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2026 National Theme: A Century of Black History Commemorations

By ALMA HARPER GARDENIA ART FEDERATED CLUB The sit-ins

February 26, 2026

The Sit-In movement was a nonviolent movement of the United Civil Rights era. The sit-in, an act of civil disobedience, was a tactic that aroused sympathy for demonstrators among moderates and uninvol...

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Tytin Daniels takes 2nd in state

February 26, 2026

Nine-year-old Tytin Daniels won 2nd place in the 8U Heavy Weight division at the 2026 OKWA 48th Annual State Championships on Saturday, Feb. 21. The tournaments took place throughout the day at the OG...

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Morning Rescue inspired by Paws N Claws pup

By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER

February 26, 2026

Paws N Claws started their meager rescue efforts to save the local pound pups on January 26, 2024. Some of the first dogs ever adopted went out of state and one very lucky pup was adopted by Brad Shro...

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C.A.R.D. Senior Nutrition menu

February 26, 2026

March 2 - March 6 611 N. Broadway, Checotah Please call 918-237-1118 for meal reservations by 12 p.m. the day before services. Monday, March 2: Chicken & Noodles; cabbage; pickled beets; cake; milk Tu...

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A Food Pantry guided by faith and experience

February 26, 2026

“I’ve been hungry. That’s why I started it.” Just east of Highway 69 on Texanna Road sits a single building that houses Thimbles N Thread Quilt Shop, owned by LaDonna McKay. The fab- ric and quilting shop is bright, colorful, and welcoming. Bright bolts of fabric line the walls inside, filling the space with color and light. Attached to the building is a small storage room that McKay uses as a foo...

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2026 National Theme: A Century of Black History Commemorations

By ALMA HARPER GARDENIA ART FEDERATED CLUB The sit-ins

February 26, 2026

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Tytin Daniels takes 2nd in state

February 26, 2026

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Morning Rescue inspired by Paws N Claws pup

By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER

February 26, 2026

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C.A.R.D. Senior Nutrition menu

February 26, 2026

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Get ready for a Chili Cookin’ weekend of fun

February 26, 2026

Get ready for a weekend of fun, food and friendly competition at the 18th Annual Checotah Chili Cook-Off this Saturday, Feb. 28! This year competitors will set up at the First Free Will Baptist Life C...

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ANNUAL BLACK HISTORY MONTH SEMINAR

February 26, 2026

Saturday, February 28 at 11 a.m. Mt. Olive Star Baptist Church 413665 E. 1080 Rd., Checotah, OK Rev. Samuel Cunningham, Pastor Sponsored by the Warrior School Restoration Organization Inc. Alma Harper...

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A Century of Black History Commemorations

February 26, 2026

The theme for 2026 Black History Month is “A Century of Black History Commemorations,” honoring its 100th anniversary. This theme emphasizes 100 years of intentional efforts to honor, study, and prese...

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Free tax preparation available

February 26, 2026

Free tax preparation service is being offered by the AARP Foundation beginning Feb. 14 and continuing through April 11. The service will be available on Fridays, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Eufaula C...

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Spiro Bulldogs top Checotah Lady Wildcats on Senior Night

By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR

February 26, 2026

The Spiro Lady Bulldogs (18-5) defeated the Checotah Lady Wildcats 55-37 on Senior Night at the Checotah Event Center. Both teams came out playing physically and with aggression. Checotah traded baske...

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Sallisaw Central Tigers claw past Lady Ironheads 50-34

By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR

February 26, 2026

The Sallisaw Central Lady Tigers defeated the Eufaula Lady Ironheads Monday night 50-34. The Lady Tigers quickly proved their dominance as they outscored Eufaula 15-6 to end the first period. The Lady...

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Eufaula running back Peter Lee signs letter of intent

By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR

February 26, 2026

Eufaula running back Peter Lee signed his letter of intent to play college football at the University of Dubuque in Iowa. Peter Lee’s legacy is defined by resilience, loyalty, and leadership. After mi...

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Iva Dell Towery Kindred

February 26, 2026

1946 graduate of Checotah High School Guard on the 1946 state Championship team Oklahoma All-State Guard 1946 Oklahoma All Decades 1st team 1940-1950 Attended Connors State College on a basketball sch...

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Hall of Fame Class

February 26, 2026

Tom Miner 1950 graduate of Checotah High School Three Sport Athlete-Football, Basketball and Baseball Oklahoma All-State in 1950 Tight End and Kicker for University of Tulsa Assistant coach at Univers...

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Pollard accepted into the United States Naval Academy

February 26, 2026

For most high school seniors, graduation marks the end of one chapter. For Hudson Pollard, it marks the beginning of a calling to serve. Pollard has been accepted into the prestigious United States Na...

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Oklahoma Senator introduces bill to protect Oklahoma land

February 26, 2026

Senator Warren Hamilton, R-McCurtain, has filed a slate of legislation for the 2026 legislative session to strengthen protections for Oklahomans, underscoring his commitment to defending Oklahoma valu...

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Lake Eufaula Fishing Report

February 26, 2026

Elevation is 4 ft. below normal (stable), water temperature 37*F and stained. Bass, Largemouth, Smallmouth and Spotted fair on Alabama rig, crankbaits, in-line spinner baits, jerk baits around channel...

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Don’t miss this year’s Chili Cook-Off

February 19, 2026

Don’t miss the 18th Annual Chili Cook-Off set for Saturday, Feb. 28 at the First Free Will Baptist Life Center , 713 N. Broadway, Checotah. Who will walk away with bragging rights this year? Who will ...

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Heartland Heritage Museum & Gallery to host anthropologist

February 19, 2026

The Heartland Heritage Museum and Gallery is hosting another meeting of special interest on anthropology on Thursday, February 19 from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Mel Phillips of the Oklahoma Anthropological Soci...

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Paws N Claws Pet Pantry sets new hours of operation

February 19, 2026

The Paws N Claws Pet Pantry located at the Eufaula Indian Journal has set new hours of operation -Monday through Friday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Those in need of cat food or dog food from the pantry may ...

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Revival coming to county

February 19, 2026

The alliance of local Mvskoke (Creek) tribal churches is hosting a revival on February 22–25 at the Eufaula Indian Community Center. The center is located at 800 Birkes Road here in Eufaula. Services ...

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Escaped convict

February 26, 2026

As of press time, local and state authorities are on the lookout for an escaped inmate from the Jackie Brannon Correctional Center in McAlester. Robey Butler allegedly walked away from the facility la...

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Paws N Claws Community Pet Pantry continues operations

February 26, 2026

Paws N Claws Community Pet Pantry located at the Eufaula Indian Journal has set new hours but continues its operations to help those in need in the McIntosh County area. Monday through Friday from 1 p...

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I will never understand

February 26, 2026

There are so many things messed up in this world today and so many things that I will never understand. Like how do people just walk away from a family pet that they’ve had three years or 13 years all...

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GOP News

February 26, 2026

The McIntosh County GOP has the monthly meeting scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 26, with a great lineup of speakers. The main speaker will be Tony Griffith, a J6er who spent more time than he would have ...

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Night to Shine, Part II: Where the celebration comes home

February 26, 2026

After the music faded at Night to Shine and the final crowns were placed, the celebration cont i nued quietly — following a group of guests home to Pioneer Campus. Just hours before, on February 13 — ...