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Communities built through faith and determination

By STAFF WRITER

March 11, 2026

On a cool Saturday morning, Feb. 28, in the closing days of Black History Month, the steeple of Mt. Olive Star Baptist Church in Checotah rose above a quiet gathering devoted to remembrance, faith and...

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Community says goodbye to pillar, leader and friend Gary Lee Nichols

By Shauna Belyeu General Manager

March 11, 2026

There are men who build businesses. And there are men who build communities. Gary Lee Nichols did both. For more than five decades, Gary wasn’t just the owner of grocery stores; he was a steady presen...

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An All American 18th Annual Chili Cook-Off Success

By LaDonna Rhodes Staff Writer

March 11, 2026

The 18th Annual Checotah Chili Cook-Off hosted by the Heartland Heritage Museum & Gallery was a culinary showdown of steaming hot chili along with American patriotism for fun-filled evening of food an...

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Tahlequah resident sentenced for illegal possession of firearm and ammunition

March 11, 2026

MUSKOGEE – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that Bradley Eugene Davis, a/k/a Bradley Eugene Mefford, age 31, of Tahlequah, Oklahoma, was sentenced to ...

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Ironheads punch ticket to the Big House with gritty 48-42 win over Chandler

By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR

March 11, 2026

The Eufaula Ironheads are headed back to the state tournament after grinding out a hard-fought 48-42 victory over Chandler, securing their place at the OSSAA State Tournament at the Big House in Oklahoma City. With the win, Eufaula improves to 28-4 on the season and will face Roland at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday night in Eufaula’s coach Grant Callison’s first season at Eufaula. Chandler came out firing e...

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Deadline to change party affiliation approaches

March 11, 2026

Oklahomans who want to change their party affiliation must submit their change no later than March 31, McIntosh County Election Board Secretary Kim Limbaugh said today. Voters may change their party a...

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Former OSBI investigator sentenced for multiple counts of sexual abuse of a minor

March 11, 2026

MUSKOGEE – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that Jordan Francis Toyne, age 37, of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, was sentenced to 109 months in prison for ea...

A: Main, news

Communities built through faith and determination

By STAFF WRITER

March 11, 2026

A: Main, news

Community says goodbye to pillar, leader and friend Gary Lee Nichols

By Shauna Belyeu General Manager

March 11, 2026

A: Main, lifestyle, news

An All American 18th Annual Chili Cook-Off Success

By LaDonna Rhodes Staff Writer

March 11, 2026

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Tahlequah resident sentenced for illegal possession of firearm and ammunition

March 11, 2026

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Morel to love

March 11, 2026

The House Tourism Committee this week passed House Bill 3263 to establish the morel mushroom as Oklahoma’s state mushroom. Considered a delicacy because of cultivation difficulties, several thousand O...

Community Calendar, lifestyle, news

Wild Onion Dinner

March 11, 2026

The Eufaula-Canadian Tribal Town will be hosting the annual Wild Onion Dinner on Saturday, March 14, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Eufaula Indian Community Nutrition Center, 800 Birkes Rd., Eufaula. The co...

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2026 Eufaula High School Baseball Schedule

March 11, 2026

Date Opponent Place Time Games 3-3 Wilburton There 4:30 V/JV 3-5 Crowder There 5:30 V 3-6 Vian There 4:30 V/JV 3-9 Broken Bow Here 4:00 V 3-10 Broken Bow There 4:00 V 3-12 Oktaha There 4:30 V/JV 3-16 ...

Community Calendar, sports

2026 Lady Ironheads Slowpitch Softball Schedule

March 11, 2026

Date Opponent Location Time 3/10 Okemah & Tahlequah Eufaula 4:30 & 6:30 3/12 Warner Warner 4:00 3/23 Checotah Checotah 4:30 3/24 Preston & Kellyville Preston 4:30 3/26 Oktaha Tournament Oktaha TBA 3/3...

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2026 Eufaula HS Golf Schedule

March 11, 2026

• March 10 — Muldrow HS Girls — Wolf Mountain (Wister) • March 12 — Muldrow HS Boys — Wolf Mountain (Wister) • March 23 — Henryetta HS Boys — Henryetta CC • March 25 — Seminole HS Boys — Jimmy Austin ...

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Oktaha Tigers 2026 2A Academic State Champions

March 11, 2026

The Oktaha Tiger basketball team was named the 2026 2A Academic State Champions! They had a combined GPA of 3.8. They will be recognized at halftime of the 6:00 game at the OG&E Coliseum on Thursday, ...

Community Calendar, sports

2026 Checotah High School Baseball Schedule

March 11, 2026

Scrimmages • Mon., 2/16/26 – Muskogee – Checotah – TBA • Tues., 2/17/26 – Haskell – Haskell – 4:30 • Thurs., 2/19/26 – Vian – Vian – TBA • Tues., 2/24/26 – McAlester – McAlester – 5:00 • Thurs., 2/26/...

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College Football Hall of Fame Coach Lou Holtz passes away

March 11, 2026

Lou Holtz, a 2008 NFF College Football Hall of Fame inductee who coached Notre Dame to the 1988 national title and headed six programs from 1969 to 2004 while winning 249 games, passed away March 4. H...

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C.A.R.D. Senior Nutrition menu

March 11, 2026

March 16 - March 20 121 High St., Eufaula Please call 918-689-3342 for meal reservations by 12 p.m. the day before services. Monday, March 16: Cheeseburger w/ toppings; potato; veggie salad; cake; mil...

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February Students of the Month

March 11, 2026

6th: Danyelle Chiles is the daughter of Makeisha Chiles. She enjoys band and her future plans are to continue growing in cheer and band programs. Cooper West is the son of Amanda West. He enjoys art a...

lifestyle, Sports | Outdoors

Lake Eufaula Fishing Report

March 11, 2026

Elevation is 4 ft. below normal and stable, water temperature 38°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass fair on Alabama rigs, buzz baits, crankbaits, and plastic ba...

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Texanna Lady Crafters hop to it

March 11, 2026

March came in like a lamb, but there is a lot of “hustle and bustle” happening at Texanna Lady Crafters! Easter is around the corner and we are ready. We have an estimated 100 baskets filled and avail...

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Wild Onion Dinner

March 4, 2026

The Eufaula-Canadian Tribal Town will be hosting the annual Wild Onion Dinner on Saturday, March 14, 11:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Eufaula Indian Community Nutrition Center, 800 Birkes Rd., Eufaula. The ...

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Still singing forward

By MICHAEL BARNES

March 4, 2026

The Creek Baptist Alliance held its revival Feb. 22-25 at the Eufaula Indian Community Center. On the final night, the service opened quietly. People gathered and took their seats as conversations fad...

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Oversight work and deadlines

By REPRESENTATIVE NEIL HAYS (405) 557-7302

March 11, 2026

This week has been especially active at the Capitol as oversight c ommit tees work through one of the most imp ortant stages of the legislative session. At this point in the process, all remaining Hou...

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The ‘prose’ and cons of paragraphs

March 11, 2026

I miss the days of true creative writing – you know, when you could write a real paragraph and your readers could keep up with the story. You didn’t have to throw in a bunch of pictures or short and s...

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Abner Haynes: Courage, faith and the power of one life

By By Michael Barnes

March 11, 2026

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NSU announces Fall 2025 Dean’s Honor Roll

March 11, 2026

Tahlequah — Northeastern State University is proud to announce that 794 students met the criteria to be named to the Dean’s Honor Roll for the Fall 2025 semester. To be eligible for this distinction, ...

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When our plans align with God’s timing

March 11, 2026

In the Bible’s book of Ruth, Boaz has already shown Ruth extraordinary kindness and generosity. Now he wants something more—he wants Ruth to become his wife and to redeem the future for her and Naomi....