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ODOT’s $54M investment funding highway projects
By LYNN ADAMS SPECIAL TO EUFAULA INDIAN JOURNAL 
December 3, 2025
Driving on McIntosh County highways should be smoother by 2035, according to plans by the Oklahoma Department of Transportation to resurface about 39 miles of I-40, U.S. 69 and other highways. ODOT ex...
Memorial Highway dedicated to two outstanding officers
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Memorial Highway dedicated to two outstanding officers
By LaDonna Rhodes Staff Writer 
December 3, 2025
Former Chief of Police Andy Blizzard and Assoc. Chief of Police Justin Durrett were honored by Oklahoma State legislators and the City of Checotah last month during a Memorial Highway Dedication on Nov. 19. Oklahoma Rep. Tim Turner along with Oklahoma Rep. Neil Hays, Senator Bryan Logan and Senator Avery Frix pushed for the memorial signage to forever immortalize these officers’ names for the comm...
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Greg Contreras honored with Pat Potts Visionary Award
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Greg Contreras honored with Pat Potts Visionary Award
By Shauna Belyeu General Manager 
December 3, 2025
The Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits (OKCNP) has recognized one of McIntosh and Pittsburg County’s most steadfast champions for vulnerable youth. Greg Contreras, a 42-year veteran of the Youth Emergency...
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Christmas play Dec. 4
December 3, 2025
The Eufaula High School Speech & Drama Club is proud to present 10 Ways to Survive the Holidays, a festive comedy written by acclaimed playwright Don Zolidis. This production is staged by special arra...
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ODOT’s $54M investment funding highway projects
By LYNN ADAMS SPECIAL TO EUFAULA INDIAN JOURNAL 
December 3, 2025
Driving on McIntosh County highways should be smoother by 2035, according to plans by the Oklahoma Department of Transportation to resurface about 39 miles of I-40, U.S. 69 and other highways. ODOT ex...
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Haltom’s Huddle Holiday Food Drive
December 3, 2025
Sports Editor Rodney Haltom continues his personal mission to help feed those in need during the upcoming holiday season in McIntosh County. He has launched a food drive, seeking canned or dry food th...
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Oklahoma State hires Eric Morris as 25th head football coach
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
December 3, 2025
Oklahoma State Director of Athletics Chad Weiberg has named North Texas head coach Eric Morris as OSU’s 25th head football coach, pending board approval. Morris, known for his explosive offenses and q...
Sooners defense earns win over LSU
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Sooners defense earns win over LSU
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
December 3, 2025
The pressure on Brent Venables hit a boiling point after last year’s 6-7 finish. But the Oklahoma head coach never blinked. He promised the Sooners would rise again—and on Saturday night in Norman, th...
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High School Playoff Scores
December 3, 2025
Carl Albert – 42 *Newcastle – 7 Bixby – 49 Broken Arrow – 17 Owasso – 39 Jenks – 36 Choctaw – 22 Stillwater – 14 Sand Springs – 28 Putnam City – 27 Bishop McGuinness – 61 *Macarthur – 28 Dewar – 72 Ho...
Arkansas hires Silverfield as new head coach
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Arkansas hires Silverfield as new head coach
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
December 3, 2025
Arkansas has its new leader — and it’s one of the hottest names in college football. Ryan Silverfield, the architect behind Memphis’ explosive rise, has been hired as the Razorbacks’ 35th head coach. ...
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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...
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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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’68 Checotah graduate creates scholarships
December 3, 2025
Patricia Freeman, a 1968 graduate of Checotah High School and longtime advocate for education, has announced a generous pledge to support firstgeneration students at the University of Oklahoma. Patric...
The city asks you to join the conversation
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The city asks you to join the conversation
By Shauna Belyeu General Manager 
December 3, 2025
The City of Eufaula’s advisory committee is in the process of creating a comprehensive plan along with the help of Freese and Nichols, a privately owned engineering, planning and consulting firm. This...
OICA expresses thanks for Child Advocacy Award Winners
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OICA expresses thanks for Child Advocacy Award Winners
By JOE DORMAN OICA CEO 
December 3, 2025
OKLAHOMA CITY – As we just celebrated Thanksgiving, I would be remiss to not express appreciation for those who work tirelessly for the youth of our state. Each year, the Oklahoma Institute for Child ...
Work can wait
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Work can wait
December 3, 2025
For the last year I have plugged away at being the “Paper Lady” by covering community events for our local newspapers day after day. I have written 49 personal columns so far and countless articles co...
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