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Special Presentation by Pea Ridge National Park Service Park Ranger, Kerry Jones, at Honey Springs Battlefield
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August 9, 2023
Special Presentation by Pea Ridge National Park Service Park Ranger, Kerry Jones, at Honey Springs Battlefield

Honey Springs Battlefield will host a special presentation by Mr. Kerry Jones, current National Park Service Guide at the Pea Ridge National Military Park in Arkansas, about the history of the 1st and 2nd Cherokee Mounted Rifles that fought at the Battle of Honey Springs, the Battle of Pea Ridge in Arkansas, and the overall Civil War in Indian Territory.

The presentation will take place on Saturday, August 19, at 1 p.m. inside the Honey Springs Visitor Center.

Mr. Jones earned his undergraduate degrees in History (BA) and Political Science (BA) from Wichita State University, where he also earned a master’s degree in history (MA). He has taught history at the college level for thirteen years, and has worked for the National Park Service for seventeen years. Mr. Jones has also published thirty-seven articles for several publications, as well as, earning major awards from the National Park Service for his programs.

Honey Springs Battlefield is located east of US Highway 69 between Oktaha and Rentiesville. The Visitor Center is located on a hill near the Oklahoma Blues Hall of Fame in Rentiesville. Take the second left after reaching the Oklahoma Blues Hall of Fame Museum (driving from the west).

Honey Springs Battlefield and Visitor Center is a division of the Oklahoma Historical Society. The mission of the Oklahoma Historical Society is to collect, preserve and share the history and culture of the state of Oklahoma and its people. Founded in 1893 by members of the Territorial Press Association, the OHS maintains museums, historic sites and affiliates across the state. Through its research archives, exhibits, educational programs and publications the OHS chronicles the rich history of Oklahoma. For more information about the OHS, please visit www.okhistory. org.

Hayden and Dan Jeffries win Crappie Masters National Championship
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Hayden and Dan Jeffries win Crappie Masters National Championship
September 27, 2023
The National Championship on Lake Eufaula in Eufaula, Oklahoma has come to an end! After three days of competition, $125,000.00 was awarded in cash and prizes! Taking home the third-place trophy and $...
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The Eufaula Lady Ironheads win Regional Championship
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The Eufaula Lady Ironheads win Regional Championship
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September 27, 2023
The Eufaula Lady Ironheads (21-9) outlasted Chandler in a dramatic finish 2-1 Thursday at Chris Gawf Field in Eufaula. Eufaula and Chandler battled throughout the championship game with great pitching...
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Checotah tops IVI u Id row 7-6 in Homecoming game
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Checotah tops IVI u Id row 7-6 in Homecoming game
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
September 27, 2023
It was a defensive battle all night as the Checotah Wildcats (4-1, 1-0 District 3A-3) survived to get a 7-6 win over the Muldrow Bulldogs. The team had a big week as they kicked off Homecoming with th...
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Winzley Joe Vanna Ray White
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Winzley Joe Vanna Ray White was born Sept. 11, 2023 in McAlester, Oklahoma to Jamon Ray White and Wittany Nicole Kess.She peacefully passed Sept. 11, 2023 to Sept. 15, 2023away in her sleep on Sept. 1...
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Gerald E. “Jerry” Todd
September 27, 2023
Gerald E. “Jerry” Todd, of Eufaula, was born Feb. 21, 1934, in Chilton County, Alabama, the son of Herman and Zadie Todd. He passed at the age of 89 on Aug. 27, 2023 in Eufaula. Jerry was one of four ...
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Nancy Marie Mouser
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Nancy Marie Mouser
September 27, 2023
Nancy Marie Mouser, 66, of Eufaula, Oklahoma, passed away Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023, at St. Francis Hospital of Tulsa. Nancy was born on Nov. 3, 1956, in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, the daughter of Richard...
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