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Rangers end season for mighty Ironheads at State

By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR

March 19, 2026

The Roland Rangers improved to a 24-1 record after defeating the Eufaula Ironheads 68-43 in the opening round of the Class 3A State Quarterfinals Tournament Friday at the OG&E Coliseum in Oklahoma Cit...

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When the Wild Onions return

By MICHAEL BARNES CONTRIBUTING WRITER The scent of wild onions filled the kitchen before any-thing

March 19, 2026

Spring gathering at the Eufaula Indian Community Nutrition Center celebrates food, tradition, and the hands that serve the community else. Earlier that morning, volunteers gathered at the Eufaula Indi...

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Women’s History Month

By ALMA HARPER GARDENIA ART FEDERATED CLUB

March 19, 2026

National Theme: “Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Substantial Future” March is Women’s History Month. Every year, March is designated Women’s History Month by presidential proclamation. Before it w...

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McIntosh County Commissioners call Special Election on sales tax renewal

By SHAUNA BELYEU GENERAL MANAGER

March 19, 2026

McIntosh County voters will head to the polls June 16 to decide whether to renew an existing county sales tax used to fund roads, bridges and county facilities. The McIntosh County Board of County Com...

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Speed, spirit & shamrocks shine at the Eufaula Green Run

By SHAUNA BELYEU GENERAL MANAGER

March 19, 2026

A little luck of the Irish and a lot of community spirit filled the air on Saturday, March 14, as the fifth annual Eufaula Green Run 5K brought runners, families and plenty of green to the Cove. Hosted by the Lake Eufaula Association, the St. Patrick’s Day-themed event kicked off at 9 a.m. at the Cove Pavilion, where participants gathered for a morning of racing and celebration along the lakeshore...

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Rangers end season for mighty Ironheads at State

By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR

March 19, 2026

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When the Wild Onions return

By MICHAEL BARNES CONTRIBUTING WRITER The scent of wild onions filled the kitchen before any-thing

March 19, 2026

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Women’s History Month

By ALMA HARPER GARDENIA ART FEDERATED CLUB

March 19, 2026

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McIntosh County Commissioners call Special Election on sales tax renewal

By SHAUNA BELYEU GENERAL MANAGER

March 19, 2026

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Tornado victims identified in Beggs

March 19, 2026

A community and family are mourning the loss of Todd and Becky McClellan who were killed when an EF-3 tornado tore through the area Friday, March 6. Authorities identified the tornado victims from Beg...

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Leonard Hill

March 19, 2026

Leonard Hill recently received 50,000 free feeder corn seeds from Isaac Peebles with Golden Harvest Seeds after he heard about his golden opportunities to make a difference in his local communities. R...

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Shots fired outside of local school

March 19, 2026

On March 10, the Muskogee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of shots fried in the area of the Oktaha Public Schools. Deputies were dispatched after multiple shots were reported near the sc...

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Nathan Duvall wins, pads standings lead

March 19, 2026

On paper, Nathan Duvall didn’t think he had much of a chance. It might be a good thing his skin is thicker than that. He stopped the clock in 3.8 seconds during Sunday’s championship round of the Fort...

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2026 Lady Ironheads Slowpitch Softball Schedule

March 19, 2026

Date Opponent Location Time 3/10 Okemah & Tahlequah Eufaula 4:30 & 6:30 3/12 Warner Warner 4:00 3/23 Checotah Checotah 4:30 3/24 Preston & Kellyville Preston 4:30 3/26 Oktaha Tournament Oktaha TBA 3/3...

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2026 Eufaula HS Golf Schedule

March 19, 2026

• March 23 — Henryetta HS Boys — Henryetta CC • March 25 — Seminole HS Boys — Jimmy Austin GG • March 25 — Canadian HS Girls — Arrowhead GC • April 1 — Canadian HS Boys — Arrowhead GC • April 2 — Conf...

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2026 Eufaula High School Baseball Schedule

March 19, 2026

Date Opponent Place Time Games 3-3 Wilburton There 4:30 V/JV 3-5 Crowder There 5:30 V 3-6 Vian There 4:30 V/JV 3-9 Broken Bow Here 4:00 V 3-10 Broken Bow There 4:00 V 3-12 Oktaha There 4:30 V/JV 3-16 ...

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Millwood dominates Roland for Class 3A State Championship

By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR

March 19, 2026

OKLAHOMA CITY — The Millwood Falcons capped another dominant season Saturday, defeating the Roland Rangers 83-41 to win the OSSAA Class 3A Boys Basketball State Championship at the OG&E Coliseum at th...

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HALTOM’S HUDDLE

March 19, 2026

OKLAHOMA CITY — When the Eufaula Ironheads took the court at the Class 3A State Tournament in Oklahoma City, they weren’t alone. Not by a long shot. From the opening tip, it was clear that Ironhead Na...

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2026 Wildcat Golf Schedule

March 19, 2026

High School • March 23 — Keys – Cherokee Trails — Girls • March 24 — Keys – Cherokee Trails — Boys • March 25 — Canadian – Arrowhead — Girls • March 31 — Tahlequah – Cherokee Springs — Boys • April 1 ...

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C.A.R.D. Senior Nutrition menu

March 19, 2026

March 23 - March 31 611 N. Broadway, Checotah Please call 918-237-1118 for meal reservations by 12 p.m. the day before services. Monday, March 23: Turkey & gravy; sweet potatoes; green beans; rice med...

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Quote of the Week

March 19, 2026

Never before has man had such capacity to control his own environment, to end thirst and hunger, to conquer poverty and disease, to banish illiteracy and massive human misery. We have the power to mak...

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Gear up and grab your green

March 5, 2026

Break out the shamrocks, dust off the tutus and lace up those running shoes, the Eufaula Green Run 5K is back for its sixth year, bringing a splash of Irish spirit to the shoreline of Lake Eufaula. Ho...

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Freedom House chosen as Citizens of the Year

By Staff Reports

March 5, 2026

This year LaDonna Rhodes aka “The Paper Lady” with the McIntosh County Democrat had the privilege of announcing the Citizen of the Year award which went to Freedom House Adult & Teen Challenge with di...

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Wild Onion Dinner

March 5, 2026

The Eufaula-Canadian Tribal Town will be hosting the annual Wild Onion Dinner on Saturday, March 14, 11:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Eufaula Indian Community Nutrition Center, 800 Birkes Rd., Eufaula. The ...

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C.A.R.D. Senior Nutrition menu

March 5, 2026

March 9 - March 13 611 N. Broadway, Checotah Please call 918-237-1118 for meal reservations by 12 p.m. the day before services. Monday, March 9: Chili; baked potato; pears; crackers; cookie; milk Tues...

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House approves increased penalties for domestic violence by strangulation

March 19, 2026

Rep. John George, R-Newalla, this week unanimously passed a bill in the House that would add domestic violence by strangulation to the list of crimes requiring a person to serve 85% of a prison senten...

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Heartland Heritage invites artifact enthusiasts

March 19, 2026

The Heartland Heritage Museum & Gallery will be hosting another meeting for artifact enthusiasts on Thursday, March 19 from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. at 116 N. Broadway in Checotah. Mel Phillips of the Oklahoma...

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Wild Game Dinner & Potluck at Lake Eufaula State Park

March 19, 2026

Come join locals for a great evening at Pickens Lake Group Camp, Hwy 150, Lake Eufaula State Park, on March 21 at 5 p.m. as Friends of Lake Eufaula State Park host their Annual Wild Game Dinner & Potl...

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‘Hopping history’ with local historian Roger Thompson

By Roger Thompson

March 19, 2026

“How the Bunny Hopped Into Easter” will be the topic explored at the 1 p.m. Friday, March 20 meeting of Friends of the Eufaula Memorial Library. Popular historian and superb researcher Roger Thompson ...

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GOP News

March 19, 2026

So what have Mc-Intosh County GOP members been up to these days? Well, we are busy planning an all day forum event with Pittsburg County at the SE Expo Center in McAlester for all statewide races. The...