SEC) managed just one touchdown, twice settled for field goals in the red zone and committed four turnovers, the last of which was returned for the gamedeciding touchdown in a...
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By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
November 14, 2024
The 109th meeting was a game for the ages, a game that went to the last seconds, as the Checotah Wildcats topped in-county rivals Eufaula Ironheads 13-7. This was like two heavyweight boxers squaring ...
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Several students make EDBDA Honor Band
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Several students make EDBDA Honor Band
November 14, 2024
After a soggy rivalry game on Friday night where the Class of Checotah performed for Wildcat fans even in the pouring rain. Several Checotah Band students were up and out the door early Saturday, Nov....
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Constitutional amendments that impacted our election day
By ?r. James Finck, USAG History Professor 
November 14, 2024
---------------- current events through a historical lens------------------------ Constitutional amendments that impacted our election day As Americans gather at the polls this week to choose our next...
The real sacrifice to serve
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The real sacrifice to serve
November 14, 2024
Whether we helped at an event, attended a town parade or simply thanked a local veteran for their service, we all should take pride in our servicemen and servicewomen who have served in the United Sta...
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Election by the numbers
By President 
November 14, 2024
The following are the unofficial returns from the Oklahoma State Election Board for a few of the top races. Donald J. Trump (R) – 6,380 (75.67 %) McIntosh County; 1,027,198 (66.17%) Statewide Kamala H...
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County sales tax income down slightly from last year
November 14, 2024
The Oklahoma Tax Commission recently released city sales tax collection figures that primarily represents local tax receipts from September business. The monies they reported this period represent sal...
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