McIntosh County Democrat

12/22/2025

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12/20/2025

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12/19/2025

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12/19/2025

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announces that Joshua Darrin Breshears, age 33, of Checotah, Oklahoma, entered a guilty plea to one count of Distribution of Methamphetamine, punishable by ten years to life in prison, and a fine of up to $10,000,000.

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announces that Joshua Darrin Breshears, age 33, of Checotah, Oklahoma, entered a guilty plea to one count of Distribution of Methamphetamine, punishable by ten years to life in prison, and a fine of up to $10,000,000.

12/18/2025

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12/18/2025

Lake Eufaula anglers are finding solid winter action as temperatures cool and fish settle into predictable patterns across Oklahoma’s largest lake. Water levels are falling, and clarity varies from stained in the river channels to clearer toward the main lake.

December 2025

12/18/2025

Just as the filing ended for school elections, Eufaula's Kenny Bumgarner announced his resignation.

Bumgarner, 55, represents seat 2. The board will appoint someone to fill his unexpired term.

Bumgarner had represented Office 5 for four years when he resigned in January 2022 because he moved out of the district. When Derek Gray resigned the Office 2 seat, Bumgarner ran for that position in 2024 and won.

The Board acknowledged Bumgarner’s resignation at Monday’s school board meeting.

Just as the filing ended for school elections, Eufaula bent Kenny Bumgarner an nounced his resignation.

12/17/2025

The 2023 involuntary manslaughter conviction of Dan Kirby was overturned Tuesday, Dec. 16, by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit in Denver, Colorado.

Kirby, 67, a former Eufaula councilman and former state representative, was convicted of the manslaughter charge after a motorcycle accident that killed his girlfriend Sheryl Bichsel.

The 2023 involuntary manslaughter conviction of Dan Kirby was overturned Tuesday, Dec. 16, by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit in Denver, Colorado. Kirby, 67, a former Eufaula councilman and former state representative, was convicted of the manslaughter charge after a motorcycle accid...

12/17/2025

Stop by Peoples National Bank and put in your best guess for how many candy corns are in the jar! The closest guess will win a festive gift basket featuring items from local Checotah merchants.

Entries are due by Dec. 18, 2025 before 3 p.m.

Stop by Peoples National Bank and put in your best guess for how many candy corns are in the jar! The closest guess will win a festive gift basket featuring items from local Checotah merchants.

12/17/2025

Don and Jeanie Campbell recently celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary at Checotah Perk, located at 319 W. Gentry Ave. in their little hometown. Owner Jamie (Spindle) Hilbert hosted the anniversary party on November 24, though the happy couple was married Nov. 23,1975 in Seoul, Korea while Don was stationed there.

Don and Jeanie Campbell recently celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary at Checotah Perk, located at 319 W. Gentry Ave. in their little hometown. Owner Jamie (Spindle) Hilbert hosted the anniversary party on November 24, though the happy couple was married Nov. 23,1975 in Seoul, Korea while Don w...

12/17/2025

The City of Eufaula is taking a major step toward shaping its long-term future by launching the recruitment for its first-ever City Planner, a move that city leaders believe is vital to supporting responsible growth and enhancing the quality of life for residents and visitors alike.

City Manager Jacob Foos initiated the discussion in early December, highlighting how increased development pressures, a growing population during tourism season, and the city’s ambitious planning goals have created the need for a dedicated professional to lead Eufaula’s land use and development efforts.

The City of Eufaula is taking a major step toward shaping its long-term future by launching the recruitment for its first-ever City Planner, a move that city leaders believe is vital to supporting responsible growth and enhancing the quality of life for residents and visitors alike.

12/16/2025

The Eufaula Area Arts Council invites you to experience the magic of the holidays with a festive Christmas Gathering on Tuesday, December 16, at the Chamber of Commerce building at 301 North Main, featuring the creative talents of the Eufaula Performing and Arts Club kids and Roger Thompson.

A taco dinner feast will be provided for the first 30 people in attendance.

This event promises to bring joy through our community spirit and artistic inspiration to all who attend.

Kick off the holiday season on Dec. 16 at 5 p.m., hosted in the warm and welcoming Chamber of Commerce building at 301 North Main.

The Eufaula Area Arts Council invites you to experience the magic of the holidays with a festive Christmas Gathering on Tuesday, December 16, at the Chamber of Commerce building at 301 North Main, featuring the creative talents of the Eufaula Performing and Arts Club kids and Roger Thompson.