McIntosh County celebrates senior night

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April 30, 2026

By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR,

McIntosh County celebrated Senior Night last week. Checotah baseball players Cale Thompson and Hamby celebrated senior night with a win over Holland Hall. Eufaula softball player Rayleigh Peterson of Eufaula was honored in an event prior to what would have been a game against Checotah.

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House Observes OKC Bombing Anniversary

April 30, 2026

OKLAHOMA CITY – The 31st anniversary of the Oklahoma City bombing was remembered in the Oklahoma House of Representatives Monday before last with a special presentation. Reps. Rick West, RHeavener, an...

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NTIA Approves BEAD Grant Program for Oklahoma

April 30, 2026

OKLAHOMA CITY – The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has issued final approval of last-mile grants under the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) program for...

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Nicotine Products in Oklahoma prisons raise revenue, public health concerns

By KEATON ROSS OKLAHOMA WATCH

April 30, 2026

That’s why Bonnie Charlton, whose fiancé, Clarence Charlton, is incarcerated at the Allen Gamble Correctional Center in Holdenville, was excited to hear the Department of Corrections would relax its l...

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Ironheads extend three-game win streak with 5-2 win over Roland

By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR

April 30, 2026

The Eufaula Ironheads (6-12) used timely hitting and aggressive base running to secure a 5-2 victory over Roland on Thursday. Eufaula broke through in the top of the third inning, turning a tight game...

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Byng ends Lady Ironheads’ season

By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR

April 30, 2026

The Eufaula Lady Ironheads (6-13) came out swinging, but a powerful surge from Byng proved too much as the Lady Pirates claimed a 14-2 win in the third game on Wednesday, bringing Eufaula’s season to ...

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2026 Eufaula Fishing Tournaments

April 30, 2026

May 3 — XFL May 9 — Catch Em’ May 16 — Fisherman’s Choice May 30–31 — Oklahoma High School Fishing June 6 — Fisherman’s Choice June 6–7 — MLF Tacklewarehouse June 13–14 — Oklahoma Bass Nation June 13–...

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Owasso’s Montonati resigns as basketball coach

By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR

April 30, 2026

Owasso’s boys basketball head coach Brian Montonati resigns after nine seasons. Montonati led Owasso to five Class 6A state tournament berths in the past six seasons, including the 2024 state title an...

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Oklahoma State names facility in honor of John Smith

By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR

April 30, 2026

Oklahoma State University has announced it will name one of its athletic facilities in honor of legendary wrestling coach John Smith, cementing his legacy as one of the most influential figures in the...

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HALTOM’SHUDDLE

April 30, 2026

Selmon, Watts and Griffis – names to be remembered In small towns, greatness doesn’t arrive with flashing lights. It grows quietly on Friday nights under stadium lights, in early morning workouts, in ...

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Warner Public Schools name Chadd Gehrke as new basketball coach

By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR

April 30, 2026

WARNER — A new era is set to begin for Warner basketball as Warner Public Schools have announced the hiring of Chadd Gehrke as the program’s new head coach. Gehrke brings energy, experience and a pass...

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Major & Professional Tournaments

April 30, 2026

• Major League Fishing (MLF) Phoenix Bass Fishing League – Lake Eufaula June 5-7, 2026 • Nichols Point, Lake Eufaula, OK. A three-day pro-level event on the MLF Pro Circuit. Local & Regional Tournamen...