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Vian hands Checotah a 42-24 defeat in wrestling
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Vian hands Checotah a 42-24 defeat in wrestling
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
December 18, 2024
The Checotah Wildcats came up short in their road dual at Vian’s B.J. Traw Gymnasium on Friday night. The Wolverines out scored the Wildcats 42-24. “We gave it everything we had tonight. Vian has a go...
Truman Dixon celebrates 99th birthday
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Truman Dixon celebrates 99th birthday
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
December 18, 2024
Checotah Hall of Fame basketball coach Truman Dixon celebrated his birthday Tuesday just as you would imagine he would, at a Checotah Wildcat basketball game. “I enjoy watching these young coaches and...
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Travis Hunter wins Heisman Trophy
December 18, 2024
NEW YORK - Colorado two-way star Travis Hunter won the 2024 Heisman Trophy on Saturday, becoming the eighth player in Big 12 history to win the most prestigious award in college football. Hunter, who ...
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2024-25 college football bowl game schedule, scores, TV channels, matchup information
December 18, 2024
THURSDAY, DEC. 19 New Orleans Bowl Sam Houston vs. Georgia Southern 7 p.m. | ESPN2 Caesars Superdome New Orleans, Louisiana FRIDAY, DEC. 20 Cure Bowl Ohio vs. Jacksonville State 12 p.m. | ESPN Camping...
License Overhaul Simplifies Holiday Antlerless Season
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License Overhaul Simplifies Holiday Antlerless Season
December 18, 2024
Holiday antlerless deer gun season is Dec. 18-31, during which hunters are allowed to harvest up to two antlerless white-tailed deer that do not count toward the hunter’s combined season limit of six ...
Lake Eufaula Fishing Report
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Lake Eufaula Fishing Report
December 18, 2024
Elevation is 1.5 ft. above normal and stable, water temperature 70°F and murky. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass fair on crankbaits, inline spinnerbaits, jerk baits, lipless...
Eufaula’s Maddox Bridges scores 1000th point
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Eufaula’s Maddox Bridges scores 1000th point
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
December 18, 2024
Eufaula senior basketball player Maddox Bridges scored his 1000th point in the Ironheads’ win over Henryetta. “Reaching 1,000 points is an incredible milestone, and I’m so thankful to God for blessing...
Checotah Lady Wildcats dominate Poteau in season opener
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Checotah Lady Wildcats dominate Poteau in season opener
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
December 18, 2024
The Checotah Lady Wildcats started the season with a dominating 4123 performance over the Poteau Lady Pirates. Shyanne Madewell led the team with 13 points in a total team effort. Checotah head coach ...
Eufaula takes second in Bethel Basketball Tournament
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Eufaula takes second in Bethel Basketball Tournament
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
December 18, 2024
The Eufaula Ironheads fell to 5-1 overall after coming up short 64-38 to Blanchard in the Bethel Basketball Tournament on Saturday. Blanchard’s offensive barrage stunned the Ironheads as they were out...
Morris hires Whitlock as new head football coach
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Morris hires Whitlock as new head football coach
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
December 18, 2024
The Morris Golden Eagles school board hired their Athletic Director Jimmy Whitlock as the new head football coach and Brian Young as offensive coordinator. Whitlock comes from Hall of Fame Coach Mike ...
Oklahoma State fires offensive, defensive coordinators restructures Gundy’s contract
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Oklahoma State fires offensive, defensive coordinators restructures Gundy’s contract
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
December 11, 2024
Oklahoma State has fired both offensive coordinator Kasey Dunn and defensive coordinator Bryan Nardo after a disappointing 3-9 season. The Cowboys missed a bowl game for the first time since 2005 in t...
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Arizona State crushes Iowa State 45-19 to win Big 12 Championships, makes College Football Playoff
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
December 11, 2024
No. 15 Arizona State made its case for a top-four seed in the College Football Playoff after a 45-19 domination of No. 16 Iowa State to claim its first Big 12 championship. The 11-2 Sun Devils were pr...
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Oktaha’s Kevin Rodden to be inducted into OBCA Hall of Fame
December 11, 2024
Oktaha coach Kevin Rodden has been formally inducted into the Oklahoma Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame. Coach Rodden has many accomplishments including: - 859 wins - 21 state tournament appe...
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Jenks football coach Keith Riggs resigns; Adam Gaylor promoted to head coach
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
December 11, 2024
During a press conference Thursday at the Sharp Center, Keith Riggs’ resignation was announced and he introduced defensive coordinator Adam Gaylor as the new head coach. Riggs had a 68-21 record and t...
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Lincoln Christian survives Sulphur 28-27 in Class 3A Championship
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
December 11, 2024
Class 3A top-ranked Lincoln Christian defeated No. 3 Sulphur 28-27 in the 2024 Oklahoma high school football state championship game Thursday night at the University of Central Oklahoma’s Chad Richiso...
Thomas – Checotah’s next Tracy Scroggins
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Thomas – Checotah’s next Tracy Scroggins
December 11, 2024
I said this in my last year at the Checotah Sports Banquet: Elijah Thomas will be the next player from Checotah to play in the National Football League. Tracy Scroggins was dominant in the NFL as he p...
Casey Wins
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Casey Wins
December 11, 2024
Checotah wrestler Jaydon Casey has his hand raised after winning the wrestling tournament in his weight division.
Trout Stocking Now Underway
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Trout Stocking Now Underway
December 11, 2024
Trout stocking in Oklahoma had a late start this year. Stocking is tentative based on flooding, water temperatures, trout availability, road conditions and other unforeseen circumstances. Due to recen...
Lake Eufaula Fishing Report
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Lake Eufaula Fishing Report
December 11, 2024
Elevation is 1.5 ft. above normal and stable, water temperature 70°F and murky. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass fair on crankbaits, in-line spinnerbaits, jerk baits, liples...
Checotah High School Student Athlete Elijah Thomas named Gatorade Oklahoma Football Player of the Year
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Checotah High School Student Athlete Elijah Thomas named Gatorade Oklahoma Football Player of the Year
December 11, 2024
In its 40th year of honoring the nations most elite high school athletes, Gatorade today announced Elijah Thomas of Checotah High School is the 2024-25 Gatorade Oklahoma Football Player of the Year. T...
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Lights, camera, action: Local restaurants take center stage
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Lights, camera, action: Local restaurants take center stage
By Shauna Belyeu General Manager 
April 15, 2026
Downtown Eufaula had a different kind of energy on April 9 as camera crews, bright lights, and the buzz of excitement rolled into town. The America’s Best Restaurants Roadshow made its stop in Eufaula...
Airport courtesy car supports local small businesses
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Airport courtesy car supports local small businesses
April 15, 2026
The City of Eufaula is making it easier than ever for visitors to experience everything the community has to offer while creating opportunities for local small businesses to grow and thrive. The airpo...
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Community workshop to offer practical parenting tools in Eufaula
April 15, 2026
Families and educators in the Eufaula area will have the opportunity to gain valuable parenting insights at an upcoming free workshop led by a licensed psychologist. Dr. Randleman, PhD, a licensed psy...
Baughman edges Asher in close Eufaula school board race
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Baughman edges Asher in close Eufaula school board race
By Shauna Belyeu General Manager 
April 15, 2026
The Eufaula Public Schools Board of Education race came down to a tight race last Tuesday, with Amber Michelle Baughman defeating incumbent Martha Jane Asher. Baughman received 178 votes to Asher’s 17...
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Candidate files formal contest in District 1 commissioner race
By Shauna Belyeu General Manager 
April 15, 2026
A dispute has emerged in the race for McIntosh County Commissioner District 1 after a candidate formally challenged the eligibility of a fellow candidate following the April filing period. According t...
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