School remembers employee with balloon release

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April 13, 2023

On Friday, Checotah High School sta_, students and family gathered to release balloons in remembrance of their coworker and friend, Sherrie Doss, who was more than just the lunch lady but a friend to all. Doss passed away on Tuesday, April 4, in Tulsa a_er battling pneumonia for several weeks.

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54-53-1 Wildcats win!

September 21, 2023

54-53-1. Those numbers said it all Friday night as the Checotah Wildcats broke the tie against the Eufaula Ironheads during the 108th rivalry game with the final score of 54-27, winning back the McInt...

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Checotah Lady Wildcats cruise to 14-1 victory over Central

By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR

September 21, 2023

The Checotah Lady Wildcats cruised to a 14-1 victory over Central to improve to 1013 overall. Checotah scored seven runs in the first inning after taking advantage of multiple errors by Central. Checo...

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Lady Knights edge out Eufaula 7-5

By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR

September 21, 2023

The Henryetta Lady Knights edged out Eufaula on Thursday with a 7-5 victory.It was a pitching battle throughout the game. Eufaula scored first in the second inning when Jadence Efurd hit a fielder’s c...

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Eufaula Giant Draven Gragg receives multiple offers

By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR

September 21, 2023

Eufaula senior football standout Draven Gragg has a big decision to make. The 6’4”, 270-pound giant has been outstanding at the linebacker and the lineman positions. Gragg has received offers from Uni...

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108th Meeting of Eufaula vs. Checotah

September 21, 2023

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Court Report

September 21, 2023

McIntosh County District Court ReportFelony CasesJeffrey Wayne Brinsfield: two counts of first degree rape by force or fear Amber Lee Metzker: trafficking in illegal drugs; bringing contraband (weapon...

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Sooners calm Tulsa Hurricane

By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR

September 21, 2023

The Oklahoma Sooners quickly separated themselves from the Tulsa Golden Hurricane in a 66-17 Saturday at Chapman Stadium in Tulsa. OU quarterback Dillon Gabriel had a huge day, averaging over 15 yards...

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Jerome Tiger Exhibition will be on display until Sept. 30

September 21, 2023

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Fast start lifts Emporia State past RiverHawks

September 21, 2023

No. 12/11-ranked Emporia State (Kan.) scored on its first four possessions, all in the first quarter, and the Hornets cruised the rest of the way to a 38-0 win over Northeastern State on Saturday nigh...

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South Alabama dominates OSU Cowboys

By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR

September 21, 2023

The Oklahoma State Cowboys were dominated at home by a Sun Belt school that didn’t have a football program until 2009, and has only been in the FBS since 2012.South Alabama cruised to a 33-7 stomping ...

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Wildcats give praise to the Lord

September 21, 2023

The Eufaula versus Checotah football game is always known to be emotional and physical. Friday night Checotah cruised to a 54-27 victory to win the 108th meeting and now leads the series 54-53-1. As I...