2026 Specialty Crop Block Grants Now Available

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January 29, 2026

The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry is now accepting applications for the 2026 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. The program is designed to enhance the specialty crop industry by offering competitive grant funding made possible through the USDA’s Agriculture Marketing Service.

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January 29, 2026

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Lady Ironheads win with 40-29 win over Lady Wildcats in first round action

By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR

January 29, 2026

The Eufaula Lady Ironheads redeemed themselves against rival Checotah Lady Wildcats 40-29 in the first round of the Checotah Crossroads Classic on Wednesday.It was a game of high intensity as both tea...

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University of Oklahoma appoints Roger Denny to lead new era of OU Athletics

January 29, 2026

The University of Oklahoma has found its replacement for longtime athletic director Joe Castiglione, announcing the hiring of Illinois deputy athletic director and chief operating officer Roger Denny ...

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OKC Thunder upcoming games

January 29, 2026

Oklahoma City Thunder (NBA) 202526 schedule for upcoming games over the next few weeks (Western Conference regular season) — perfect for planning viewing or tickets: • Thu, Jan 29 – vs Minnesota Timbe...

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Fans play a role in high school sports — for better or worse

By Rodney Haltom Sports Editor 918-689-2191 ijsports@cookson.news

January 29, 2026

Under the lights and packed gymnasiums on winter evenings are part of what makes high school sports special. They bring communities together, create lifelong memories for studentathletes, and offer a ...

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Every rack tells a story – Register today to share yours!

January 29, 2026

Oklahoma’s big game populations, from whitetailed deer to elk, mule deer, antelope, and bear, represent one of the state’s greatest conservation success stories, and Rack Madness is where that success...

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Lake Eufaula Fishing Tournaments

January 29, 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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New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks heading to the 2026 Super Bowl

January 29, 2026

The New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks are set to face off in Super Bowl LX, after the Patriots beat the Denver Broncos in the AFC Championship and the Seahawks won their NFC Championship m...

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Checotah Impact Players of the Week

January 29, 2026

The Checotah Impact Players of the Week are Logan Dowdy and Levi Chapman. The Eufaula Impact Players of the Week are Lauren Gray and Logan Plant. Impact Players of the Week are sponsored by Zach McQua...

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NCAA Division I Football Officials return to Irving to discuss the Rules of the Game

January 29, 2026

The National Football Foundation (NFF) & College Hall of Fame announced today that the annual winter meeting of Division I conference coordinators for football officials is taking place Jan. 27-28 for...

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Court Report

January 29, 2026