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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...
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 of the day before peers and fans. They included Pocola, Panama, Warner, Mansfield, Wilburton, Hartshorne, Vian, Morris, Beggs, Spiro, Victory Christian, Okmulgee, Checotah, Stigler, Stilwell, Bristow,...
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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...
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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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Checotah Lady Wildcats storm past Glenpool, 10-6
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Checotah Lady Wildcats storm past Glenpool, 10-6
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
October 1, 2025
The Checotah Lady Wildcats powered their way to a 10-6 victory over Glenpool on Tuesday night, extending their win streak to two with an offensive explosion early. Shaelynn Casey got things rolling in...
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Eufaula Cross Country High School Schedule
October 1, 2025
October 7th (Tues.) @ Checotah HS • Girls @ 11:20am / Boys @ 11:40pm • Girls distance 2 mile | Boys distance 5k October 18th (Sat.) Regional Meet @ TBD • TBD • Girls distance 2 mile | Boys distance 5k...
2025 Checotah Wildcats Football Schedule
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2025 Checotah Wildcats Football Schedule
October 1, 2025
Oct. 3 Muldrow (Band Homecoming) 7 p.m. Home Oct. 10 Stigler 7 p.m. Away Oct. 16 Holland Hall 7 p.m. Home Oct. 24 Lincoln Christian 7 p.m. Away Oct. 31 Idabel (Senior Night) 7 p.m. Home Nov. 7 Eufaula...
2025 Eufaula Ironheads Football Schedule
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2025 Eufaula Ironheads Football Schedule
October 1, 2025
Oct. 3 Locust Grove 7 p.m. Home Oct. 10 Holland Hall 7 p.m. Away Oct. 16 (Thursday) Stigler 7 p.m. Home Oct. 24 Idabel 7 p.m. Away Oct. 31 Lincoln Christian 7 p.m. Home Nov. 7 Checotah (Senior Night) ...
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Paralyzed Veterans of America fishing tournament
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Paralyzed Veterans of America fishing tournament
October 1, 2025
The VFW Post 8798 and Auxiliary hosted the Paralyzed Veterans of America B.A.S.S. Tournament September 26, 27, & 28. The PVA fished Lake Eufaula. There were anglers with boats and captains of boats he...
Eufaula Middle School Student of the Month of September
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Eufaula Middle School Student of the Month of September
October 1, 2025
Sixth Grade Caroline Cioni, the daughter of Nicole Cioni. Her favorite class is Geography. She plans to attend college and become a dentist. Jurre James, son of Shasti and Preston James. His favorite ...
Wellness Day a hit among Seniors
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Wellness Day a hit among Seniors
October 1, 2025
The fifth annual Senior Wellness Day, held Tuesday, Set. 16, is one of the most successful events hosted by Heritage Home Care, Inc., and the Eufaula Chamber of Commerce. Dozens of agencies set up at ...
Elaina Donahue’s Rett Run & Walk set for Sept. 20
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Elaina Donahue’s Rett Run & Walk set for Sept. 20
By LaDonna Rhodes Staff Writer 
September 17, 2025
The Elaina Donahue Rett Run & Walk is set for this Saturday, Sept.20 at 9 a.m. at the Checotah Sports Complex. The Rett Run last year was started by a local family in hopes to bring awareness to this ...
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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 ...
The hardest part of parenting is saying goodbye
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The hardest part of parenting is saying goodbye
October 1, 2025
Two years ago, as I sat in an airport, distraught and brokenhearted, I tried to distract myself by watching a young mother struggle with a couple of infant children. I wanted to help but knew most mot...
Living in interesting times
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Living in interesting times
By JOE DORMAN OICA CEO 
October 1, 2025
OKLAHOMA CITY – There are some days when I wonder if the person who first said, “May you live in interesting times,” was applauded for this statement or condemned. The world has certainly become an in...
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