McIntosh County Democrat

11/14/2025

Battle of Honey Springs still making history
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER

The Battle of Honey Springs Reenactment drew sizable crowds as did Education Day as actors and staff made history come to life over the threeday weekend of events from Nov. 7-9.

Visitors and students from all over the state came out to experience what it was like to live and fight for one’s freedoms decades ago. Activities over the weekend included self-guided tours through the Union, Confederate, and civilian camps, and reenactments on Saturday and Sunday.

Honey Springs Battlefield and Visitor Center

The Battle of Honey Springs Reenactment drew sizable crowds as did Education Day as actors and staff made history come to life over the threeday weekend of events from Nov. 7-9.

11/14/2025

This week’s Democrat is filled with history, hope and hometown pride —

• Celebrations as the Wildcats win the McIntosh County Championship Trophy
• Honey Springs Reenactment returns, Honey Springs Battlefield and Visitor Center
• Holiday Art Show brings festive cheer
• Missing youth located safely
• Gardenia Club shines a light on local citizens including the McIntosh County Democrat's LaDonna Rhodes being honored with the Humanitarian Award

Pick up your paper and celebrate what makes our county strong. 💛🗞️

11/13/2025

Eufaula street work continues

The Main Street project (SH 9) by the Oklahoma Department of Transportation in Eufaula is expected to continue through the first week in December.

An ODOT spokesman said the downtown section of the project is expected to start mid-November.

Details here: https://www.mcintoshdemocrat.com/2025/11/13/eufaula-street-work-continues/

11/13/2025

✨ Holiday Home Tour in Carlton Landing ✨
Stroll through 6 beautifully decorated homes and soak in the magic of the season! From cozy retreats to grand lakeview estates, each stop is filled with festive lights, stunning interiors, and holiday cheer around every corner. 🎄🏡
Tickets: $25 each
• Pre-order for Noon & 1 PM entry and receive a “Cup of Cheer” tumbler!
• Same-day tickets go on sale at 2 PM
But that’s not all! Enjoy the Pop-Up Shops open from 10 AM–2 PM and food trucks on Water Street—open to the public.
Experience the joy of the season—see the homes, sip your cheer, and make memories that last!
Ticket Link: https://carltonlandingfoundation.org/calendar/holiday-home-tour-2025/

11/13/2025

Ricochet headlines concert for School for the Blind

MUSKOGEE – The 90’s chart-topping band Ricochet, along with award-winning singer- songwriter Becky Hobbs will perform live in concert November 13 at the Muskogee Civic Center. The Oklahoma based artists will join musical forces to raise funds for The Oklahoma School for the Blind Foundation.

Ricochet climbed the music charts in the 1990’s with mega hits such as “Daddy’s Money,” “What Do I Know,” and “He Left a Lot to Be Desired”, earning their place among country music’s most notable vocal groups. Heath Wright, lead vocalist and lead guitar has been with the band since its inception in 1993. Ricochet’s timeless tunes and blended harmonies continue to captivate audiences worldwide.

Full story here: https://www.mcintoshdemocrat.com/2025/11/06/ricochet-headlines-concert-school-blind/

11/12/2025

81 Years Ago-1945
McIntosh County Democrat

Jim Lucas to Appear in Oklahoma Sunday
Jim Lucas, Checotah’s combat correspondent, who has been widely acclaimed for his vivid war reporting, is now conducting a bond tour of the U.S. in the interest of the Seventh War Loan Drive.
Lucas will return to Oklahoma May 13 while on tour. He expects to return to Checotah during his 30-day leave which starts May 25. He expects to be permanently stationed in San Francisco.
Cadet Bill Mackey Given Air Medal
Second Lt. William R. Mackey, 20, of Checotah, bombardier on an Eighth Air Force B-17 Flying Fortress, has been decorated with the Air Medal.
The award was for “meritorious achievement” during bombing attacks against German military targets in cooperation with advancing allied ground forces.
He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Sidney W. Mackey of route 3, and had been attending Oklahoma A&M college before entering the AAF in July, 1943.

11/11/2025

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11/11/2025

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11/11/2025

Memories of Veteran Burton Kidd

In May of this year, Iris Park flew to Italy to visit her son and while she was there she visited the gravesite of her cousin, Burton Kidd, who died during World War II.

Burton was born June 25, 1924, near Hydro, Oklahoma, to Roy and Yula (Rhoads) Kidd. His father Roy Kidd died as a result of a farming accident July 26, 1929, when Burton was only 5-years-old.

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