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December 25, 2025

A 57-year-old Checotah man died in a single- vehicle accident in Muskogee on Tuesday, Dec. 16. Kenneth S. Fuget was killed when he was traveling north on S. 105th St. E. at about 4:30 a.m. when his ve...

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Competency hearing set for singer’s killer

December 25, 2025

A competency hearing for Louis Carl Guenther, 68, of Checotah, has been set for 9 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 27. Guenther is accused of beating and stabbing to death his sister, blues musician Selby Minner...

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Feeding All Souls this Christmas

December 25, 2025

The 17th Annual Feeding All Souls Christmas Dinner will be on Thursday, Dec. 25 from for any soul who needs to be fed. Church members from Mt Olive Star Baptist Church will be cooking at the Multi-Pur...

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Christmas is never an option, it’s a must

By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER

December 25, 2025

A host of friends helped Options Inc. celebrate the holiday season during their annual Christmas party at the Methodist Mission this month. A huge group of volunteers which even included Rep. Neil Hay...

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Reindeer lands in Kiwanis Park

By SHAUNA BELYEU GENERAL MANAGER

December 25, 2025

Families gathered at Kiwanis Park on Thursday, Dec. 18, to celebrate the holiday season with festive cheer and a cup of Christmas cheer. The Eufaula Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Hot Chocolate with the Chamber event from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., bringing together community members for an evening of free fun and holiday magic. Children delighted in visits with Santa Claus, complete with sleigh, wh...

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Checotah man dies in accident

December 25, 2025

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Competency hearing set for singer’s killer

December 25, 2025

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Feeding All Souls this Christmas

December 25, 2025

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Christmas is never an option, it’s a must

By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER

December 25, 2025

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Two plead guilty to aiding a toddler to vape

By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR

December 25, 2025

The couple charged with child abuse for assisting their toddler to vape have pled guilty. Rachael Marie Lane, 28, Eufaula, and Donte Jordan Smith, 32, Tulsa were charged with enabling child abuse and ...

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Dan Kirby conviction of involuntary manslaughter charge overturned

By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR

December 25, 2025

In March 2023, former Eufaula City Councilman Dan Kirby was indicted in federal court for involuntary manslaughter in Indian Country in connection with a motorcycle accident on July 23, 2022 that clai...

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Free Christmas dinner at VFW

December 25, 2025

Eufaula VFW Auxiliary Post 8798 will host Christmas dinner on Thursday, Dec. 25 from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Donations accepted.

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God’s Helping Hands provides Christmas meals for hundreds

December 25, 2025

For 25 years, God’s Helping Hands has been feeding hundreds of needy families during the Christmas season. “God’s Helping hands began 26 years ago,” said Director Richard Mc-Cool. “But we didn’t do it...

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Eufaula’s Hodgins commits to OBU

December 25, 2025

A Eufaula running back will stay in-state and play collegiately at Oklahoma Baptist. Luke Hodgins, a 6’1”, 220-pound running back and linebacker for the Ironheads, announced his commitment to the Biso...

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Checotah Impact Players of the Week

December 25, 2025

The Checotah Impact Players of the Week are Cooper Cutbirth and Logan Dowdy.

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Eufaula Impact Players of the Week

December 25, 2025

The Eufaula Impact Players of the Week are Jentry James and Ava Neill

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A Christmas Thank You to our coaches and student-athletes

December 25, 2025

As the Christmas season arrives and the lights go up across our communities, it’s a perfect time to pause and say thank you to the coaches and student-athletes who give so much throughout the year. To...

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Ironheads edge Wildcats 59-50

By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR

December 25, 2025

It was the final game at the Perry Anderson Gymnasium Friday night at Eufaula. The gym first opened its doors to the Eufaula versus Checotah game in 1967 and now closed its doors with Eufaula hosting ...

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Alabama storms back from 17-point hole to knock out Oklahoma, 34-24

By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR

December 25, 2025

Alabama turned an early nightmare into a College Football Playoff statement Friday night, erasing a 17-point deficit and surging past Oklahoma 34-24 in the first round of the CFP. After being dominate...

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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

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

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

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

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

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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May your season be bright and joyous

By JOE DORMAN, OICA CEO

December 25, 2025

OKLAHOMA CITY – I hope each of you is looking forward to the upcoming Christmas break and will have time to spend with loved ones. As a Christian, Christmas is one of my favorite holidays and is a ver...

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Christmases past and present

December 25, 2025

Christmas always brings a flood of emotions every year as I try to navigate all the changes of my Christmases past to my Christmas present. For so many years I had my whole family beside me each Chris...

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Legislative year one wrapping up

By REP. TIM TURNER

December 25, 2025

It’s the end of my first year in office representing District 15. It’s been very interesting to say the least. I wouldn’t trade this time for anything. In addition to helping with numerous constituent...

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Pittsburg County man pleads guilty in federal court

December 25, 2025

MUSKOGEE – Samuel James King, age 25, of Indianola, Oklahoma, has entered a guilty plea to one count of Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana, punishable by up to 5 years in prison and a $250...

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Calm Waters hosts free grief training

December 25, 2025

OKLAHOMA CITY – On January 16, 2026, at 9 a.m, Calm Waters will host a free grief training for mental health professionals, nonprofit organizations, educators and community members who seek to become ...