Miami rallies to beat Ole Miss 31-27 in Fiesta Bowl

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January 15, 2026

By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR,

Miami quarterback Carson Beck scrambled for a 3-yard touchdown with 18 seconds left, and Miami will head back home for a shot at its first national championship since 2001 after beating Mississippi 31-27 in an exhilarating College Football Playoff semifinal at the Fiesta Bowl on Thursday night.

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Eufaula Impact Players of the Week

January 15, 2026

Dec 9 Impact Players of the Week are sponsored by Zach McQuay Construction Your Cement Specialist

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Research Highlight

January 15, 2026

In the Lower Illinois River, researchers from OSU are studying the importance of the trout fishery to both the River’s biology and the local economy. Through angler surveys and a mark-recapture study,...

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On this day in U.S. military history

By RODNEY HALTOM

January 15, 2026

On January 15, 1811 – In a secret session, Congress planned to annex Spanish East Florida. 1815 – During the War of 1812, American frigate USS President, commanded by Commodore Stephen Decatur, is cap...

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Congressional Medal of Honor Citations for Actions Taken This Day JOHNSON, DWIGHT H.

January 15, 2026

Rank and organization: Specialist Fifth Class, U.S. Army, Company B, 1st Battalion, 69th Armor, 4th Infantry Division. Place and date: Near Dak To, Kontum Province, Republic of Vietnam, 15 January 196...

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Lake Eufaula Fishing Tournaments

January 15, 2026

Several major and local fishing tournaments are scheduled for Lake Eufaula, Oklahoma, in 2026, including the Major League Fishing (MLF) Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit (June 5-7) and a Phoenix Bass Fishi...

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Murray State College wins Oklahoma College Bass Event on Lake Tenkiller

January 15, 2026

Two Eufaula grads now at Murray State College won the College Bass Event on Lake Tenkiller. Connor McAllister and Ayden Ford brought home the championship after catching bass with a weight of 16.10 po...

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Court Report

January 15, 2026

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Quote of the Week

January 15, 2026

“Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.” – William Arthur Ward

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Scenes from the Warner Cherokee Classic and Henryetta Tournament

January 15, 2026

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Checotah Lady Wildcats claw past Henryetta in Tournament action

By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR

January 15, 2026

The Checotah Lady Wildcats earned a tough second round win over Henryetta Lady Knights 46-39 Friday in the Henryetta Knights Tournament. The game was tied 11-11 at the end of the first period as Carly...

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Wildcats come up short in Henryetta Tournament

By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR

January 15, 2026

The Sallisaw Black Diamonds edged Checotah 4941 in the opening round of the Henryetta Knights Tournament. It was a highflying opening period as both teams scored 17 points. Sallisaw had a hot hand fro...