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October 31, 2024
Thomas rated No. 3 of the Oklahoman’s Super 30 football recruits
By No. 1: Trystan Haynes, CB, Carl Albert

Trystan Haynes wasn’t always a blue chip recruit out of Carl Albert High School. It wasn’t until after his sophomore season that major college football programs began showing interest and offering him scholarships.

No. 2: CJ Nickson, DE, Weatherford

CJ Nickson has always been bold in adapting to the environment around him. The mentality materialized as an active kid, juggling an itch to play many sports simultaneously.

No. 3: Elijah Thomas, WR, Checotah

Elijah Thomas holds numerous Power Four offers, but his main motivation, combined with the determination to do what he loves and live out his dreams, is to prove to other athletes from Checotah and around the state can accomplish what they set out to.

No. 4: Nate Roberts, TE, Washington The Warriors are coming off two straight undefeated seasons that ended with Class 2A state championship victories against Millwood, and Nate Roberts has been at the center of all of it.

No. 5: Jaden Nickens, WR, Douglass

Douglass receiver Jaden Nickens is ranked No. 5 on The Oklahoman’s Super 30 rankings of the state’s top college football recruits in the 2025 class.

No. 6: Dakotah Terrell, TE/DE, Pocola

It was obvious to Pocola football coach Jason Parker that Dakotah Terrell has offthe- charts potential. At a whopping 6-foot-8, 215 pounds, Terrell obviously stands out on the field, but he also displays serious athleticism while playing receiver and defensive end for the Indians.

No. 7: Alexander Shieldnight, DE, Wagoner

Wagoner’s Alexander Shieldnight didn’t have any intention of playing football again until Dale Condict convinced him to give the sport another chance.

No. 8: Broderick Shull, OL, Bixby

Bixby offensive lineman and Auburn commit Broderick Shull is No. 8 on The Oklahoman’s Super 30 list of the state’s top recruits in the 2025 class.

No. 9: Trynae Washington, TE/S, Carl Albert

At 6’ 3”, 195 pounds, Washington has more of a receiver’s frame and he says OU’s coaches have told him they plan on using him in a variety of ways offensively.

No. 10: Antoni Ogumoro, OL, Elgin

After moving to Elgin from North Carolina last winter, Ogumoro spent the better part of his summer in Saipan, the largest island of the Northern Mariana Islands, a U.S. territory in the northwestern Pacific Ocean.

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
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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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Waiting out the storm together
By MICHAEL BARNES 
January 29, 2026
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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Fugitive arrested in Eufaula
January 29, 2026
The Eufaula Police Department served a warrant at a residence in the Lakehurst Addition within the City of Eufaula on Jan. 22. The warrant was served as part of an ongoing investigation. The suspect, ...
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Warrant issued for man who failed to appear in court
January 29, 2026
A bench warrant has been issued for a 27-year-old McIntosh County man who failed to appear in court for a hearing held on Dec. 18, 2025. Arnold Willard Carey Jr. forfeited his $50,000 bond. He is char...
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Family mourns loss of son shot on security duty
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
January 29, 2026
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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Whitman chosen as 2025
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
January 29, 2026
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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