Paradise Fire Chief charged with embezzlement

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January 10, 2024

Justin Lee Wells, 41, Checotah, has been charged with embezzling public money.

A warrant has been issued for the suspect’s arrest.

McIntosh County Sheriff ’s Department Investigator Dalton Thomas said a Ford F250 that allegedly belonged to the fire department was sold for $500.

Thomas said the sale was not approved by the board.

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Whole Hawg Days on the horizon

July 16, 2025

Get ready for another fun-filled weekend as the 41st Annual Whole Hawg Arts & Crafts Festival prepares to get underway, Friday and Saturday, July 25-26. The festival will consist of Arts & Crafts, a r...

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Eufaula Chamber of Commerce Rodeo debuts

July 16, 2025

The rodeo is woven into the fabric of Eufaula history. Long before the annual rodeo was held at the fairgrounds, there were rodeos in an area of the city now a part of the cove where there are softbal...

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Check with the City before starting work

July 16, 2025

As more residents and property owners take on home improvement projects, the City of Eufaula is reminding the public of a key first step: check with the City before you begin. Whether you are buildi...

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Eufaula hires full-time fire chief

By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR

July 16, 2025

Eufaula didn’t have to look far for its first full-time fire chief. Checotah Fire Chief Greg Carmack has been offered the job, replacing volunteer Fire Chief Chad French. The decision to hire someone ...

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Checotah says goodbye to cowboy legend Bill Duvall

By LaDonna Rhodes Staff Writer

July 16, 2025

When Bill Duvall was called to meet His Maker in the Great Round Up in the sky this past Sunday, Checotah lost one of its best storytellers and legendary cowboys ever. Thankfully his legacy will live ...

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Hats off to those credited with keeping the roundup club and rodeo alive

By Current Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors

July 16, 2025

Serena Kleveter, director Jay Hunn, president Zach McQuay Roxanne Loyd Kathy Turner Jeanette Smith Torie Anderson Peter Lee 1940-50 Doc Thurman Doc Gawf Dub Hammett 1960-70 Glen Pittman Fred Wendel Ho...

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Commissioners pass moratorium

July 16, 2025

TransAlta of Canada announced six months ago that it no longer planned to develop a wind turbine farm in McIntosh County. However, county commissioners wanted to make sure TransAlta or any other wind ...

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Auditions for The Dancing Princesses open to all

July 16, 2025

If you’ve ever thought acting on stage might be fun, here’s your chance to find out. The Eufaula Performing and Arts Club is opening auditions for their next play to any would-be actor ages 10 and up....

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McIntosh County GOP News

By LYNELLE MEDLEY CHAIRMAN

July 16, 2025

Our potluck at the last meeting was so much fun and we had a fabulous turnout -- thank you to all of McIntosh County for supporting the Republican Party. We hope you enjoyed it as much as we did. It w...

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Man facing obscenity charges

July 16, 2025

Ryan Troy Dick, 52-year-old Sallisaw resident, is being held in the McIntosh County Jail pending his preliminary hearing on charges related to indecent photographs and videos sent to a former girlfrie...

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Juvenile dies following accident near Longtown

July 16, 2025

The Oklahoma Highway Patrol reports that a juvenile, whose name and age are being withheld, was fatally injured in a single-vehicle accident that took place at about 10:30 p.m. on July 4. The deceased...