Checotah knocks off undefeated Muldrow 48-45

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October 10, 2024

By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR,

The Checotah Wildcats improved to (4-1 District 3A-3, 2-0) after earning a huge 48-45 road win over the undefeated Muldrow Bulldogs. Checotah scored first when freshman quarterback Cole Rolland threw a perfect 44-yard touchdown pass to Elijah Thomas. The Bulldogs managed to drive down field and kick a field goal after the Wildcats’ defense held them inside the 15-yard line.

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Saying farewell to Coach Truman Dixon

By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER

March 13, 2025

On Dec. 10, 2024, Truman Dixon, celebrated his last birthday. He turned 99. Little did Checotah know that they would lose another icon just a few months later, on Sunday, March 9, when their beloved “...

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Possible tornadoes in the forecast

By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR

March 13, 2025

McIntosh County Emergency Management Director Leslie Phillips urges area residents to be alert to possible tornadoes Friday. “There could be major severe weather outbreaks, possible tornadoes and high...

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Checotah felon guilty of possessing firearm

March 13, 2025

MUSKOGEE - Douglas Ray Lollis, Jr., 31, of Checotah, was found guilty by a federal jury on one count of Felon in Possession of Firearm, according to the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern...

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Deadly night in Muskogee County ends with four shot, two dead

March 13, 2025

Saturday, March 8, was a deadly night in Muskogee County with two people dead in two separate shootings. At 5:54 p.m. Muskogee County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to a reported shooting at Five ...

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Luches Warrior chosen as McIntosh County Democrat’s Citizen of the Year

By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER

March 13, 2025

Another successful Chamber Banquet was held this year with many businesses in attendance and outstanding members like Luches Warrior being recognized as Mc-Intosh County Democrat’s Citizen of the Year...

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Love of the game pays off

By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER

March 13, 2025

There’s nothing like the love of the game and the love of following your dreams. Checotah High School (CHS) senior Brian Love got to experience that love first hand as he celebrated with family, coach...

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Rusty Rogers announces candidacy for Checotah City Council, Ward 3

March 13, 2025

Fourth generation Checotah resident and small business owner Rusty Rogers has officially announced his candidacy for the Checotah City Council, Ward 3. A 1986 graduate of Checotah High School, Rusty h...

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Democrat precinct elections announced

March 13, 2025

The McIntosh County Democratic Party of Oklahoma is conducting its biennial elections of precinct and county officers. Those elected as precinct and county Officers become the delegation of voting mem...

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Turner, Hays mourn passing of beloved Checotah coach Dixon

March 13, 2025

KINTA – Reps. Tim Turner, R-Kinta, and Neil Hays today responded to the death of Checotah Wildcats Hall of Fame basketball Coach Truman Dixon, who passed away March 9, at the age of 99. “To some, he w...

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Committee deadline met; bills head to the House floor

By REP. TIM TURNER

March 13, 2025

What a busy week at the State Capitol. We had until March 6 to get all House bills passed in oversight committees for them to move forward this year. We held multiple meetings that were jam packed. We...

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When legends are born, legacies are left

March 13, 2025

When legends are born no one realizes it until decades later the legacies that will be left behind by them. Isn’t this ironic that people can become so iconic yet they never dreamed of becoming such l...