Lady Wildcats defeat Eufaula for 53-48 rivalry win

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January 29, 2026

By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR

In a rivalry game that came down to the final minutes, the Checotah Lady Wildcats held their composure late to defeat the Eufaula Lady Ironheads 53-48 on Tuesday night. The Lady Ironheads led by Johna Bumgarner found themselves down 16-9 to end the first period.

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Winter storm slams most of the U.S.

By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER

January 29, 2026

A winter storm that felt more like an arctic blast slammed locals and most of the U.S. Though it wasn’t fit for man nor beast in the frigid temperatures local children made the most of it with their s...

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No. 9 Eufaula Ironheads rally past No. 18 Muldrow Bulldogs to win Checotah Crossroads Classic Championship, 60-53

By RODNEY HALTOM RODNEY HALTOM SPORTS SPORTSEDITOR

January 29, 2026

The No. 9 Eufaula Ironheads (15-3) capped off a thrilling comeback to capture the Checotah Crossroads Classic Championship with a 60-53 victory over the No. 18 Muldrow Bulldogs on Saturday. It was the...

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Waiting out the storm together

By MICHAEL BARNES

January 29, 2026

In the days before the storm, I realized that winter doesn’t just test your supplies — it tests how much you’re willing to think beyond yourself. Around that same time, my neighbors and I started talk...

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Fugitive arrested in Eufaula

January 29, 2026

The Eufaula Police Department served a warrant at a residence in the Lakehurst Addition within the City of Eufaula on Jan. 22. The warrant was served as part of an ongoing investigation. The suspect, ...

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Warrant issued for man who failed to appear in court

January 29, 2026

A bench warrant has been issued for a 27-year-old McIntosh County man who failed to appear in court for a hearing held on Dec. 18, 2025. Arnold Willard Carey Jr. forfeited his $50,000 bond. He is char...

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Family mourns loss of son shot on security duty

By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER

January 29, 2026

Funeral services were held January 21 for SunJun July, as his family laid him to rest at Greenlawn Cemetery in Checotah. He would have turned 23 this month on January 22 but was shot and killed Januar...

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Whitman chosen as 2025

By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER

January 29, 2026

The Checotah Fire Department held their annual appreciation firefighter dinner on January 17, sponsored by Richard Tyler and Tyler Mountain BBQ. Firefighters and their families enjoyed an evening of g...

lifestyle

Oklahoma P.E.O. Chapter BX, Checotah honored

By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER

January 29, 2026

Oklahoma P.E.O. Chapter BX, Checotah was recently honored with a proclamation from Mayor Daniel Tarkington at the last Checotah City Council for their “longstanding commitment to providing financial a...

lifestyle

January is School Board Recognition Month

January 29, 2026

January is School Board Recognition Month and Checotah Public Schools truly appreciates their school board. “This is an opportunity to build community awareness and understanding of the crucial role a...

News

Green Country CattleWomen announce new board

January 29, 2026

Green Country CattleWomen announced their new board as they wrapped up two years with their former board that they express their gratitude of exceptional leadership and support. The former board inclu...

Opinion

When protest threatens democracy

January 29, 2026

For me, one of the most important issues we face moving forward is our respect for law and democracy. Whether one agrees with it or not, ICE (U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement) is a legal feder...