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May 20, 2021

School Board President

School Board President Jeff Pippenger prepares to hand a diploma to his son, Tye Pippenger, at Friday’s high school graduation ceremony. Tye, 2021 Class Valedictorian, plans to attend Oklahoma State University and pursue a degree in Construction Engineering Technology. STAFF

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Legislative Year One wrapping up

By REP. TIM TURNER

December 24, 2025

It’s the end of my first year in office representing District 15. It’s been very interesting to say the least. I wouldn’t trade this time for anything. In addition to helping with numerous constituent...

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Dan Kirby conviction of involuntary manslaughter charge overturned

By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR

December 24, 2025

In March 2023, former Eufaula City Councilman Dan Kirby was indicted in federal court for involuntary manslaughter in Indian Country in connection with a motorcycle accident on July 23, 2022 that clai...

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Navigating power and technology breakdowns

By GLEN MULREADY OKLAHOMA INSURANCE COMMISSIONER

December 24, 2025

In December 2007, Oklahoma experienced one of the most devastating ice storms in its history. The storm caused at least $200 million in damage statewide, and at the peak of the event, more than 641,00...

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Bah Humbug to shame: Change the labels that haunt Christmas

December 24, 2025

Christmas week has arrived, and for many, it’s not always merry. While the season shines with joy and light, it can also stir painful memories— old regrets, lingering shame, and labels we wish we coul...

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God’s divine interruption

By REV. THERESE STARR

December 24, 2025

I have a little refrigerator magnet that says, “We plan; God laughs.” It’s a constant (and much needed) reminder that my own plans for my day, my week or even my life are not the final word as far as ...

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A Christmas wish from Pastor J.

December 24, 2025

I hope that we hold these days close and remember the Savior that makes them special. I also hope that appreciate and love each other because these days are short, and we not promised tomorrow. I hope...

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Two plead guilty to aiding a toddler to vape

By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR

December 24, 2025

The couple charged with child abuse for assisting their toddler to vape have pled guilty. Rachael Marie Lane, 28, Eufaula, and Donte Jordan Smith, 32, Tulsa were charged with enabling child abuse and ...

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From Schenck to today: When political rhetoric edges toward dangerous lines

December 24, 2025

I remembered the trial of Charles Schenck, which led to one of the most important Supreme Court cases involving free speech, Schenck v. United States (1919). When the U.S. entered World War I in 1917,...

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A brief history of Christmas

By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR

December 24, 2025

History teacher Roger Thompson retired from teaching, but history is engrained in his soul. His knowledge of the past is encyclopedic. Friday afternoon he shared some of that knowledge as guest speake...

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Competency hearing set for singer’s killer

December 24, 2025

A competency hearing for Louis Carl Guenther, 68, of Checotah has been set for 9 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 27. Guenther is accused of beating and stabbing to death his sister, blues musician Selby Minner,...

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Checotah couple plead not guilty to child abuse

By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR

December 24, 2025

A Checotah couple running a daycare center out of their home pled not guilty on Dec. 10 to multiple counts of child abuse and other charges. On Dec. 15, Stephanie Smith, 38, filed for divorce from Jac...