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September 19, 2024
Wildcats Cross Country team compete in Muskogee Invitational
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR

The Checotah Wildcats competed in one of the largest meets of the year. In team results, Bixby placed first, Thomas Edison was second and Tahlequah was third. Checotah tied for 11th place. Individual results was 1 804 Pressley Rutledge Union High School 19:07 6:10

2 367 Emma Robinson Claremore High 19:33

6:19

3 730 Jade Burnett Thomas Edison High 19:50

6:24

Team Results

1. Bixby High School = 63

2. Thomas Edison High School = 67

3. Tahlequah High School = 132

4. Claremore High School = 139

5. Bartlesville High School = 148

6. Pryor High School = 154

7. Ft Gibson High School = 184

8. Sapulpa High School = 240

9. Broken Arrow High School = 245

10. Tulsa NOAH = 259

11. Union High School = 302

11. Checotah High School = 302

13. Muldrow High School = 318

14. Booker T Washington High = 334

15. Wagoner High School = 383

Checotah Girls Results

Place-No. Name-School-Time

46- 329 Ruby Folkner Checotah High S 24:44

7:59

52- 330 Ruthy Folkner Checotah High S 25:07

8:06

81- 337 Rachel Stauffer Checotah High S 27:12

8:47

87- 327 Logan Dowdy Checotah High S 27:49

8:59

93- 334 Alannah Madding Checotah High S

28:16 9:07

Boys Team Results

1. Bishop Kelley High School = 41

2. Pryor High School = 82

3. Tahlequah High School = 99

4. Broken Arrow High School = 121

5. Union High School = 142

17. Checotah High School = 491

Boys Individuals

Place-No. Name-School-Time

1 164 Charlie Ritchie Bishop Kelley H 16:08 5:13

2 144 Eli Horeled Bishop Kelley H 16:28 5:19

3 717 Jacob Tiger Tahlequah High 16:46 5:25

Checotah Results

99- 338 Izayah Tyde Checotah High S 20:36

6:39

146- 326 Wes Brown Checotah High S 21:46

7:02

169- 336 Mason Rainbolt Checotah High S 22:23

7:14

194- 332 Jaxon Gearhart Checotah High S 22:58

7:25

196- 328 Caleb Elkins Checotah High S 23:00

7:25

Winter storm slams most of the U.S.
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Winter storm slams most of the U.S.
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
January 29, 2026
A winter storm that felt more like an arctic blast slammed locals and most of the U.S. Though it wasn’t fit for man nor beast in the frigid temperatures local children made the most of it with their s...
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No. 9 Eufaula Ironheads rally past No. 18 Muldrow Bulldogs to win Checotah Crossroads Classic Championship, 60-53
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No. 9 Eufaula Ironheads rally past No. 18 Muldrow Bulldogs to win Checotah Crossroads Classic Championship, 60-53
By RODNEY HALTOM RODNEY HALTOM SPORTS SPORTSEDITOR 
January 29, 2026
The No. 9 Eufaula Ironheads (15-3) capped off a thrilling comeback to capture the Checotah Crossroads Classic Championship with a 60-53 victory over the No. 18 Muldrow Bulldogs on Saturday. It was the...
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By MICHAEL BARNES 
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In the days before the storm, I realized that winter doesn’t just test your supplies — it tests how much you’re willing to think beyond yourself. Around that same time, my neighbors and I started talk...
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Warrant issued for man who failed to appear in court
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Family mourns loss of son shot on security duty
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
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Funeral services were held January 21 for SunJun July, as his family laid him to rest at Greenlawn Cemetery in Checotah. He would have turned 23 this month on January 22 but was shot and killed Januar...
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Whitman chosen as 2025
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By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
January 29, 2026
The Checotah Fire Department held their annual appreciation firefighter dinner on January 17, sponsored by Richard Tyler and Tyler Mountain BBQ. Firefighters and their families enjoyed an evening of g...
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Oklahoma P.E.O. Chapter BX, Checotah honored
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Oklahoma P.E.O. Chapter BX, Checotah honored
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
January 29, 2026
Oklahoma P.E.O. Chapter BX, Checotah was recently honored with a proclamation from Mayor Daniel Tarkington at the last Checotah City Council for their “longstanding commitment to providing financial a...
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January is School Board Recognition Month
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January is School Board Recognition Month
January 29, 2026
January is School Board Recognition Month and Checotah Public Schools truly appreciates their school board. “This is an opportunity to build community awareness and understanding of the crucial role a...
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Green Country CattleWomen announce new board
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Green Country CattleWomen announced their new board as they wrapped up two years with their former board that they express their gratitude of exceptional leadership and support. The former board inclu...
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When protest threatens democracy
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When protest threatens democracy
January 29, 2026
For me, one of the most important issues we face moving forward is our respect for law and democracy. Whether one agrees with it or not, ICE (U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement) is a legal feder...
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