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Planting seeds of faith in a food desert

By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER

March 26, 2026

Spring has sprung and with it comes a new determination to get the People’s Garden going and growing again. Planting seeds of faith for a food desert in a town that needs a whole lot more faith to see...

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PNC volunteer helps community with new pet page

By Staff Reports

March 26, 2026

It takes a village to raise a child and to rescue dogs and cats in McIntosh County. Two years ago two local ladies, Lori Powell-Fells and LaDonna Brittle-Rhodes set out on a mission to help rescue the...

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Eufaula woman drowns in Lake Eufaula while aiding children

March 26, 2026

A 53-year-old Eufaula woman died Sunday afternoon after drowning at Lake Eufaula in Pittsburg County. The incident occurred around 3:10 p.m. at the 9 South Swim Area, according to the Oklahoma Highway...

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City Wide Spring Trash Off Saturday, April 18

March 26, 2026

Must have current city water bill to bring items to Heritage Waste or Senior Citizen Center Trash pickup is available for the elderly and those unable to leave their homes. Call the Chamber of Commerc...

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Wildcats receive All-Conference honors

By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR

March 26, 2026

Congratulations to these athletes on being selected as All-Conference athletes. This honor is voted on by the coaches within our conference, which makes it a great accomplishment to be recognized by those who compete against you. Cole Rolland, Cooper Cutbirth, Wes Brown, Hudson Pollard, Koyah Littleman and Rowan Chapman each were recognized for their efforts on the basketball court. They helped to...

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Planting seeds of faith in a food desert

By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER

March 26, 2026

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PNC volunteer helps community with new pet page

By Staff Reports

March 26, 2026

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Eufaula woman drowns in Lake Eufaula while aiding children

March 26, 2026

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City Wide Spring Trash Off Saturday, April 18

March 26, 2026

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Fort Smith police arrest suspect in connection with a stabbing that injured one woman

March 26, 2026

Fort Smith police arrest suspect in connection with a stabbing that injured one woman A Eufaula man who previously served prison time for a stabbing in Oklahoma has been arrested in Arkansas, accused ...

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McIntosh County unveils new logo honoring history, heritage

By SHAUNA BELYEU GENERAL MANAGER

March 26, 2026

Mc-Intosh County officials have unveiled a new county logo designed to reflect the area’s history, culture and natural beauty. “This new symbol represents not only where we’ve been, but who we are tod...

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Missing person found deceased

March 26, 2026

On March 13 Muskogee County Dispatch received a call from a subject reporting the discovery of a body in a pond near the intersection of Hwy 100 and I-40 in Webbers Falls. The Muskogee County Sheriff’...

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A nest lost, a legacy continues

By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER

March 26, 2026

An eagles’ nest north of Checotah has been a sacred place for over a decade as locals have had the privilege of watching a pair of North America Bald Eagles raise their young each year at the edge of ...

Sports

2026 Eufaula HS Golf Schedule

March 26, 2026

• April 1 — Canadian HS Boys — Arrowhead GC • April 2 — Conference Tournament — Henryetta CC • April 3 — Eufaula Classic — Arrowhead GC • April 6 — 4A HS Girls Preview — Seminole • April 7 — Stringtow...

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2026 Lady Ironheads Slowpitch Softball Schedule

March 26, 2026

2026 Lady Ironheads Slowpitch Softball Schedule Date Opponent Location Time 3/10 Okemah & Tahlequah Eufaula 4:30 & 6:30 3/12 Warner Warner 4:00 3/23 Checotah Checotah 4:30 3/24 Preston & Kellyville Pr...

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2026 Wildcat Golf Schedule

March 26, 2026

High School • March 31 — Tahlequah – Cherokee Springs — Boys • April 1 — Canadian – Arrowhead — Boys • April 2 — Tahlequah – Cherokee Springs — Girls • April 3 — Eufaula – Arrowhead — Both • April 9 —...

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2026 Checotah High School Baseball Schedule

March 26, 2026

3/10 Okemah & Tahlequah Eufaula 4:30 & 6:30 3/12 Warner Warner 4:00 3/23 Checotah Checotah 4:30 3/24 Preston & Kellyville Preston 4:30 3/26 Oktaha Tournament Oktaha TBA 3/30 Porum Eufaula 4:30 3/31 Ha...

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2026 Eufaula High School Baseball Schedule

March 26, 2026

Unleash The Beast – Ram Trucks PBR Indianapolis presented by Cooper Tires Gainbridge Fieldhouse – Indianapolis, Indiana (Round 1-Round 2-Round 3-Event Aggregate-Event Points) 1. Brady Fielder, 89.3-87...

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Brady Fielder tops competition in Indianapolis with perfect 3-for-3 weekend for second win of the season

March 26, 2026

Brady Fielder dominated the competition at Ram Trucks PBR Indianapolis presented by Cooper Tires for his second Professional Bull Riders (PBR) premier Unleash The Beast (UTB) victory of the season in ...

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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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C.A.R.D. Senior Nutrition menu

March 19, 2026

March 23 - March 31 611 N. Broadway, Checotah Please call 918-237-1118 for meal reservations by 12 p.m. the day before services. Monday, March 23: Turkey & gravy; sweet potatoes; green beans; rice med...

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Quote of the Week

March 19, 2026

Never before has man had such capacity to control his own environment, to end thirst and hunger, to conquer poverty and disease, to banish illiteracy and massive human misery. We have the power to mak...

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Gear up and grab your green

March 5, 2026

Break out the shamrocks, dust off the tutus and lace up those running shoes, the Eufaula Green Run 5K is back for its sixth year, bringing a splash of Irish spirit to the shoreline of Lake Eufaula. Ho...

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Freedom House chosen as Citizens of the Year

By Staff Reports

March 5, 2026

This year LaDonna Rhodes aka “The Paper Lady” with the McIntosh County Democrat had the privilege of announcing the Citizen of the Year award which went to Freedom House Adult & Teen Challenge with di...

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Wild Onion Dinner

March 5, 2026

The Eufaula-Canadian Tribal Town will be hosting the annual Wild Onion Dinner on Saturday, March 14, 11:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Eufaula Indian Community Nutrition Center, 800 Birkes Rd., Eufaula. The ...

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Marketing on Main Street

By ALICE CANADA

March 26, 2026

Marketing on Main Street is about practical, usable strategies that help local businesses compete in today’s marketplace. You do not need a massive budget or a full-time marketing team to be effective...

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Meet Jamie Nelson – Checotah’s newest library clerk

March 26, 2026

The Jim Lucas Checotah Public Library is excited to welcome Jamie Nelson as the newest member of the library team. Jamie brings warmth, enthusiasm, and a love for both books and community to her new r...

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Carnival and Cruise Night coming to Checotah

March 26, 2026

A carnival is coming to Checotah the first weekend in May. Anyone interested in being a food or arts and craft vendor can get a vendor application from city hall. A whole weekend full of fun is schedu...

Opinion

Honored to serve

By REP. NEIL HAYS

March 26, 2026

This week brought a moment of recognition I am honored to share with the people of House District 13. I received the Defender of Biblical Business Award from the Christian Employers Alliance. Out of a...

Opinion

Will Oklahoma independents get to vote? Just barely

By LYNN ADAMS COURTESY

March 26, 2026

There was a time before politics became so toxic that as an election drew near, a conversation starter — civil, back then — was something along the lines of “So, who you voting for?” These days, at le...