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Operators of daycare center accused of abuse
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Operators of daycare center accused of abuse
By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR 
October 8, 2025
A Checotah couple running a daycare center out of their home is accused of abusing children under their care, according to police. After a lengthy investigation that began on July 7, Checotah police a...
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brings untold stories to life at Eufaula library Beadtelling
October 8, 2025
CORRECTIONS: The Indian Journal ran a story on Beadtelling in the September 25 issues that contained a number of errors. The following is the corrected version of the story: On Sept. 19, the Eufaula M...
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Trick-or-Treating with Autism: A Parent’s Guide to a Stress-Free Halloween
By MATT ROKOWSKY CEO, ABOVE AND BEYOND THERAPY ABTABA.COM 
October 8, 2025
Halloween is often a time of joy for many kids, as it is filled with costumes and the excitement of trick-or-treating. However, for some families (particularly those with children on the autism spectr...
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My harrowing story
By MIKE BARNES 
October 8, 2025
Four weeks ago, my left eyelid declared war. What I thought was a stray eyelash turned out to be the lid folding inward so the lashes could scrape my cornea like industrial-grade sandpaper. In other w...
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Eastern Oklahoma State College to honor former Dean
October 8, 2025
WILBURTON – Eastern Oklahoma State College will host the 6th Annual Agricultural Hall of Fame Celebration on Friday, Dec. 6, at 6 p.m. in the newly-renovated Goddard Building on the Wilburton campus. ...
Class of Checotah wins Grand Champion in Ironhead Invitational
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Class of Checotah wins Grand Champion in Ironhead Invitational
By LaDonna Rhodes Staff Writer 
October 1, 2025
The Class of Checotah competed at the Ironhead Invitational on September 27, coming home with some exceptional bragging rights. A total of 19 marching bands in their division competed over the course ...
Invasion by armyworms an annual lawn problem
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Invasion by armyworms an annual lawn problem
By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR 
October 1, 2025
About this time every year wide swaths of territories in Oklahoma are attacked by an infestation of armyworms – also known as cutworms. Technically, they are classified under the genus Spodoptera and ...
LEA hosts Annual Golf Tournament
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LEA hosts Annual Golf Tournament
October 1, 2025
The Lake Eufaula Association held its annual Golf Tournament on Friday, September 26 at the beautiful Arrowhead Golf Course, and it was a huge success from start to finish. The day’s winners were: • 1...
Martin again sentenced to life for murder
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Martin again sentenced to life for murder
By Martin 
October 1, 2025
MUSKOGEE – For the second time, David Deval Martin, 40, of McIntosh County has been sentenced to life in prison for the vicious 2013 murder of a Checotah woman. The latest sentencing took place on Wed...
Ward reels in $20,000 check
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Ward reels in $20,000 check
October 1, 2025
An Oklahoma fishing guide from the Lake Texoma area was the winner of the 2025 Crappie Masters National Championship held Sept. 26-27 at Lake Eufaula. Kayle Ward took home $20,000 for his efforts. Win...
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Couple get deferred sentences in animal cruelty case
By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR 
October 1, 2025
A husband and wife who were charged last year with animal cruelty pled guilty Friday, Sept. 26 and each were given five-year deferred sentences. Morgan Alayne Bateman, 39, lists her home as Checotah, ...
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Spooky Dance Oct. 25
October 1, 2025
Eufaula High School students are invited to a Spooky Dance on Saturday, Oct. 25 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Chamber of Commerce building, 301 N. Main. Admission is $10 per person. The evening will i...
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Chamber alters Halloween event
October 1, 2025
The Annual Downtown Merchant Trick or Treat event has been moved up a day to avoid a conflict with the Ironheads’ game against Lincoln Christian, set for Friday, Oct. 31. “We’ve moved it up, so it won...
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HEARING
October 1, 2025
A public hearing will be held Thursday, Oct. 2,2025, at 9:30 a.m. at the Eufaula Public School Administration Building located at 1784 JM Bailey Hwy. in Eufaula. The purpose of the hearing is to revie...
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Man makes alford plea in lewd act case
October 1, 2025
Randy Dwayne Stegall, 64, of Checotah has entered an alford plea to performing a lewd act in front of a woman and her two children. An alford plea registers a formal admission of guilt to charges in c...
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Walters resigns to fight unions
By KAYLA BRANCH THE FRONTIER 
October 1, 2025
State Superintendent Ryan Walters said nothing about his pending resignation during what was expected to be his last Board of Education meeting, one day after he announced on FOX News that he planned ...
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Walters to head teachers’ anti-union
October 1, 2025
Dallas — Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters has been named incoming Chief Executive Officer of the Teacher Freedom Alliance, a new national organization founded by the Freedom Foundation that ...
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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
October 1, 2025
The Muscogee (Creek) Nation is offering free coffee and donuts during two Domestic Violence Awareness Month events in October. On Friday, October 3 from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. at Nichols Market, 200 S. 2...
Monarch butterflies on the move
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Monarch butterflies on the move
October 1, 2025
OKLAHOMA CITY — Monarch butterflies are making their way through Oklahoma as part of their awe-inspiring fall migration — a 2,000–3,000-mile journey from the northern U.S. and Canada to the mountain f...
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October 7 proclaimed Oklahoma Warriors Honor Flight Day
October 1, 2025
Oklahoma City – Governor Kevin Stitt has officially proclaimed October 7 as “Oklahoma Warriors Honor Flight Day” in recognition of the extraordinary service of Oklahoma veterans and the nonprofit that...
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Easter weekend was egg-stra special
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Easter weekend was egg-stra special
By Shauna Belyeu General Manager 
April 8, 2026
McIntosh County Easter weekend was filled with activity, even as spring storms forced a few last-minute changes across the area. At Lake Eufaula State Park and other locations, rising water and soggy ...
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Commissioner races highlight McIntosh County ballot
By Shauna Belyeu General Manager 
April 8, 2026
Filing for the 2026 election cycle has closed, leaving McIntosh County voters with a mix of uncontested races and a handful of competitive contests. Several county officials filed for re-election with...
Recognizing the hearts behind the rescue
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Recognizing the hearts behind the rescue
By City of Eufaula proclamation honors Paws N? Claws volunteers 
April 8, 2026
SHAUNA BELYEU GENERAL MANAGER A local volunteer group dedicated to giving animals a second chance received special recognition Monday night as the City of Eufaula issued a proclamation, highlighting i...
Messiah comes to McIntosh County
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Messiah comes to McIntosh County
By LaDonna Rhodes Staff Writer 
April 8, 2026
The Messiah came to McIntosh County once again. Over the course of two nights almost 1,200 people witnessed His return, but how many missed it? Though there have been several productions over the year...
Pride of Eufaula earns top state band honor
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Pride of Eufaula earns top state band honor
April 8, 2026
The Pride of Eufaula band earned the OSSAA State Sweepstakes Award in Class 4A during the OSSAA State Concert Band Contest held Thursday, April 2, at East Central University. The Sweepstakes Award is ...
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