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Candidate filing begins for Board of Education
November 26, 2025
Candidate filing for the Board of Education begins Monday, Dec. 1, 2025, for McIntosh County school districts. Those who wish to file for a Board of Education office must submit a Declaration of Candi...
Voices of gratitude: What I’m thankful for
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Voices of gratitude: What I’m thankful for
November 26, 2025
“I am thankful for the love and support of his family and friends, health and the opportunities for my future. I wish everyone a safe and happy holiday.”- Eufaula senior, Luke Hodgens “I’m grateful fo...
Let there be light!
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Let there be light!
By Shauna Belyeu General Manager 
November 26, 2025
Downtown Eufaula came alive Friday night as the community gathered for the annual Lights on Eufaula celebration, officially ushering in the Christmas season with bright lights, festive music, and hometown cheer. This year’s event, hosted by Vision Eufaula (VE), was bigger and brighter. Main Street was transformed into a holiday wonderland. Music drifted through the cool November air, kids bounced ...
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Local Flavor draws a packed crowd
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Local Flavor draws a packed crowd
By MICHAEL BARNES 
November 26, 2025
Sandbar Tavern was filled to capacity on Tuesday, Nov. 18 as supporters from across the county gathered for an evening of food, fellowship, and hometown generosity, all in support of Under One Roof, t...
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Checotah resident sentenced for distributing Methamphetamine
November 26, 2025
MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that Andrew Frank Lerblance, a/k/a Andrew Frank Lerblance, Jr., age 66, of Checotah, Oklahoma, w...
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Candidate filing begins for Board of Education
November 26, 2025
Candidate filing for the Board of Education begins Monday, Dec. 1, 2025, for McIntosh County school districts. Those who wish to file for a Board of Education office must submit a Declaration of Candi...
Voices of gratitude: What I’m thankful for
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Voices of gratitude: What I’m thankful for
November 26, 2025
“I am thankful for the love and support of his family and friends, health and the opportunities for my future. I wish everyone a safe and happy holiday.”- Eufaula senior, Luke Hodgens “I’m grateful fo...
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Native Holiday Arts and Crafts show Dec. 6
November 26, 2025
The Eufaula-Canadian Tribal Town will host a Native Holiday Arts and Crafts show on Saturday, Dec. 6th, at the Eufaula Indian Community Center, 800 Birkes Road, Eufaula, from 9:00am-3pm. Various handm...
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It pays to shop Eufaula
By Shauna Belyeu General Manager 
November 26, 2025
Holiday cheer is officially in full swing, and Eufaula is ready to jingle all the way! Vision Eufaula has unwrapped this year’s Shop Eufaula campaign, turning the town into a festive trail of prizes, ...
Sports
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Tulsa erupts late, stuns Army 26–25
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
November 26, 2025
The Tulsa Golden Hurricane delivered one of their gutsiest performances of the season, riding the power and heart of Dominic Richardson to a thrilling 26–25-comeback victory over Army. Down 11 points ...
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BIG GAME SEASONS
November 26, 2025
Deer • Deer Archery: Oct 1, 2025 – Jan 15, 2026 • Deer Gun: Nov 22, 2025 – Dec 7, 2025 • Holiday Antlerless Deer Gun: Dec 18, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025 Elk • Elk Archery: Oct 1, 2025 – Jan 15, 2026 • Elk Gu...
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More than a Game: The importance of playing sports in a small town
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
November 26, 2025
In small towns across Oklahoma—and especially in communities like Eufaula, Checotah, Stigler, Warner, and beyond—sports are far more than Friday night entertainment. They are the heartbeat of the comm...
Sooner defense lead’s way for 17-6 victory over Missouri
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Sooner defense lead’s way for 17-6 victory over Missouri
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
November 26, 2025
Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer delivered two touchdown passes and Oklahoma’s eighth-ranked Sooners powered past No. 23 Missouri, 17-6, on Saturday, extending one of the program’s most impressive Nov...
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Eufaula Middle School Students of the Month for October
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Eufaula Middle School Students of the Month for October
November 19, 2025
The October Middle School Students of the Month include: 6th grade: Paige Smith is the daughter of Jennifer Smith. She enjoys playing basketball and her future plans are to be a D1 Basketball player a...
Competition season ends
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Competition season ends
October 29, 2025
Here are a few highlights from the band competition season that just ended: - First Place in Class 4A Red at the Sounds of the Southeast Marching Contest in Stigler, as well as winning best drum major...
County boos Domestic Violence
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County boos Domestic Violence
By Staff Reports 
October 29, 2025
On Thursday, Oct. 23, the McIntosh County Democrat, along with Unique Touch, hosted their annual Domestic Violence Awareness event to once again break the silence and stigma of domestic violence and t...
Paralyzed Veterans of America fishing tournament
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Paralyzed Veterans of America fishing tournament
October 1, 2025
The VFW Post 8798 and Auxiliary hosted the Paralyzed Veterans of America B.A.S.S. Tournament September 26, 27, & 28. The PVA fished Lake Eufaula. There were anglers with boats and captains of boats he...
Eufaula Middle School Student of the Month of September
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Eufaula Middle School Student of the Month of September
October 1, 2025
Sixth Grade Caroline Cioni, the daughter of Nicole Cioni. Her favorite class is Geography. She plans to attend college and become a dentist. Jurre James, son of Shasti and Preston James. His favorite ...
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A Thanksgiving message to our community
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A Thanksgiving message to our community
By Shauna Belyeu General Manager 
November 26, 2025
As we head into Thanksgiving, we find ourselves reflecting on what makes our community so special. This isn’t just about where we live; it’s all the simple moments that remind us that small-town life ...
Grateful this season
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Grateful this season
November 26, 2025
It seems like time is flying by and months are changing within days not weeks as year after year pass too quickly. However, I know every season has something that we can be grateful for if we just loo...
Elevate learning, not just test scores
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Elevate learning, not just test scores
By JOE DORMAN OICA CEO 
November 26, 2025
OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma has consistently lingered toward the bottom of state rankings when it comes to reading comprehension with elementary-aged students. Some leaders have offered solutions, and we...
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Letters
November 26, 2025
To the Editor: I am not Native American. I am a 76-year-old retired white male who has recently learned about the crisis of missing native American women. During the Covid lockdown I was watching a do...
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How Christians face death without flinching
November 26, 2025
When Jesus talked about His own death, the disciples reacted the same way many of us do—by focusing on the part we fear most. Luke tells us Jesus said, “The Son of Man must suffer many things … and be...
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