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Checotah daycare case moves forward in district court
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Checotah daycare case moves forward in district court
April 23, 2026
SHAUNA BELYEU GENERAL MANAGER A Checotah couple accused of abusing children in an in-home daycare appeared April 16 in McIntosh County District Court for a preliminary hearing before Associate Distric...
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Election Board hears contest in county commissioners race
April 23, 2026
The McIntosh County Election Board heard testimony at 10 a.m.Thursday, April 16, in a contest of candidacy filed against District 1 County Commissioner candidate Jeffery Coleman (Mc-Intosh County sher...
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Senior Send Off and upcoming events
April 23, 2026
It’s hard to believe another school year has already come and is almost gone as seniors prepare for their last days in class, on stages and on the field. Here are a few end of the year events to remem...
More adoptions, less litters
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More adoptions, less litters
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
April 23, 2026
Two more city pound dogs found their forever homes through Paws N Claws rescue efforts this week. McIntosh County and abroad definitely need more adoptions and less litters of puppies and kittens. Of course National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day is on April 30 so there are still more pound and shelter animals to save. This month awareness is made of the thousands of pets awaiting adoption from the shelt...
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Checotah daycare case moves forward in district court
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Checotah daycare case moves forward in district court
April 23, 2026
SHAUNA BELYEU GENERAL MANAGER A Checotah couple accused of abusing children in an in-home daycare appeared April 16 in McIntosh County District Court for a preliminary hearing before Associate Distric...
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Election Board hears contest in county commissioners race
April 23, 2026
The McIntosh County Election Board heard testimony at 10 a.m.Thursday, April 16, in a contest of candidacy filed against District 1 County Commissioner candidate Jeffery Coleman (Mc-Intosh County sher...
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Senior Send Off and upcoming events
April 23, 2026
It’s hard to believe another school year has already come and is almost gone as seniors prepare for their last days in class, on stages and on the field. Here are a few end of the year events to remem...
‘Art in The Park’ to celebrate all mothers
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‘Art in The Park’ to celebrate all mothers
April 23, 2026
Local artists with the Checotah Art Guild invite the public to celebrate motherhood at their annual “Art in the Park” on Saturday, May 9. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Veterans P...
Successful City Wide Spring Trash-Off Day
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Successful City Wide Spring Trash-Off Day
April 23, 2026
The City of Checotah and Checotah Chamber had a successful City Wide Spring Trash Off Day on Saturday, April 18. Around 13 Chamber and city personnel as well as 14 local volunteers, young and old, joi...
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Chaney’s Pizza coming to Checotah
April 23, 2026
Chaney’s Pizza announced that in light of changing circumstances, they were finalizing their current operations in Eufaula on Friday, April 17 and opening a new chapter at a new location in Checotah. ...
Sports
Wilhite leads Wildcats in shutout of Eufaula
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Wilhite leads Wildcats in shutout of Eufaula
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
April 16, 2026
Checotah (18-4) rode a masterful performance from pitcher Ace Wilhite to a commanding 6-0 victory over Eufaula (2-9) on Thursday, as the Wildcats controlled the game from the mound to the base paths. ...
Big fifth inning ignites Lady Ironheads in shutout of Checotah
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Big fifth inning ignites Lady Ironheads in shutout of Checotah
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
April 16, 2026
The Eufaula Lady Ironheads (3-10) broke things wide open with a thunderous fifth inning and never looked back, rolling to a commanding 9-0 victory over Checotah on Thursday. Locked in a tight battle e...
Riley Tarwater wins National Championship
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Riley Tarwater wins National Championship
April 16, 2026
Riley Tarwater competed against some of the best wrestlers in the country at the WOW wrestling tournament in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Tarwater won the six and under division at the 46-pounds to be crowned the...
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Golf News
April 16, 2026
The Eufaula Lady Ironheads placed third in the Henryetta Girls Invitational with a score of 399. Bishop Kelly won the event with a score of 356 and Henryetta was second with a score of 382. Rylee McNe...
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Rory McIlroy wins 2026 Masters in dramatic finish
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
April 16, 2026
The 2026 Masters Tournament delivered another unforgettable Sunday at Augusta National Golf Club, where Rory McIlroy captured his second consecutive Masters championship in dramatic fashion this weeke...
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Community Culture Church made Easter extra special
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Community Culture Church made Easter extra special
By Rodney Haltom Sports Editor 918-689-2191 ijsports@cookson.news 
April 9, 2026
For another year local church Community Culture Church went far and beyond to make this Easter Sunday even more special. They hosted a helicopter egg drop at Eufaula. Hundreds of kids both big and sma...
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C.A.R.D. Senior Nutrition menu
April 2, 2026
April 2 - 10 611 N. Broadway, Checotah Please call 918-237-1118 for meal reservations by 12 p.m. the day before services. Thursday, April 2: Sweet & sour chicken; Oriental veggies; blushing pears; ric...
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Texanna Lady Crafters
April 2, 2026
April showers bring May flowers, but for TLC, we love to “shower” our community by giving back. One of the ways you can help us give back is to come shop at our store! Hours are Friday/Saturday 10 a.m...
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Quote of the Week
April 2, 2026
“Only when we are brave enough to explore the darkness will we discover the infinite power of our light.” – Brene Brown, from her TED Talk, “The Power of Vulnerability”
FLEAS February Meeting
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FLEAS February Meeting
March 26, 2026
Our meeting was held at the Legacy on Main Street. Our hostesses were Barbara Johnsen, Kim Dawson and Cindy Troup. The theme was Founder’s Day with a lovely tribute to the past presidents. There were ...
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FFA Speech Contest draws record-breaking entries
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FFA Speech Contest draws record-breaking entries
April 23, 2026
On Monday, April 6, Checotah FFA hosted their annual Speech Contest with a record-breaking 599 speeches entered and judged throughout the evening. “What an incredible day it was!” stated FFA advisor Z...
Adopt a Shelter Pet, save an animal and your community
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Adopt a Shelter Pet, save an animal and your community
April 23, 2026
National Adopt a Shelter Pet is usually celebrated April 30 to bring awareness to the thousands of perfectly good pets waiting for their forever homes in shelters across America. This event aims to re...
Marketing is a conversation, not a megaphone
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Marketing is a conversation, not a megaphone
By ALICE CANADA 
April 23, 2026
Welcome back to Marketing on Main Street. If you are joining us for the first time, you can catch up on previous columns on the Cookson Hills Publishers blog at Cookson. News. In this series, we focus...
Airport courtesy car supports local small businesses
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Airport courtesy car supports local small businesses
April 23, 2026
The City of Eufaula is making it easier than ever for visitors to experience everything the community has to offer while creating opportunities for local small businesses to grow and thrive. The airpo...
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