Murray State College wins Oklahoma College Bass Event on Lake Tenkiller

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By RODNEY HALTOM

January 14, 2026

On January 15, 1811 – In a secret session, Congress planned to annex Spanish East Florida. 1815 – During the War of 1812, American frigate USS President, commanded by Commodore Stephen Decatur, is cap...

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Congressional Medal of Honor Citations for Actions Taken This Day JOHNSON, DWIGHT H.

January 14, 2026

Rank and organization: Specialist Fifth Class, U.S. Army, Company B, 1st Battalion, 69th Armor, 4th Infantry Division. Place and date: Near Dak To, Kontum Province, Republic of Vietnam, 15 January 196...

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Lake Eufaula Fishing Tournaments

January 14, 2026

Several major and local fishing tournaments are scheduled for Lake Eufaula, Oklahoma, in 2026, including the Major League Fishing (MLF) Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit (June 5-7) and a Phoenix Bass Fishi...

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Court Report

January 14, 2026

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Quote of the Week

January 14, 2026

“Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.” – William Arthur Ward

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Scenes from the Warner Cherokee Classic and Henryetta Tournament

January 14, 2026

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Obituaries

James ‘Jim’ Desmond Janeway

January 14, 2026

James “Jim” Desmond Janeway, 68, of Edmond, Oklahoma, passed peacefully from this life on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at his home. Jim was born on May 25, 1957, in Amarillo, Texas. At the age of fiv...

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Louella ‘Hokte Fvske’ Niswonger

January 14, 2026

Louella “Hokte Fvske” Niswonger age 82, passed away Friday, January 9, 2026 in the Special Care Unit of Eufaula Manor in Eufaula, Oklahoma. She was born January 19, 1943 in Eufaula, Oklahoma to Eleano...

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Billie Lynn Venus Miller

January 14, 2026

September 6, 1937 – January 5, 2026 Billie Lynn Venus Miller was called to her heavenly home on January 5, 2026, at the age of 88. Born on September 6, 1937, in Muskogee, Oklahoma, Billie was known fo...

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Checotah Lady Wildcats claw past Henryetta in Tournament action

By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR

January 14, 2026

The Checotah Lady Wildcats earned a tough second round win over Henryetta Lady Knights 46-39 Friday in the Henryetta Knights Tournament. The game was tied 11-11 at the end of the first period as Carly...

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Wildcats come up short in Henryetta Tournament

By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR

January 14, 2026

The Sallisaw Black Diamonds edged Checotah 4941 in the opening round of the Henryetta Knights Tournament. It was a highflying opening period as both teams scored 17 points. Sallisaw had a hot hand fro...