Oklahoma Rifle Association honors officers

News

April 9, 2026

District 25 District Attorney’s Office Investigator Kevin Branscum was among several Oklahoma law enforcement officers recently honored by the Oklahoma Rifle Association for their dedication to protecting communities across the state.

Other honorees included:

• Rogers County Sheriff Scott Walton

• Logan County Sheriff Damon Devereux

• Lt. Jeremy French, Stigler Police Department

• Chief JR Kidney, Tecumseh

Police Department These men represent Oklahoma law enforcement and their commitment to protecting their communities, standing for public safety, and serving with integrity does not go unnoticed.

commentary

Resurrection Sunday was just the beginning

April 9, 2026

As I watched one local church depict the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ this past Thursday and Friday and then heard my pastor and other pastors preach about the significance of the resu...

News

Governor, U.S. Senator set pace for local, state, federal candidates

April 9, 2026

More than 600 Oklahomans have filed for district, state and federal offices, according to the Oklahoma State Election Board. That’s more than the 569 who filed four years ago. Fifteen have filed for g...

News

Civil War Artillery demonstration planned at Honey Springs Battlefield

April 9, 2026

On Saturday, April 11, at 10:30 a.m., the 1st Arkansas Mountain Artillery will be demonstrating the use of Civil War artillery in a program at Honey Springs Battlefield. This event is free and open to...

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McIntosh County GOP

April 9, 2026

McIntosh GOP is in a whirlwind of activity preparing for the Southeast Oklahoma Candidate Forum, which will feature our “First Ladies/ Gentleman Roundtable” hosted by our OKGOP National Committee Woma...

News

Sexual Assault Honor Walk

April 9, 2026

The Muscogee Nation - Muscogee (Creek) Nation Center for Victim Services is hosting its annual Sexual Assault Honor Walk, beginning at noon Friday, April 17th, Posey Park in Eufaula. Make strides to b...

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McAlester woman mauled by unidentified animal

April 9, 2026

Pittsburg County Sheriff ’s Office is bringing in a wildlife expert to solve the mystery on a brutal attack of McAlester woman on Sunday. Alicia Maxey was severely injured on Sunday morning in a remot...

News

House overwhelmingly passes Comprehensive Reading Law

April 9, 2026

OKLAHOMA CITY – Today the Oklahoma House passed House Bill 4420 strengthening the Strong Reader’s Act and ensuring our students can read by the third grade. The legislation includes early identificati...

Obituaries

DEATH NOTICES

April 9, 2026

CHECOTAH - Norma Jean Wooten, 88, former Checotah resident, passed away Sunday, April 5, 2026. Services are pending at this time CHECOTAH - Rose Welker, 78, passed away Sunday, April 5, 2026. A family...

News

Art, story and spirit on display at Eufaula gathering

By MICHAEL BARNES

April 9, 2026

The Eufaula Indian Community Center came alive Saturday as visitors gathered for an Indian Arts & Crafts event that offered more than displays of handmade work—it revealed a community expressing itsel...

Sports

Eufaula Lady Ironheads wins Conference Tournament

By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR

April 9, 2026

The Eufaula Lady Ironheads continued to dominate the field as they won the Conference Golf Tournament held at Henryetta Country Club on Thursday. Eufaula had four girls place in the Top 10. Rylee McNe...

lifestyle

Community Culture Church made Easter extra special

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

April 9, 2026

For another year local church Community Culture Church went far and beyond to make this Easter Sunday even more special. They hosted a helicopter egg drop at Eufaula. Hundreds of kids both big and sma...