Murray State College wins Oklahoma College Bass Event on Lake Tenkiller

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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 pounds.

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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...

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Lady Ironheads down Colcord in opening round of Cherokee Classic

By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR

January 15, 2026

The Eufaula Lady Ironheads (7-6) managed to outlast Colcord 37-31 in the opening round of the Warner Eagles Cherokee Classic on Thursday. It was a tough win as Colcord came out and hit a three-pointer...

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Hikers made their way up the Trivia Trail on Jan. 1 as a nationwide tradition

By SHAUNA BELYEU GENERAL MANAGER

January 8, 2026

On New Year’s Day, State Parks across Oklahoma conduct First Day Hikes, welcoming families of all ages to come enjoy the great outdoors and reconnect with nature. 226 hikers and 21 furry friends gathe...

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3F’s win Blue-Collar Small Business 2025 award

By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER

January 8, 2026

Recently the Oklahoma Small Business Development Center presented the Blue-Collar Small Business 2025 award to 3F’s Poultry and Rabbit Processing, the only state-inspected facility for non-commercial ...

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MISSING PERSON

January 8, 2026

The Muskogee County Sheriff’s Office is currently conducting a search for Erik Throne 2/2/1969. Erik was involved in a motor vehicle accident on December 14, 2025 at around 1500 hours. Witness reports...

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The subsidy cliff: What the end of ACA subsidies means for McIntosh County

By Staff Reports

January 8, 2026

Congress has allowed the Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies, which significantly lowered premiums for millions, to expire on December 31, 2025. There is no stopgap and no extension. While Washington ...

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New year, new face at the Chamber

By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER

January 8, 2026

With the new year comes a new face to the Checotah Chamber of Commerce Mrs. Haley Howell. Haley is married to Dustin Howell, Associate Director of Public Works, and together they stay busy working and...