Mayor Daniel Tarkington

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August 3, 2023

Mayor Daniel Tarkington won the Salina Highbanks on July 22 with the cutest pit crew, RayLynn and Hallory Tarkington, cheering him on. Special thanks goes out to his main sponsors, Richard and Heather Vinson aka Chicken Man and Mrs. Chicken.

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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...