Wolverines and Ironheads match up in first game

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September 11, 2025

By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR,

The Vian Wolverines (20) took control early of Friday night’s game against the Eufaula Ironheads (0-1) and finished with a 41-7 win. Vian stunned the Ironheads’ defense by scoring 22 points in the first quarter. The Wolverines scored on runs of 41 yards and 27 yards and a nine yard touchdown to Ledger Folsom. Vian also scored two 2-point conversions.

Obituaries

Larry Glen Arnold

September 11, 2025

Larry Glen Arnold, 73, of Checotah, Oklahoma, passed away Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, at his residence. He was born on March 13, 1952, the son of Billy Matthews Arnold and Jessie Imogene (Whisenhunt) Arm...

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Stigler Lady Panthers top Checotah 16-3

By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR

September 11, 2025

The Stigler Lady Panthers came out swinging and never looked back, erupting for 15 runs in the first inning on their way to a 16-3 victory over the Checotah Lady Wildcats (7-6) Friday at the Eufaula F...

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Lady Ironheads walk off Little Axe in thrilling finish

By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR

September 11, 2025

It came down to the wire Thursday night as the Eufaula Lady Ironheads (5-10) pulled off a dramatic 3-2 walkoff victory over the Little Axe Lady Indians. Down 2-1 in the bottom of the sixth, Rayleigh P...

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Braving the Blues festival, honoring a friend

By LENORE BECHTEL

September 4, 2025

Every Labor Day weekend since moving to Oklahoma, I thought about going to the Dusk to Dawn Blues Festival. But the idea of a yard party running from 5 p.m. to 5 a.m. was intimidating—and I could neve...

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Man injured diving into shallow water

September 4, 2025

A 22-year-old Yukon man was injured when he dove from a pontoon boat into shallow water at Lake Eufaula, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. Patrick Tanner reportedly stopped his vessel to swim ...

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Lake Eufaula Out of Darkness Walk set for September 20

September 4, 2025

The Lake Eufaula Out of Darkness Walk is set for September 20. On-site registration begins at 5 p.m. and walk begins at 6 p.m. at the Eufaula Cove Pavilion. Organizer Sharina Little says there is stil...

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Wellness Day for seniors Sept. 16

September 4, 2025

Heritage Home Care’s fifth annual Senior Wellness Day will be held Tuesday, Sept. 16, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 126 N. 1st St. (now Bridges Street), which is the former location of Family Dollar. The e...

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2 dead, 1 injured after accident

September 4, 2025

Oklahoma Highway Patrol confirmed that a man and a juvenile were killed during a crash involving a semi in Muskogee County on Sunday, Aug. 24 and another juvenile was critically injured. According to ...

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Lake Quilt Show set

September 4, 2025

Quilts by the Lake quilt show will be held Saturday, Oct. 4, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the North Fork Baptist Church, Eufaula. There will be vendors, a quilter’s boutique and a beautiful opportunity qu...

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Man found dead in yard; possible suspect investigated

September 4, 2025

WARNER – Warner Police responded to a call early Saturday morning about a dead man laying outside of a residence in the area of Fifth and Third streets. The deceased has been identified as 51-year-old...

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State Rep. pleads guilty to domestic abuse

By TRES SAVAGE AND MATT PATTERSON

September 4, 2025

Following his guilty plea, Burns released a statement. “I take full responsibility for my actions and have started a year-long batterers intervention program and am getting treatment for Post-Traumati...