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April 8, 2026

Successful Youth Safety Day

By Area 5th graders from Checotah

OSU McIntosh County OSU Extension office had a great turn out for their Youth Safety Day on March 23.

Eufaula, Stidham and Hanna had a funfilled day learning about safety at the Checotah Sports Complex from several local businesses and organizations.

A total of six bikes were bought by John Deere and the City of Checotah and drawn for at the end of the day. Hotdogs were also donated by Watsons.

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Community Culture Church made Easter extra special

By Rodney Haltom Sports Editor 918-689-2191 ijsports@cookson.news

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High School • April 9 — Roland – Ben Geren — Both • April 15 — Stigler – Briar Creek — Girls • April 16 — Stigler – Briar Creek — Boys • April 20 — Regionals — Girls • April 27 — Regionals — Boys Juni...

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2026 Eufaula HS Golf Schedule

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• April 9 — Henryetta HS Girls — Henryetta CC • April 15 — Stigler HS Girls — Stigler CC • April 16 — Stigler HS Boys — Stigler CC Postseason • April 20 — Girls Regional • April 27 — Boys Regional • M...