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Josh Emerson named 2026 Master Agronomist Award recipient
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Josh Emerson named 2026 Master Agronomist Award recipient
April 30, 2026
Josh Emerson was recently named the 2026 Master Agronomist Award recipient by the OSU Dept. of Plant and Soil Sciences. The “Master Agronomist” award was initiated in 1947 as a means of recognizing in...
Eastman announces candidate for Corporation Commission
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Eastman announces candidate for Corporation Commission
April 30, 2026
My name is Rhonda Sutton Eastman, and I would like to announce that I am a Democratic Candidate for the open seat on the Corporation Commission. I was born in Tulsa, grew up in Leflore County, and gra...
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Annual Spring Citywide Yard Sale May 9
April 30, 2026
The City of Checotah will be hosting its annual Spring Citywide Yard Sale on Saturday, May 9. If you would like to be a part of the citywide yard sale you can text your address or text and ask for a f...
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Upcoming Senior Events to Remember
April 30, 2026
April 29 - Senior Signing Day at Myrtle Frost Event Center at 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. April 30 - Spring Band Concert at Performing Art Center at 6 p.m. May 4 - Scholarship Assembly Night at Performing Art ...
Tressie turns 100
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Tressie turns 100
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
April 30, 2026
Tressie Dan turned 100 years old on Monday, April 27, 2026 and was honored with a Citation of Celebration from the State of Oklahoma by Representative Tim Turner, House District 15, and Senator Bryan Logan, Senate District 8. First she was honored by Creek Nation with cake and ice cream and the FAIC Fire Department also had a community breakfast in her honor. Then her family had a big BBQ birthday...
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Josh Emerson named 2026 Master Agronomist Award recipient
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Josh Emerson named 2026 Master Agronomist Award recipient
April 30, 2026
Josh Emerson was recently named the 2026 Master Agronomist Award recipient by the OSU Dept. of Plant and Soil Sciences. The “Master Agronomist” award was initiated in 1947 as a means of recognizing in...
Eastman announces candidate for Corporation Commission
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Eastman announces candidate for Corporation Commission
April 30, 2026
My name is Rhonda Sutton Eastman, and I would like to announce that I am a Democratic Candidate for the open seat on the Corporation Commission. I was born in Tulsa, grew up in Leflore County, and gra...
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Freedom House Spring Luncheon was definitely ‘Over & Above’
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Freedom House Spring Luncheon was definitely ‘Over & Above’
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
April 30, 2026
Freedom House held their Spring Luncheon and Graduation on Saturday, April 25 at Summit Christian Academy in Broken Arrow. The theme was Over and Above and was quite fitting with the scripture chosen ...
This Week at the Capitol
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This Week at the Capitol
By REP. NEIL HAYS 
April 30, 2026
As we move into the thirteenth week of the Second Session of the 60th Legislature, we have reached an important milestone at the Capitol. All Senate bills had to be reported out of oversight committee...
Death is hard, death by violence is harder
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Death is hard, death by violence is harder
April 30, 2026
When I heard that a local deputy, Thomas “Walker” Lemay had been killed in the line of duty my heart went out to his family, but my blood went cold when I found out he died answering a domestic violen...
End of Watch for Deputy LeMay
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End of Watch for Deputy LeMay
April 30, 2026
End of watch for Le-Flore County Sheriff’s Deputy Thomas “Walker” LeMay came Sunday, April 19, just two days past his 30th birthday. He was killed in the line of duty when ambushed by a coward. He lea...
Olivia Shackelford serves as page to Rep. Tim Turner
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Olivia Shackelford serves as page to Rep. Tim Turner
April 30, 2026
On a much brighter note, I had a page serve in my House office this week. Olivia Shackelford is a junior at Oktaha High School. Her parents are Ray Fells and Lori Powell-Fells. The family lives in Euf...
Sports
Ironheads extend three-game win streak with 5-2 win over Roland
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Ironheads extend three-game win streak with 5-2 win over Roland
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
April 30, 2026
The Eufaula Ironheads (6-12) used timely hitting and aggressive base running to secure a 5-2 victory over Roland on Thursday. Eufaula broke through in the top of the third inning, turning a tight game...
Byng ends Lady Ironheads’ season
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Byng ends Lady Ironheads’ season
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
April 30, 2026
The Eufaula Lady Ironheads (6-13) came out swinging, but a powerful surge from Byng proved too much as the Lady Pirates claimed a 14-2 win in the third game on Wednesday, bringing Eufaula’s season to ...
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2026 Eufaula Fishing Tournaments
April 30, 2026
May 3 — XFL May 9 — Catch Em’ May 16 — Fisherman’s Choice May 30–31 — Oklahoma High School Fishing June 6 — Fisherman’s Choice June 6–7 — MLF Tacklewarehouse June 13–14 — Oklahoma Bass Nation June 13–...
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Owasso’s Montonati resigns as basketball coach
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
April 30, 2026
Owasso’s boys basketball head coach Brian Montonati resigns after nine seasons. Montonati led Owasso to five Class 6A state tournament berths in the past six seasons, including the 2024 state title an...
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Oklahoma State names facility in honor of John Smith
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
April 30, 2026
Oklahoma State University has announced it will name one of its athletic facilities in honor of legendary wrestling coach John Smith, cementing his legacy as one of the most influential figures in the...
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HALTOM’SHUDDLE
April 30, 2026
Selmon, Watts and Griffis – names to be remembered In small towns, greatness doesn’t arrive with flashing lights. It grows quietly on Friday nights under stadium lights, in early morning workouts, in ...
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Community Culture Church made Easter extra special
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Community Culture Church made Easter extra special
By Rodney Haltom Sports Editor 918-689-2191 ijsports@cookson.news 
April 9, 2026
For another year local church Community Culture Church went far and beyond to make this Easter Sunday even more special. They hosted a helicopter egg drop at Eufaula. Hundreds of kids both big and sma...
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C.A.R.D. Senior Nutrition menu
April 2, 2026
April 2 - 10 611 N. Broadway, Checotah Please call 918-237-1118 for meal reservations by 12 p.m. the day before services. Thursday, April 2: Sweet & sour chicken; Oriental veggies; blushing pears; ric...
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Texanna Lady Crafters
April 2, 2026
April showers bring May flowers, but for TLC, we love to “shower” our community by giving back. One of the ways you can help us give back is to come shop at our store! Hours are Friday/Saturday 10 a.m...
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Quote of the Week
April 2, 2026
“Only when we are brave enough to explore the darkness will we discover the infinite power of our light.” – Brene Brown, from her TED Talk, “The Power of Vulnerability”
FLEAS February Meeting
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FLEAS February Meeting
March 26, 2026
Our meeting was held at the Legacy on Main Street. Our hostesses were Barbara Johnsen, Kim Dawson and Cindy Troup. The theme was Founder’s Day with a lovely tribute to the past presidents. There were ...
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Annual Spring Citywide Yard Sale May 9
April 30, 2026
The City of Checotah will be hosting its annual Spring Citywide Yard Sale on Saturday, May 9. If you would like to be a part of the citywide yard sale you can text your address or text and ask for a f...
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Upcoming Senior Events to Remember
April 30, 2026
April 29 - Senior Signing Day at Myrtle Frost Event Center at 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. April 30 - Spring Band Concert at Performing Art Center at 6 p.m. May 4 - Scholarship Assembly Night at Performing Art ...
Eufaula man charged in federal court
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Eufaula man charged in federal court
April 30, 2026
A Eufaula man is facing federal charges after investigators say they uncovered hundreds of images and videos depicting child sexual abuse. According to a federal affidavit, authorities began investiga...
End of Watch
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End of Watch
April 30, 2026
End of Watch for Deputy Thomas “Walker” LeMay was 4/19/2026 in Wister, OK. Rest in Peace Officer Walker.
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Fundraiser supports your back and Checotah students
By Football program hosts mattress fundraiser 
April 30, 2026
Football program hosts mattress fundraiser CHECOTAH, OK – If you or someone you know is in the market for a new mattress, now is the perfect time. Checotah Football is excited to announce it will host...
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