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November 16, 2023
District attorney gets case involving school administrator
By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR

Results of an investigation involving a Eufaula Middle School administrator, who is also a high school football assistant coach, have been turned over to the district attorney’s office for further investigation, according to Police Chief David Bryning.

Bryning and School Superintendent Monty Guthrie declined to identify by name the administrator involved, who has been placed on administrative leave pending outcome of the investigation, but the only person fitting the description is Middle School Principal Jeremy Gragg, who is defensive coordinator for the Ironheads.

The altercation allegedly took place between Coach Gragg and a student in the field house following football practice on Nov. 2.

Guthrie stated in a Nov. 6 press release that there was an allegation of excessive force used in the restraint of a student, which prompted the investigation.

Bryning said High School Resource Officer Mike Harris, who is also an Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) investigator, was the primary investigator in the case for the department.

“Officer Harris has contacted and interviewed all involved parties and recorded their statements,” Bryning said. “On Nov. 9 our Department met with the Mclntosh County District Attorney’s office and discussed the findings.

“The case and all documentation are being turned over to the District Attorney’s Office for their review and findings. Since this is an ongoing investigation that also involves juveniles, we cannot comment further on this matter.”

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Operators of daycare center accused of abuse
By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR 
October 9, 2025
A Checotah couple running a daycare center out of their home are accused of abusing children under their care, according to police. After a lengthy investigation that began on July 7, Checotah police ...
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Eufaula Cross Country High School Schedule
October 9, 2025
October 18th (Sat.) Regional Meet @ TBD • TBD • Girls distance 2 mile | Boys distance 5k October 25th (Sat.) State Meet @ North Rock Creek
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2025 Checotah Wildcats Football Schedule
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2025 Checotah Wildcats Football Schedule
October 9, 2025
Oct. 10 Stigler 7 p.m. Away Oct. 16 Holland Hall 7 p.m. Home Oct. 24 Lincoln Christian 7 p.m. Away Oct. 31 Idabel (Senior Night) 7 p.m. Home Nov. 7 Eufaula 7 p.m. Away
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SYATP After Gathering stirred a fire in local youth
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SYATP After Gathering stirred a fire in local youth
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October 2, 2025
What can happen when one soul catches on fire and passes that fire along to another? A whole school can catch on fire for Jesus and spread for decades from generation to generation. That’s how See You...
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Annual BBQ Banquet
October 2, 2025
Freedom House Adult and Teen Challenge will host their 5th Annual Barbecue Banquet and Graduation Ceremony on Saturday, Oct. 4. The community is invited to purchase tickets and come enjoy an evening o...
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Couple get deferred sentences in animal cruelty case
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Couple get deferred sentences in animal cruelty case
By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR 
October 2, 2025
A husband and wife who were charged last year with animal cruelty pled guilty Friday, Sept. 26 and each were given five-year deferred sentences. Morgan Alayne Bateman, 39, lists her home as Checotah, ...
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Man makes Alford plea in lewd act case
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Man makes Alford plea in lewd act case
October 2, 2025
Randy Dwayne Stegall, 64, of Checotah has entered an Alford plea to performing a lewd act in front of a woman and her two children. An Alford plea registers a formal admission of guilt to charges in c...
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Big Breakfast Fundraiser this Saturday
October 2, 2025
For a $10 donation enjoy Farm Fresh Eggs, Blue & Gold Sausage, Pancakes, Homemade from scratch Biscuits & Gravy, Orange Juice & Coffee At the Checotah Masonic Lodge #86 at 625 W. Gentry, Checotah All ...
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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
October 2, 2025
The Muscogee (Creek) Nation is offering free coffee and donuts during two Domestic Violence Awareness Month events in October. On Friday, October 3 from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. at Nichols Market, 200 S. 2...
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Invasion by armyworms an annual lawn problem
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Invasion by armyworms an annual lawn problem
By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR 
October 2, 2025
About this time every year wide swaths of territories in Oklahoma are attacked by an infestation of armyworms – also known as cutworms. Technically, they are classified under the genus Spodoptera and ...
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Walters resigns to fight unions
By KAYLA BRANCH THE FRONTIER 
October 2, 2025
State Superintendent Ryan Walters said nothing about his pending resignation during what was expected to be his last Board of Education meeting, one day after he announced on FOX News that he planned ...
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