Oklahoma House advances measures threatening public health initiatives

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March 26, 2026

The Oklahoma House today ignored the clear will of its constituents and advanced House Joint Resolutions 1050 and 1077 out of committee, putting at risk one of the state’s most effective public health initiatives. These proposals would significantly alter and undermine the voterestablished Oklahoma Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET).

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Community Calendar

March 26, 2026

List local meetings or events in the Community Area Calendar by emailing ladonna@cookson.news or texting 479-422-4210. Chapter BX of P.E.O. will meet March 24 at 5 p.m. for “Sisters Thrive.” The hoste...

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OBN director issues warning on new and deadly synthetic opioid

March 26, 2026

The Director of the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics (OBN) is warning the public about a new and deadly synthetic opioid that has now been confirmed in Oklahoma. OBN Director Donnie Anderson says Cychlorp...

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FLEAS February Meeting

March 26, 2026

Our meeting was held at the Legacy on Main Street. Our hostesses were Barbara Johnsen, Kim Dawson and Cindy Troup. The theme was Founder’s Day with a lovely tribute to the past presidents. There were ...

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Grandparent Excise Tax Exemption passes House

March 26, 2026

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Rick West, RHeavener, on Tuesday passed a bill in the House that would allow legal guardians and grandparents to be exempt from paying vehicle excise tax on the transfer of vehicl...

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Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association hosts successful 2026 OCA/OYE Futurity Sales

March 26, 2026

The Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association (OCA) is proud to announce the success of the 2026 OCA/OYE Futurity Sales, held in conjunction with the 2026 Oklahoma Youth Expo (OYE). The annual event once again...

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McPeak makes Top 20 in AFR

March 26, 2026

The AFR Agricultural Achievement Contest recognizes outstanding youth in Oklahoma who display exceptional showmanship skills and possess extensive knowledge of the livestock industry, including produc...

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Hard lessons learned at District STAR advances FCCLA students

By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER

March 26, 2026

A group of Checotah FCCLA students competed in the District STAR Event on February 4. Though if was a difficult day, they learned some hard lessons that ultimately will teach them how to advance and c...

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2026 Eufaula HS Golf Schedule

March 26, 2026

• April 1 — Canadian HS Boys — Arrowhead GC • April 2 — Conference Tournament — Henryetta CC • April 3 — Eufaula Classic — Arrowhead GC • April 6 — 4A HS Girls Preview — Seminole • April 7 — Stringtow...

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2026 Lady Ironheads Slowpitch Softball Schedule

March 26, 2026

2026 Lady Ironheads Slowpitch Softball Schedule Date Opponent Location Time 3/10 Okemah & Tahlequah Eufaula 4:30 & 6:30 3/12 Warner Warner 4:00 3/23 Checotah Checotah 4:30 3/24 Preston & Kellyville Pr...

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2026 Wildcat Golf Schedule

March 26, 2026

High School • March 31 — Tahlequah – Cherokee Springs — Boys • April 1 — Canadian – Arrowhead — Boys • April 2 — Tahlequah – Cherokee Springs — Girls • April 3 — Eufaula – Arrowhead — Both • April 9 —...

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2026 Checotah High School Baseball Schedule

March 26, 2026

3/10 Okemah & Tahlequah Eufaula 4:30 & 6:30 3/12 Warner Warner 4:00 3/23 Checotah Checotah 4:30 3/24 Preston & Kellyville Preston 4:30 3/26 Oktaha Tournament Oktaha TBA 3/30 Porum Eufaula 4:30 3/31 Ha...