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Oklahoma State fires offensive, defensive coordinators restructures Gundy’s contract
Sports
December 12, 2024
Oklahoma State fires offensive, defensive coordinators restructures Gundy’s contract
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR

Oklahoma State has fired both offensive coordinator Kasey Dunn and defensive coordinator Bryan Nardo after a disappointing 3-9 season.

The Cowboys missed a bowl game for the first time since 2005 in the worst season of the Mike Gundy era and posted the team’s worst winning percentage since 1991.

Dunn was a longtime Oklahoma State assistant, joining the staff as wide receivers coach during the 2011 season. He was promoted to offensive coordinator in 2020 and helped lead the Cowboys to a pair of Big 12 Championship Games in 2021 and 2023. However, the offense fell to No. 13 in the Big 12 in 2024.

Nardo was lauded as a creative hire for Gundy, coming to Stillwater from Division II Gannon University in 2023. He was brought in to help transition the program to the 3-3-5 defense that Iowa State popularized, but was unable to deliver results. In 2024, the Cowboys fielded the worst defense in the Power Four, surrendering more than 500 yards per game.

As part of the restructuring of head football coach Mike Gundy’s contract, his $7.75 million annual salary will be reduced to be redistributed as part of a revenue sharing with players, and his buyout will be reduced. Gun-dy would have been owed $25.3 million had he been fired without cause. Gundy is Oklahoma State’s all-time winningest coach and has led his alma mater to a 169-88 record since being promoted to the role in 2004. Gundy guided the Cowboys to the Big 12 title in 2011, league runner-up finishes in 2021 and 2023, and 18 consecutive bowl appearances before this season, when he recorded his worst record at 3-9 and went winless in conference play.

Speed, spirit & shamrocks shine at the Eufaula Green Run
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Speed, spirit & shamrocks shine at the Eufaula Green Run
By SHAUNA BELYEU GENERAL MANAGER 
March 19, 2026
A little luck of the Irish and a lot of community spirit filled the air on Saturday, March 14, as the fifth annual Eufaula Green Run 5K brought runners, families and plenty of green to the Cove. Hoste...
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Rangers end season for mighty Ironheads at State
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Rangers end season for mighty Ironheads at State
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
March 19, 2026
The Roland Rangers improved to a 24-1 record after defeating the Eufaula Ironheads 68-43 in the opening round of the Class 3A State Quarterfinals Tournament Friday at the OG&E Coliseum in Oklahoma Cit...
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When the Wild Onions return
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When the Wild Onions return
By MICHAEL BARNES CONTRIBUTING WRITER The scent of wild onions filled the kitchen before any-thing 
March 19, 2026
Spring gathering at the Eufaula Indian Community Nutrition Center celebrates food, tradition, and the hands that serve the community else. Earlier that morning, volunteers gathered at the Eufaula Indi...
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Women’s History Month
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Women’s History Month
By ALMA HARPER GARDENIA ART FEDERATED CLUB 
March 19, 2026
National Theme: “Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Substantial Future” March is Women’s History Month. Every year, March is designated Women’s History Month by presidential proclamation. Before it w...
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McIntosh County Commissioners call Special Election on sales tax renewal
By SHAUNA BELYEU GENERAL MANAGER 
March 19, 2026
McIntosh County voters will head to the polls June 16 to decide whether to renew an existing county sales tax used to fund roads, bridges and county facilities. The McIntosh County Board of County Com...
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Tornado victims identified in Beggs
March 19, 2026
A community and family are mourning the loss of Todd and Becky McClellan who were killed when an EF-3 tornado tore through the area Friday, March 6. Authorities identified the tornado victims from Beg...
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March 19, 2026
Leonard Hill recently received 50,000 free feeder corn seeds from Isaac Peebles with Golden Harvest Seeds after he heard about his golden opportunities to make a difference in his local communities. R...
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Shots fired outside of local school
March 19, 2026
On March 10, the Muskogee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of shots fried in the area of the Oktaha Public Schools. Deputies were dispatched after multiple shots were reported near the sc...
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Nathan Duvall wins, pads standings lead
March 19, 2026
On paper, Nathan Duvall didn’t think he had much of a chance. It might be a good thing his skin is thicker than that. He stopped the clock in 3.8 seconds during Sunday’s championship round of the Fort...
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House approves increased penalties for domestic violence by strangulation
March 19, 2026
Rep. John George, R-Newalla, this week unanimously passed a bill in the House that would add domestic violence by strangulation to the list of crimes requiring a person to serve 85% of a prison senten...
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Heartland Heritage invites artifact enthusiasts
March 19, 2026
The Heartland Heritage Museum & Gallery will be hosting another meeting for artifact enthusiasts on Thursday, March 19 from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. at 116 N. Broadway in Checotah. Mel Phillips of the Oklahoma...
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