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Ironheads tame Wolves for Regional Consolation Championship
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Ironheads tame Wolves for Regional Consolation Championship
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
March 5, 2026
The Eufaula Ironheads continued their outstanding season with a commanding 5837 victory over the Heavener Wolves to capture the consolation regional championship and punch their ticket to area play. F...
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Commutation Hearing set in Jerry Don Hurst murder case
By SHAUNA BELYEU GENERAL MANAGER 
March 5, 2026
Danny Turner was convicted of first-degree murder in 1992 for the 1991 poisoning death of his Checotah High School classmate, Jerry Don Hurst. Turner was convicted and sentenced by a McIntosh County j...
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Mayor issues proclamation honoring late editor Jerry Fink
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Mayor issues proclamation honoring late editor Jerry Fink
By SHAUNA BELYEU GENERAL MANAGER 
March 5, 2026
On March 2, the Eufaula City Council opened its regular meeting by honoring the life and legacy of longtime journalist Jerry Fink. Mayor James Hickman read a formal proclamation recognizing the late E...
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Chamber celebrates America and its members
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Chamber celebrates America and its members
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
March 5, 2026
Checotah Chamber of Commerce celebrated its members and America’s 250th year by hosting an Americana tablescape competition at their annual banquet held Tuesday, Feb. 25. Over 200 business leaders, Ch...
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Family and friends say farewell to Tracy Scroggins and his mother
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Family and friends say farewell to Tracy Scroggins and his mother
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
March 5, 2026
It was a sad day when Checotah heard of the passing of one of their own, Tracy Scroggins, whose name lives on at the field house and playground in his hometown. Scroggins passed away at the age of 56 in Hollywood, FL, on Feb. 6, 2026. He was born in Checotah on Sept. 11, 1969 to Sonny Scroggins and Angeline Carter. At five years old, Scroggins believed he would play professional football and even ...
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Ironheads tame Wolves for Regional Consolation Championship
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Ironheads tame Wolves for Regional Consolation Championship
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
March 5, 2026
The Eufaula Ironheads continued their outstanding season with a commanding 5837 victory over the Heavener Wolves to capture the consolation regional championship and punch their ticket to area play. F...
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Commutation Hearing set in Jerry Don Hurst murder case
By SHAUNA BELYEU GENERAL MANAGER 
March 5, 2026
Danny Turner was convicted of first-degree murder in 1992 for the 1991 poisoning death of his Checotah High School classmate, Jerry Don Hurst. Turner was convicted and sentenced by a McIntosh County j...
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Mayor issues proclamation honoring late editor Jerry Fink
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Mayor issues proclamation honoring late editor Jerry Fink
By SHAUNA BELYEU GENERAL MANAGER 
March 5, 2026
On March 2, the Eufaula City Council opened its regular meeting by honoring the life and legacy of longtime journalist Jerry Fink. Mayor James Hickman read a formal proclamation recognizing the late E...
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Chamber celebrates America and its members
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Chamber celebrates America and its members
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
March 5, 2026
Checotah Chamber of Commerce celebrated its members and America’s 250th year by hosting an Americana tablescape competition at their annual banquet held Tuesday, Feb. 25. Over 200 business leaders, Ch...
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Butler captured on Kerr Lake after two-week manhunt
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Butler captured on Kerr Lake after two-week manhunt
By AMIE CATO-REMER EDITOR 
March 5, 2026
After nearly two weeks on the run that included a reported kidnapping and a multi-county search, escaped inmate Robey L. Butler was captured Monday morning near Keota, bringing a tense manhunt to a sa...
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Masonic Lodge Breakfast Fundraiser
March 5, 2026
Saturday, March 7 8 a.m. – 10 a.m. Located at 625 W. Gentry Start your day off right with an all-you-can-eat homemade big breakfast consisting of farm fresh eggs, Blue & Gold sausage, pancakes, biscui...
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Saint Francis Health System expands in Eufaula
March 5, 2026
Saint Francis Health System is proud to expand in Eufaula, working to bring emergency services back to the community. The health system is preparing an existing building near the former hospital site ...
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FFA local Shayla Dismukes wins big at Muskogee
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FFA local Shayla Dismukes wins big at Muskogee
March 5, 2026
Shayla Dismukes from Checotah had a great showing recently at the Muskogee Regional Junior Livestock Show winning multiple divisions. Dismukes won Grand Champion Market Steer with a 1,435 pound steer ...
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High School Baseball returns March 2
March 5, 2026
The wait is almost over. High school baseball began March 2nd, and while a few teams may ease in as basketball wraps up, make no mistake — the race to May starts now. Across the area, talent is stacke...
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Thunder 2025–26 Game Schedule
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Thunder 2025–26 Game Schedule
March 5, 2026
• Mar. 7 vs Golden State Warriors — Paycom Center • Mar. 9 vs Denver Nuggets — Paycom Center • Mar. 12 vs Boston Celtics — Paycom Center • Mar. 15 vs Minnesota Timberwolves — Paycom Center • Mar. 17 @...
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Miller punched ticket to State
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Miller punched ticket to State
March 5, 2026
Payden Miller of Checotah punched his ticket to the state-wrestling meet after placing fourth in the Class 3A East Regionals at Blackwell.
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Alvidrez wins PBR Premier Tour debut
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Alvidrez wins PBR Premier Tour debut
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
March 5, 2026
Andrew Alvidrez went a perfect 3-for-3 to win the debut of Professional Bull Riders’ (PBR) Unleash The Beast (UTB) in Bridgeport Saturday night before a sold-out crowd at Total Mortgage Arena. Alvidre...
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Oklahoma reloads staff with Morgan, McCullough
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
March 5, 2026
After losing cornerbacks coach Jay Valai to the Buffalo Bills and running backs coach DeMarco Murray to the Kansas City Chiefs, head coach Brent Venables moved quickly — and decisively. The Sooners ha...
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A season of heart: Eufaula Lady Ironheads and Checotah Wildcats close out memorable runs
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A season of heart: Eufaula Lady Ironheads and Checotah Wildcats close out memorable runs
March 5, 2026
As the final buzzer echoed across gym floors and the nets were clipped one last time, three teams left it all on the court, and in doing so, left their mark on their communities. For the Eufaula Lady ...
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Lifestyle
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An Enchanted Night Under the Lights
March 5, 2026
p.m. -11 p.m. Prom tickets on sale now in Mrs. Ortiz Room 220 until March 13 for $40. Must be academically eligible to purchase and attend.
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Freedom House chosen as Citizens of the Year
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Freedom House chosen as Citizens of the Year
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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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Gear up and grab your green
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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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C.A.R.D. Senior Nutrition menu
March 5, 2026
March 9 - March 13 611 N. Broadway, Checotah Please call 918-237-1118 for meal reservations by 12 p.m. the day before services. Monday, March 9: Chili; baked potato; pears; crackers; cookie; milk Tues...
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C.A.R.D. Senior Nutrition menu
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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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While you’re waiting
March 5, 2026
While you’re waiting for the perfect opportunity, what opportunities are passing you by? While you’re waiting for the perfect time, is life passing you by because they say time waits for no man? What ...
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Opinion
Abner Haynes
By By Michael Barnes 
March 5, 2026
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City invests in firefighter safety with new protective gear
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City invests in firefighter safety with new protective gear
By SHAUNA BELYEU GENERAL MANAGER 
March 5, 2026
The Eufaula Fire Department is better equipped to protect both firefighters and the community following a $147,000 investment approved by the Eufaula City Council in August for critical gear and equip...
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Community Calendar
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Community Calendar
March 5, 2026
List local meetings or events in the Community Area Calendar by emailing ladonna@cookson.news, texting 479-422-4210 or dropping off information at the McIntosh County Democrat, 100 N. 2nd Street, Eufa...
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Still singing forward
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Still singing forward
By MICHAEL BARNES 
March 5, 2026
The Creek Baptist Alliance held its revival Feb. 22-25 at the Eufaula Indian Community Center. On the final night, the service opened quietly. People gathered and took their seats as conversations fad...
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