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Ledger Folsom signs scholarship to play football at Southwestern College in Kansas
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Ledger Folsom signs scholarship to play football at Southwestern College in Kansas
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
February 18, 2026
Ledger Folsom, a standout senior on the Vian High School football team, has signed a scholarship to continue his football career at Southwestern College in Winfield, Kansas. Folsom made his commitment...
Oklahoma State Football Coaches’ salaries approved
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Oklahoma State Football Coaches’ salaries approved
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
February 18, 2026
Oklahoma State head football coach Eric Morris brought the majority of his coaching staff with him from North Texas, and with the new staff came a new set of contracts. The contracts were approved at ...
Checotah Impact Players of the Week
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Checotah Impact Players of the Week
February 18, 2026
The Checotah Impact Players of the Week are Logan Dowdy and Cole Rolland. The Eufaula Impact Players of the Week are Olivia Hamby and Doltyn Lane. Impact Players of the Week are sponsored by Zach McQu...
Eufaula’s coach investment is paying off
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Eufaula’s coach investment is paying off
By 918-689-2191 ijsports@cookson.news 
February 18, 2026
Eufaula Public School’s (EPS) investment in coaches has paid off. Newly hired head boys basketball coach Grant Callison has the Ironheads ranked 9th in the state with an impressive record of 21-3. EPS...
OU’s Murray takes job with KC Chiefs
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OU’s Murray takes job with KC Chiefs
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
February 18, 2026
Oklahoma running backs coach DeMarco Murray is leaving the Sooners to take the same position with the Kansas City Chiefs, according to a report Wednesday. Murray played at OU from 2007-10 and remains ...
No. 9 Ironheads outlast No. 13 Preston 63-60 in OT
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No. 9 Ironheads outlast No. 13 Preston 63-60 in OT
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
February 18, 2026
The No. 9 ranked Eufaula Ironheads (20-3) used great defense by Ty Sparks and Doltyn Lane in overtime to defeat No. 13 Preston Pirates at Preston on Tuesday. It was a game that Eufaula had to play aga...
Bumgarner leads Lady Ironheads to victory
B: Sports, sports
Bumgarner leads Lady Ironheads to victory
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
February 18, 2026
The Eufaula Lady Ironheads earned a huge 38-31 on the road victory over the Preston Lady Pirates. Eufaula senior Johna Bumgarner scored 11 of her 17 total points in the fourth period to rally to victo...
Sallisaw steamrolls Lady Wildcats 67-18
B: Sports, sports
Sallisaw steamrolls Lady Wildcats 67-18
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
February 18, 2026
The Sallisaw Lady Black Diamonds had another highlight game, this time it was against the Checotah Lady Wildcats (4-17) who fell 6718 at Sallisaw. Emma Martin found her spot on the court and rained do...
Wildcats roll over Sallisaw 57-45
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Wildcats roll over Sallisaw 57-45
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
February 18, 2026
The Checotah Wildcats (616) extended their win streak to two after a dominating first half performance over the Sallisaw Black Diamonds 57-45 on Monday. Checotah built as great as a 19-point lead at 3...
Big 12 fines OSU $50,000 for inappropriate fan chants
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Big 12 fines OSU $50,000 for inappropriate fan chants
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
February 11, 2026
The Big 12 Conference fined Oklahoma State University for inappropriate chants from fans during last week’s Cowboys game against BYU. The Big 12’s statement: “The Conference has issued Oklahoma State ...
Lady Ironheads clip Morris Eagles’ wings 47-27
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Lady Ironheads clip Morris Eagles’ wings 47-27
By RODNEY HALTOM SPORTS EDITOR The Eufaula Lady Ironheads earned a 
February 11, 2026
big road win Tuesday night as they defeated the Morris Lady Eagles 47-27. Eufaula started off shaky but outscored Morris 9-3 with Lauren Gray and Johna Bumgarner each scoring a three-point basket. The...
The importance of Black History Month
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The importance of Black History Month
By 918-689-2191 ijsports@cookson.news 
February 11, 2026
Black History Month is a time to recognize, reflect on, and celebrate the profound contributions Black Americans have made to our nation’s history, culture, and progress. It honors stories that have t...
Eufaula competes at Checotah Power-lifting meet
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Eufaula competes at Checotah Power-lifting meet
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
February 11, 2026
The Eufaula Ironheads competed against some of the best power-lifting schools on Wednesday at Checotah. Hundred of student-athletes participated in the event. “I’m very proud of our Ironheads today at...
Muldrow Lady Bulldogs top Checotah 56-23
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Muldrow Lady Bulldogs top Checotah 56-23
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
February 11, 2026
The Checotah Lady Wildcats could not stop sisters Kilah and Kayla Ellinberg as the Muldrow Lady Bulldogs topped Checotah 56-23 on Tuesday. Muldrow dominated the Lady Wildcats in the first period 18-4....
Checotah Impact Players of the Week
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Checotah Impact Players of the Week
February 11, 2026
The Checotah Impact Players of the Week are Shyanne Madewell and Rowan Chapman.
Eufaula Impact Players of the Week
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Eufaula Impact Players of the Week
February 11, 2026
The Eufaula Impact Players of the Week are Briley Gragg and Ty Sparks. Impact Players of the Week are sponsored by Zach McQuay Construction – Your Cement Specialist
B:, sports
Seattle Seahawks fly away with Super Bowl victory
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
February 11, 2026
The Seattle Seahawks beat the New England Patriots 29-13 on Sunday to win the franchise’s second Super Bowl. Seahawk quarterback Sam Darnold threw a touchdown pass to AJ Barner, Kenneth Walker III ran...
Eufaula Ironheads hang 91 on Morris Eagles
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Eufaula Ironheads hang 91 on Morris Eagles
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
February 11, 2026
The No. 9 ranked Eufaula Ironheads scored 91 points against the Morris Eagles at Morris Tuesday. The final score was 91-63 and the Ironheads could have scored a 100 if they wanted to. Eufaula played a...
Neill, Hodgins and Mohammad sign letters of intent
B:, sports
Neill, Hodgins and Mohammad sign letters of intent
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
February 11, 2026
McIntosh County had a lot to be proud of last week as three area football players signed their letters of intent to play college football. Blayden Neill, Luke Hodgins and Elijah Mohammad took their fi...
No. 19 ranked Muldrow Bulldogs top Checotah Wildcats 58-35
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No. 19 ranked Muldrow Bulldogs top Checotah Wildcats 58-35
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
February 11, 2026
No. 19 ranked Muldrow Bulldogs defeated the Checotah Wildcats 58-35 Tuesday night at Muldrow. It was a tight game in the first period as both teams scored 12 points. Checotah was led by scores of Cole...
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Texanna Lady Crafters
By Shauna 
February 27, 2026
The Texana Lady Crafters are more than a shop. They are a dedicated group of volunteers who pour their time and talent into handcrafted treasures, including baby quilts, handbags, wreaths, floral arra...
Coffee With the Chiefs first of community discussions
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Coffee With the Chiefs first of community discussions
By Shauna Belyeu General Manager 
February 25, 2026
Residents gathered for Coffee with the Chiefs on Monday, Feb. 23 at City Hall for an open discussion about public safety, training, equipment and the future of services in Eufaula. The informal meetin...
Escaped convict
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Escaped convict
February 25, 2026
As of press time, Local and state authorities are on the lookout for an escaped inmate from the Jackie Brannon Correctional Center in McAlester. Robey Butler allegedly walked away from the facility la...
2026 National Theme: A Century of Black History Commemorations
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2026 National Theme: A Century of Black History Commemorations
By ALMA HARPER GARDENIA ART FEDERATED CLUB 
February 25, 2026
The sit-ins The Sit-In movement was a nonviolent movement of the United Civil Rights era. The sit-in, an act of civil disobedience, was a tactic that aroused sympathy for demonstrators among moderates...
Morning Rescue inspired by Paws N Claws pup
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Morning Rescue inspired by Paws N Claws pup
By LaDonna Rhodes Staff Writer 
February 25, 2026
Paws N Claws started their meager rescue efforts to save the local pound pups on January 26, 2024. Some of the first dogs ever adopted went out of state and one very lucky pup was adopted by Brad Shro...
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