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By SHAUNA BELYEU GENERAL MANAGER

November 21, 2024

On November 2, seven wet, cold and very sick puppies were dumped out in a box like they were trash, and then they were picked up by the City of Eufaula and the battle began for Paws N Claws (PNC) to s...

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County GOP to discuss wind turbine issues

By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR

November 21, 2024

6p.m., Nov. 21 at Eufaula VFW Craig County anti-wind turbine advocate John Spence is expected to be among the speakers on Thursday, Nov. 21 at a meeting of the McIntosh County GOP. The meeting starts ...

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Police dog/ drone capture suspect

By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR

November 21, 2024

A modern-day version of the TV police team Starsky and Hutch recently nabbed a suspect running from lawmen. A drone owned by Eufaula police spotted the suspect running down a knee-deep creek and a K-9...

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Card skimmer found at gas station

November 21, 2024

On Nov. 11, the Checotah Police Department was contacted by an inspector for Caseys gas pumps who had found a credit card skimmer on Pump #9 during a routine inspection. Checotah PD went to the gas st...

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C AG to host Holiday Show & Book Signing

By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER

November 21, 2024

The Checotah Art Guild will host their 4th Annual Holiday Art & Craft Holiday Show & Sale on Saturday, Nov. 23 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m at the Heartland Heritage Museum & Gallery located at 116 N. Broadway, Checotah. The seasonal show will feature an array of artistry with paintings, photography and sculptures, creating by local and regional artists like Agnes Morris and Don Kelly. There will be live...

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Pups with a purpose survive the odds

By SHAUNA BELYEU GENERAL MANAGER

November 21, 2024

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County GOP to discuss wind turbine issues

By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR

November 21, 2024

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Police dog/ drone capture suspect

By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR

November 21, 2024

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Card skimmer found at gas station

November 21, 2024

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Local Flavor fundraiser aids Under One Roof

By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER

November 21, 2024

Well over a hundred or more locals enjoyed a tasteful and talent-filled night at the Local Flavor fundraiser event, hosted by Under One Roof. Chairperson of the Board of Directors for Under One Roof S...

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Dickson pleads guilty to misdemeanor

November 21, 2024

Brandon Jay Dickson, 34, of Eufaula, has pled guilty to obstructing an officer during an incident that took place on Sept. 5. Associate District Judge Brendon sentenced Dickson to four months in the c...

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Checotah students perform at U.S. Naturalization Ceremony

By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER

November 21, 2024

The Class of Checotah trumpet section and CHS Choir member Arthur Hall had the privilege of going to the Federal Courthouse in Muskogee on Friday, Nov. 15, to be a part of the Naturalization Ceremony ...

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November 21, 2024

God’s Helping Hands is registering folks for its annual Christmas Box Giveaway. The event will take place Dec. 21 at the First Free Will Baptist Church on Birkes Road in Eufaula. Registration is Monda...

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Jake Paul wins ‘PILLOW FIGHT’ over Mike Tyson

November 21, 2024

Friday night’s heavyweight boxing match between champion Jake Paul and Mike Tyson was nothing more than boxing propaganda. Just the size of the boxing gloves could tell anyone who has been in the boxi...

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Hall of Famer Coach John Robinson passes away

November 21, 2024

Coach John Robinson, a 2009 College Football Hall of Fame inductee who headed programs at Southern California and UNLV, passed away Nov. 11 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, of complications from pneumonia. ...

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Checotah Impact Players of the Game

November 21, 2024

The Checotah Impact Players of the Game is the Checotah offensive line. The Offensive line dominated the Cascia Hall defensive line opening up running lanes for Wildcat running backs and gave protecti...

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Big 12 announces public reprimand and fine of Utah Athletic Director Mark Harlan

November 21, 2024

In accordance with the Big 12 Conference sportsmanship policies, the Conference has issued a public reprimand of University of Utah’s Director of Athletics Mark Harlan for his actions at the conclusio...

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Eufaula wrestling program

By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR

November 21, 2024

Eufaula once again has a wrestling program thanks to Jeremy and Tori Fry and Rico Garcia. The youth program is coached by Dave Hutchings of Henryetta. Hutchings has built a youth program and a high sc...

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Wildcats run wild on Cascia Hall

By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR

November 21, 2024

“I think we deserved this win more than anyone right now. Through the blood, sweat, and tears and the ups and downs throughout the season, we deserve it. We had our best week of practice last week and...

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Texanna Lady Crafters in holiday spirit

By HELEN TREMAIN

November 21, 2024

Every year around this time, Texanna Lady Crafters enjoy participating in holiday events and activities. We recently did some toy shopping for two of our favorite toy drives. We purchased toys for Tex...

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Several students make EDBDA Honor Band

November 14, 2024

After a soggy rivalry game on Friday night where the Class of Checotah performed for Wildcat fans even in the pouring rain. Several Checotah Band students were up and out the door early Saturday, Nov....

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Eufaula Ironheads Senior Night

October 31, 2024

Eufaula Ironheads Senior Night

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Frisbie Fishing Derby

September 12, 2024

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Texanna Lady Crafters gift wrapping for donations

November 21, 2024

TLC will be offering Christmas gift wrapping for a donation on Black Friday and Saturday (Nov. 29 and 30). However, whatever you buy from TLC will be gift wrapped for free. We have a wide selection of...

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Trump, Harrison and Presidential do-overs

By ?r. James Finck, USAG History Professor

November 21, 2024

--------------- current events through a historical lens------------------------ It’s not often in life that we get a do-over, and in politics it’s even rarer. Most of the time, once a candidate is as...

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Final Column

By State Rep. Randy Randleman (405) 557-7375 randy.randleman@okhouse.gov

November 21, 2024

This will be my last correspondence with you, but it has been such a privilege to serve you. Now, I am again taking up much of the work my wife Jennifer has been doing and will be assisting school-bas...

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Isn titfiumy

November 21, 2024

I absolutely love the turning of the leaves in the fall, but isn’t it funny that they turn the most vibrant color as they prepare to die and fall back to the ground from which they came? The fall seas...

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Checotah Stories from the past

November 21, 2024

114 YEARS AGO McIntosh County Democrat Thursday, December 15, 1910 For Sale or Trade Three room cottage on North First Street, practically new. Will sell right or trade for team, wagon and harness and...