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Candidate filing begins for Board of Education
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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 f...
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...
Checotah resident sentenced for distributing Methamphetamine
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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
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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 f...
Native Holiday Arts and Crafts show Dec. 6
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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...
It pays to shop Eufaula
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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 ...
Big Game Seasons
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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 Gun: Nov 22,...
More than a Game: The importance of playing sports in a small town
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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...
Lifestyle
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...
How Christians face death without flinching
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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...
Which King Do You Follow?
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Which King Do You Follow?
By REV. THERESE STARR 
November 26, 2025
What do you imagine when you think of “kings”? Something from European history? The saga of King Charles and the royal family in England? Maybe even the “NO KINGS” marches happening now in our country...
Remember to be thankful to God
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Remember to be thankful to God
November 26, 2025
I hope that you have a blessed Thanksgiving and that you will pause remember to be thankful to God. Here are some things for which I am thankful. Thankful for – Life - In him was life, and that life w...
Community Calendar
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Community Calendar
November 26, 2025
If you would like to list your meeting or event in the Community Calendar, please email the information to news@mcintoshdemocrat.com, call the Indian Journal at 918-689-2195 or drop the information of...
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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 ...
Letters to the Editor Policy
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Letters to the Editor Policy
November 26, 2025
The staff of The Indian Journal welcomes Letters to the Editor on subjects of interest to our readers. Short letters are most likely selected for publication, but the use of any material is at the dis...
Letter to the Editor
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Letter to the Editor
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...
Oklahoma Poison Center Shares Thanksgiving Safety Tips
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Oklahoma Poison Center Shares Thanksgiving Safety Tips
November 26, 2025
Thanksgiving brings families together for food, gratitude and time with loved ones, but it also brings a spike in preventable holiday hazards, the Oklahoma Poison Center warns. Before Oklahomans turn ...
How to Cook a Turkey
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How to Cook a Turkey
November 26, 2025
From the kitchen of Chef Casherchies. First, preheat the oven to 1,000 degrees. Before you cook the turkey, you will first need to cut it up. Stuff the turkey with pepr. Cook the turkey for 30 minuts....
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