2023 Eufaula Lady Ironheads Fast-Pitch Schedule

Sports

August 17, 2023

Aug. 7 vs. Roland 5 p.m.

Aug. 8 vs. Vian 5 p.m.

Aug.10-12 Gore Festival TBA Aug. 14 vs. Spiro 5 p.m.

Aug. 15 @ Roland 5 p.m.

Aug. 17 @ Vian 4:30 p.m.

Aug. 18-19 RSU Festival Claremore TBA Aug. 21 vs. Wilburton 4:30 p.m.

Aug. 22 @ Spiro 5 p.m.

Aug. 24 vs. Heavener 5 p.m.

Aug. 25 vs. Checotah 4:30 Aug. 28 @ Okmulgee 5 p.m.

Aug. 29 vs. Dewar 4:30 p.m.

Aug. 31-9/2 Eufaula Tournament TBA Sept. 5 vs. Okmulgee 5 p.m.

Sept. 7 @ Heavener 5 p.m.

Sept. 11 vs. Henryetta 5 p.m.

Sept. 12 vs. Oktaha 4 p.m.

Sept. 14 @ Henryetta 5 p.m.

Sept. 19 vs. Preston 4:30 p.m.

Sept. 21-22 Regionals TBA Sept. 26 @ Red Oak 5 p.m.

Sept. 28-29 Super Regionals TBA Oct. 5-7 State Tournament

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Lady Ironheads dominate to win Regionals

By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR

October 10, 2024

The Eufaula Lady Ironheads (28-3) dominated Regional action defeating Westville 10-2 on Friday to win the Regional Tournament and punched their ticket to the Super Regionals. The game was a perfect ex...

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Myrtle Frost, a legend in her time and town

By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER

October 10, 2024

Checotah lost not just a lifetime friend but an icon and legend when Myrtle Mae (Wallace) Frost passed away Sept. 26 at the age of 94. Frost played basketball at Checotah from 1944 to 1948 and was an ...

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Convoy of Historic Military Vehicles stopping in Checotah

October 10, 2024

A convoy of historic military vehicles will be stopping in Checotah, Thursday, Oct. 17 around 9:45 a.m. at 207 N. Broadway. Members of the Military Vehicle Preservation Association- HA are convoying 2...

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McIntosh County owners receive Oklahoma Centennial Ranch award

October 10, 2024

Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer Lynda Ozan announced that an Oklahoma Centennial Ranch award has been presented to the Vinson Family Farm, a McIntosh County ranch just outside of Checotah. ...

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State Education Department seeks bids for 55,000 classroom bibles

October 10, 2024

JENNIFER PALMER, PAUL MONIES AND HEATHER WARLICK OKLAHOMA WATCH Superintendent Ryan ■ Walters isn’t just talking 9^ h.° about buying Bibles for schools. Bids opened Monday for a contract to supply the...

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Bless the press during Oklahoma Newspaper Week

By Mark Thomas EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT OKLAHOMA PRESS ASSOCIATION

October 10, 2024

It is impossible to count the number of times we stop each year to celebrate and commemorate special occasions. It happens every holiday, anniversary, birthday and graduation. We salute veterans, toas...

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Big Boy to pay return visit Oct. 14

By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR AND LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER

October 10, 2024

Big Boy, the historic locomotive owned by Union Pacific, will pass through McIntosh County sometime after 9 a.m. on Oct. 14. Maybe. The trains schedule is subject to change. It was last seen locally w...

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Fall Upcoming Events

October 10, 2024

Free Halloween Movie Night Come join us for a free family-friendly movie Friday, Oct. 18 Starts at dusk Veterans Park, Checotah Hosted by Checotah Chamber of Commerce & Cross Fiber OpticInternet FAIC ...

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City of Checotah Trash-Off Days

By November 4th - 9th 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

October 10, 2024

Located at the city maintenance barn at 711 NW Main St. Residents MUST have a City of Checotah water bill. Tires, paint or hazardous materials will not be permitted. This is a SELF SERVICE trash-off e...

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Mvskoke language class today

October 10, 2024

A Mvskoke language class will be held Oct. 12 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Eufaula Indian Community Center, 800 Birkes Rd. Pot luck meal will be served. Everyone is welcome. For more information call...

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Who covers your little corner of the world

October 10, 2024

Who covers your kids sports? Your local newspaper does. Who covers your city council or school board meetings? Your local newspaper does. Who covers a new business, an old business or a going out of b...