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Eufaula star quarterback Ethan Sharp returns to Eufaula as assistant coach
Sports
July 27, 2023
Eufaula star quarterback Ethan Sharp returns to Eufaula as assistant coach
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR

Former Eufaula quarterback Ethan Sharp, a 2009 EHS graduate, returns to the sidelines at Paul Bell Stadium as the Ironheads’ new quar-All-District, All-Area MVP and All-State recognition. Sharp scored the winning touchdown in the All-State game following his senior season. He was also an All-Conference pick in basketball and an honorable mention All-Stater in baseball for the Ironheads.

Sharp accepted a scholarship to play football at the University of Central Oklahoma. He was a two-year starter as quarterback and one of most prolific passers in school history. Sharp owns school career records for completions (457) and attempts (782), while ranking fourth in passing yards (4,524) and sixth in total offense (4,592 yards). He has had four of the top-20 passing games in school history. He also played baseball going 3-1 in helping the Bronchos to a 31-17 record.

terbacks and defensive backs coach.

“Being able to come home and coach at a place that gave so much to me during my time here as a player is a dream come true. Eufaula is top notch in everything that they do. And it’s hard for me to express the emotions of how thankful I am to be back and to be a part of it again. It means the world to me.”

“To be able to bring my son around the culture here and raise him as an Ironhead is just very very special to me. I couldn’t be happier to be back,” Eufaula coach Sharp said.

Sharp was a sensational athlete at Eufaula as he was a three-sport star and had a tremendous senior season on the gridiron, hitting 240of-400 passes for 3,750 yards and 43 touchdowns, earning

More adoptions, less litters
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More adoptions, less litters
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
April 23, 2026
Two more city pound dogs found their forever homes through Paws N Claws rescue efforts this week. McIntosh County and abroad definitely need more adoptions and less litters of puppies and kittens. Of ...
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Checotah daycare case moves forward in district court
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Checotah daycare case moves forward in district court
April 23, 2026
SHAUNA BELYEU GENERAL MANAGER A Checotah couple accused of abusing children in an in-home daycare appeared April 16 in McIntosh County District Court for a preliminary hearing before Associate Distric...
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Election Board hears contest in county commissioners race
April 23, 2026
The McIntosh County Election Board heard testimony at 10 a.m.Thursday, April 16, in a contest of candidacy filed against District 1 County Commissioner candidate Jeffery Coleman (Mc-Intosh County sher...
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Suspect accused of striking patrol car, fleeing deputies before arrest
By SHAUNA BELYEU GENERAL MANAGER 
April 23, 2026
A McIntosh County man was arrested April 16 on a complaint of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, according to a probable cause affidavit. Steven Wayne Smith, 54, of Checotah, was taken into ...
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Senior Send Off and upcoming events
April 23, 2026
It’s hard to believe another school year has already come and is almost gone as seniors prepare for their last days in class, on stages and on the field. Here are a few end of the year events to remem...
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‘Art in The Park’ to celebrate all mothers
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‘Art in The Park’ to celebrate all mothers
April 23, 2026
Local artists with the Checotah Art Guild invite the public to celebrate motherhood at their annual “Art in the Park” on Saturday, May 9. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Veterans P...
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Successful City Wide Spring Trash-Off Day
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Successful City Wide Spring Trash-Off Day
April 23, 2026
The City of Checotah and Checotah Chamber had a successful City Wide Spring Trash Off Day on Saturday, April 18. Around 13 Chamber and city personnel as well as 14 local volunteers, young and old, joi...
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Maura McDermott Wood chosen Beta Sigma Phi Sister of the Year
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Maura McDermott Wood chosen Beta Sigma Phi Sister of the Year
April 23, 2026
Local Beta Sigma Phi members have chosen Maura McDermott Wood as Sister of the Year. An active member, Maura designs and produces an attractive and historic yearbook for the local president each year....
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Chaney’s Pizza coming to Checotah
April 23, 2026
Chaney’s Pizza announced that in light of changing circumstances, they were finalizing their current operations in Eufaula on Friday, April 17 and opening a new chapter at a new location in Checotah. ...
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FFA Speech Contest draws record-breaking entries
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FFA Speech Contest draws record-breaking entries
April 23, 2026
On Monday, April 6, Checotah FFA hosted their annual Speech Contest with a record-breaking 599 speeches entered and judged throughout the evening. “What an incredible day it was!” stated FFA advisor Z...
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Studio 45: A new creative space bringing artists, ideas and community together in downtown Eufaula
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Studio 45: A new creative space bringing artists, ideas and community together in downtown Eufaula
By MICHAEL BARNES 
April 23, 2026
On April 12, Studio 45 opened its doors in Eufaula, offering something more than a new venue. It is a place where creativity can gather, take form, and begin to take shape. Just off Main Street on Sel...
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