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

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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 the 13th year at NFF Headquarters in Irving, Texas. The meeting is being led by College Football Officiating (CFO) National Coordinator Steve Shaw. NFF President & CEO Steve Hatchell will kick off the meeting with opening remarks.

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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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Court Report

January 29, 2026

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Scenes from Checotah Crossroads Classic

January 29, 2026

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Obituaries

EUFAULA – Kevin Truman Smith,

January 29, 2026

65, passed away Saturday, January 24, 2026. No services scheduled at this time.

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CHECOTAH – Judith “Doris” (Anderson) Smith,

January 29, 2026

98, passed away January 25, 2026. Services pending.

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CHECOTAH – Danna “E.I.” Jean Minnick,

January 29, 2026

76, passed away Saturday, January 10, 2026, in Tulsa. No services planned.

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MUSKOGEE – Cole Anthony Chandler,

January 29, 2026

71, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, January 18, 2026. A graveside service was held Thursday, January 22, 2026 at Greenlawn Cemetery in Checotah, OK.

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CHECOTAH – Dora Lea Stockton,

January 29, 2026

66, passed away on January 21, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at Hunn Funeral Home in Checotah, with burial to follow at Greenl...