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Eufaula Lady Ironheads win Regional Championship
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Eufaula Lady Ironheads win Regional Championship
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
September 28, 2023
The Eufaula Lady Ironheads (21-9) outlasted Chandler in a dramatic finish 2-1 Thursday at Chris Gawf Field in Eufaula. Eufaula and Chandler battled throughout the championship game with great pitching...
Winzley Joe Vanna Ray White
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Winzley Joe Vanna Ray White
September 28, 2023
Sept. 11, 2023 – Sept. 15, 2023Winzley Joe Vanna Ray White was born Sept. 11, 2023 in McAlester, Oklahoma to Jamon Ray White and Wittany Nicole Kess.She peacefully passed away in her sleep on Sept. 15...
Nancy Marie Mouser
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Nancy Marie Mouser
September 28, 2023
Nancy Marie Mouser, 66, of Eufaula, Oklahoma, passed away Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023, at St. Francis Hospital of Tulsa. Nancy was born on Nov. 3, 1956, in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, the daughter of Richard...
Checotah tops Mu Id row 7-6 in Homecoming game
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Checotah tops Mu Id row 7-6 in Homecoming game
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
September 28, 2023
It was a defensive battle all night as the Checotah Wildcats (4-1, 1-0 District 3A-3) survived to get a 7-6 win over the Muldrow Bulldogs. The team had a big week as they kicked off Homecoming with the parade on Thursday evening and fans rallied to cheer their team on.Both offensive lines struggled throughout the game. Checotah running back Kaden Mitchell was the high light of the game. He ran for...
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Eufaula Lady Ironheads win Regional Championship
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Eufaula Lady Ironheads win Regional Championship
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
September 28, 2023
The Eufaula Lady Ironheads (21-9) outlasted Chandler in a dramatic finish 2-1 Thursday at Chris Gawf Field in Eufaula. Eufaula and Chandler battled throughout the championship game with great pitching...
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Court Report
September 28, 2023
McIntosh County District Court ReportMisdemeanor CasesChase Alexander Brooks-McGuffin: possession of CDS; unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia Dallan Ray Davis: threaten to perform an act of viol...
Business of the Month
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Business of the Month
September 28, 2023
The Checotah Chamber of Commerce has picked Edward Jones Investments as the Business of the Month.Amber Downum and her staff are ready to help you plan for retirement, invest in CDs and saving or help...
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Caregivers Rock!
September 28, 2023
2023 OK Caregiver Conference coming to McAlester, OKIn support of caregivers, the Southeast Expo in McAlester, OK will serve as a host site for the virtual 2023 OK Caregiver Conference, “Caregivers Ro...
Checotah FFA
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Checotah FFA
September 28, 2023
26 Checotah FFA members participated in the Keys Cattle Grading Contest at Sycamore Springs Ranch on Sept. 13.
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Fun-Facts of Sooners verses Longhorns
September 28, 2023
Just for the sake of facts, as the Texas game is around the corner, and talk is already happening, and the narrative that OU’s last year’s loss was the largest margin of victory in the series, is stil...
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OU-Texas kickoff time announced
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
September 28, 2023
The 2023 Red River Rivalry will commence at 11 a.m. on Oct. 7 at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas. ABC is broadcasting the game.The last time OUTexas wasn’t an 11 a.m. start was 2017, when it began at 2:30. ...
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Sooners firepower too much for Bearcats
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
September 28, 2023
No. 16 Oklahoma defeated the Cincinnati Bearcats 20-6 Saturday in the first Big 12 Conference game for Cincinnati. OU quarterback Dillon Gabriel completed 26 of 38 passes for 322-yards and two touchdo...
Eufaula Softball Senior Night
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Eufaula Softball Senior Night
September 28, 2023
Adyson Beaver is escorted by her parents Megan and John Beaver and Coach Green and Coach Efurd.
Ironheads rally late to get win over Spiro
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Ironheads rally late to get win over Spiro
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
September 28, 2023
The Eufaula Ironheads (2-2, 1-0 District 2A-6)) had to rally late in the fourth quarter to defeat a tough Spiro Bulldogs team 30-20. The Ironheads had to rely on senior running back Gavin Watkins who ...
The Eufaula Ironhead Cheerleaders
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The Eufaula Ironhead Cheerleaders
September 28, 2023
The Eufaula Ironhead Cheerleaders competed in Tulsa at the State UMAC meet. Eufaula placed 5th overall.
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Summer Library Prizes
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Summer Library Prizes
August 10, 2023
Lots of children participated in the Jim Lucas Summer Library program and won lots of prizes. The Beta Sigma Phi also funded several bikes this year as prizes. COURTESY photos
Buddy is one happy pup
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Buddy is one happy pup
August 10, 2023
Buddy was a puppy doomed to death at the Eufaula Animal Shelter if no one would adopt him.Word was sent out by staff writer LaDonna Rhodes, the McIntosh County Democrat and the Eufaula Indian Journal ...
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Senior Center Menu
July 20, 2023
July 24 – July 28; July 31 • Monday, July 24: Turkey & Stuffing Casserole; Sweet Potatoes; Green Beans; Roll/Butter; Rice Krispy Treats; Milk • Tuesday, July 25: Spaghetti w/ Meat Sauce; Italian Veget...
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Community Area Calendar
July 20, 2023
If you would like to list your meeting or event in the Community Area Calendar please email all the information to ladonna@cookson.news or call 918-473-2313 (office) or 479-422-4210 (cell). You may al...
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Winzley Joe Vanna Ray White
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Winzley Joe Vanna Ray White
September 28, 2023
Sept. 11, 2023 – Sept. 15, 2023Winzley Joe Vanna Ray White was born Sept. 11, 2023 in McAlester, Oklahoma to Jamon Ray White and Wittany Nicole Kess.She peacefully passed away in her sleep on Sept. 15...
Nancy Marie Mouser
Obituaries
Nancy Marie Mouser
September 28, 2023
Nancy Marie Mouser, 66, of Eufaula, Oklahoma, passed away Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023, at St. Francis Hospital of Tulsa. Nancy was born on Nov. 3, 1956, in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, the daughter of Richard...
Congratulations to the Eufaula Lady Ironheads
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Congratulations to the Eufaula Lady Ironheads
September 28, 2023
Congratulations to the Eufaula Lady Ironheads for winning the Regional Championship. The Eufaula program has been a pinnacle of success under head coach Ryan Green and assistant coach Jared Efurd.For ...
Lady Wildcats swing to victory
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Lady Wildcats swing to victory
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
September 28, 2023
The Checotah Lady Wildcats earned a big 8-1 win over Gore. The Wildcats scored seven runs in the first inning. Shaelynn Casey, Maci Britt, Kami Hamm, Makyah Black and Layna Vandiver all drove in runs....
Kickball and Food Trucks every Monday
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Kickball and Food Trucks every Monday
September 28, 2023
What better combo than kickball and food trucks? The City of Checotah has been having a great time hosting kickball games every Monday night in September and will continue through October 23.Games sta...