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B:, Sports...
Bearcats claw past OSU Cowboys on Homecoming 49-17
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
October 30, 2025
Homecoming weekend in Stillwater didn’t go as planned for the Cowboys as Oklahoma State fell to No. 24 Cincinnati, 49-17. After a slow start, Rodney Fields Jr. gave OSU fans something to cheer about w...
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Eufaula outguns Stigler in 49–42 shootout
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Eufaula outguns Stigler in 49–42 shootout
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
October 30, 2025
In one of the most electrifying games of the season, the Eufaula Ironheads (2-5, 2-2 district) defeated the Stigler Panthers 49–42 on Friday night in a battle that showcased two explosive offenses tra...
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Sooners bounce back big: Mateer, defense dominate in win over Gamecocks
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Sooners bounce back big: Mateer, defense dominate in win over Gamecocks
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
October 30, 2025
Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer and the Sooner defense left no doubt Saturday, as OU rebounded from last week’s loss to Texas with a statement 26-7 victory over South Carolina at Williams-Brice Stadi...
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Holland Hall edges Checotah in nail-biter, 29-26
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Holland Hall edges Checotah in nail-biter, 29-26
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
October 30, 2025
The Checotah Wildcats left everything on the field Thursday night, falling just short in a 29-26 thriller against the Holland Hall Dutchmen — a matchup that showcased grit, heart, and big-time playmak...
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Tulsa topples Oklahoma State in historic 19-12 stunner
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Tulsa topples Oklahoma State in historic 19-12 stunner
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
September 25, 2025
The Tulsa Golden Hurricane (2-2) stormed into Boone Pickens Stadium on Friday night and snapped decades of frustration with a gritty 19-12 win over Oklahoma State (1-2). It marked TU’s first win over ...
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Sooner/Ironhead legend: Dewey Selmon’s journey from Eufaula to the NFL
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Sooner/Ironhead legend: Dewey Selmon’s journey from Eufaula to the NFL
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
September 25, 2025
Before he became a force at the University of Oklahoma and in the NFL, Dewey Selmon built his foundation on the gridiron in Eufaula. The middle brother between Lucious and Leroy, Dewey anchored the Ir...
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Ironheads fast start not enough in 62-26 loss to Sequoyah
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Ironheads fast start not enough in 62-26 loss to Sequoyah
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
September 18, 2025
The Eufaula Ironheads (0-2) fell hard to the Tahlequah Sequoyah Indians 69-26 Friday night at Eufaula’s Paul Bell Stadium on homecoming night. It was a meeting between two great friends in Sequoyah’s ...
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Vandiver’s three-hit showcase powers Checotah Lady Wildcats past Central
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Vandiver’s three-hit showcase powers Checotah Lady Wildcats past Central
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
September 18, 2025
The Checotah Lady Wildcats lit up the diamond Friday night, cruising to a commanding 9-1 victory over the Central Lady Tigers, thanks to a stellar night at the plate from Layna Vandiver, who went a pe...
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Eufaula Lady Ironheads crush Idabel Warriors behind Green’s grand slam brilliance
B:, Sports...
Eufaula Lady Ironheads crush Idabel Warriors behind Green’s grand slam brilliance
By RODNEY HALTOM SPORTS EDITOR page B1 
September 18, 2025
The Eufaula Lady Ironheads (8-11) lit up the scoreboard Tuesday night, cruising past the Idabel Warriors 15-0 in a dominant all-around performance. The victory was fueled by Leah Green’s clutch bat an...
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Checotah Wildcats grind out 14-6 win over Dewey
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Checotah Wildcats grind out 14-6 win over Dewey
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
September 18, 2025
The Checotah Wildcats showed grit and determination Friday night, grinding out a 14-6 victory over the Dewey Bulldoggers in front of a fired-up home crowd during homecoming for Checotah at Ray Grandst...
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Seminole survives Checotah 34-27
B:, Sports...
Seminole survives Checotah 34-27
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
September 11, 2025
The Seminole Chieftains were lucky to go home with a 34-27 win over the Checotah Wildcats Friday night. Checotah’s penalties that accumulated to over 100 yards. The Wildcats moved the football up and ...
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Wolverines and Ironheads match up in first game
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Wolverines and Ironheads match up in first game
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
September 11, 2025
The Vian Wolverines (20) took control early of Friday night’s game against the Eufaula Ironheads (0-1) and finished with a 41-7 win. Vian stunned the Ironheads’ defense by scoring 22 points in the fir...
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Stigler Lady Panthers top Checotah 16-3
B:, Sports...
Stigler Lady Panthers top Checotah 16-3
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
September 11, 2025
The Stigler Lady Panthers came out swinging and never looked back, erupting for 15 runs in the first inning on their way to a 16-3 victory over the Checotah Lady Wildcats (7-6) Friday at the Eufaula F...
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Lady Ironheads walk off Little Axe in thrilling finish
B:, Sports...
Lady Ironheads walk off Little Axe in thrilling finish
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
September 11, 2025
It came down to the wire Thursday night as the Eufaula Lady Ironheads (5-10) pulled off a dramatic 3-2 walkoff victory over the Little Axe Lady Indians. Down 2-1 in the bottom of the sixth, Rayleigh P...
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Eufaula squared off against Holdenville in scrimmage action
B:, Sports...
Eufaula squared off against Holdenville in scrimmage action
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
September 4, 2025
The Eufaula Ironheads had to reschedule scrimmage with Warner on Thursday due to rain. However, Eufaula managed to get Holdenville to come to Paul Bell Stadium on Friday to scrimmage. It appears that ...
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Sooners crush Illinois State 35-3 behind record-breaking debut
B:, Sports...
Sooners crush Illinois State 35-3 behind record-breaking debut
September 4, 2025
Norman was electric Saturday night as John Mateer delivered a debut for the ages, leading the No. 18 Oklahoma Sooners to a dominant 35-3 win over Illinois State. Mateer, a transfer from Washington Sta...
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Checotah Wildcats dominate Okmulgee Bulldogs 62-28
B:, Sports...
Checotah Wildcats dominate Okmulgee Bulldogs 62-28
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
September 4, 2025
The Checotah Wildcats started the football season with a dominant 62-28 victory over the Okmulgee Bulldogs. Checotah started the game with a touchdown reception by Landyn Thomason. The Wildcats sophom...
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B:, Sports...
OSSAA Board unanimously blocks Glencoe High School players’ eligibility
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
August 21, 2025
The hopes of four Glencoe High School basketball players to suit up this season have been dashed after the Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association (OSSAA) Board of Directors unanimously denie...
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Blast from the past
B:, Sports...
Blast from the past
August 21, 2025
Joe Golding is an Ironhead from Eufaula. He and his brother Joe Lester, went on to be successful head coaches in Texas. The Texas Quote of the Day: “When I was a freshman at Oklahoma in 1946, the game...
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Checotah Lady Wildcats win battle of the cats over Stigler Lady Panthers, 6-2
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Checotah Lady Wildcats win battle of the cats over Stigler Lady Panthers, 6-2
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
August 21, 2025
The Checotah Lady Wildcats (2-1) roared to victory Friday night, taking down the Stigler Lady Panthers 6-2 in front of a fired-up home crowd. Aurora Madewell wasted no time getting things started, dri...
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Survivors still crushing cancer
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Survivors still crushing cancer
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
October 30, 2025
Rochelle Holmes, Cheryl Sasser, Dena Kay Miller, Sandra Davidson, Lisa Rodebush, Iris Park, Sherry Pitts, Terri Fields, Melina Goatcher, Debbie Wycoff, Penny Marshall, Imogene Duvall and several other...
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Domestic Violence Event Oct. 23
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Domestic Violence Event Oct. 23
October 30, 2025
Each year organizer LaDonna Rhodes and her daughter Felicia Brittle share their stories of surviving domestic abuse. See story on page A2. The McIntosh County Democrat invites the community to come ou...
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Fall & Halloween Happenings
By Checotah Perk?s 4th Annual Zombie Ball A night to Dismember Sat., Oct. 25 from 6-9 p.m. 317 W. Gentry Ave. 
October 30, 2025
Zombie Crawl to The Gentry Cinema Special showing of Tim Burton’s Corpse Bride Crawl at 7:30 p.m. , Movie at 8 p.m. Hallowbaloo Fall Festival Sat., Oct. 25 at 4 p.m. Water Street, Carlton Landing Nine...
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Military Order of the Purple Heart to honor veterans
October 30, 2025
A Special Wreath Laying Ceremony for family members of veterans who gave their lives in Vietnam was recently announced by Don Nichols of the Military Order of the Purple Heart. The Military Order of t...
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Worship in the City
October 30, 2025
A Community Worship Service Sunday, Oct. 26 starting at 5 p.m. Checotah Veterans Park Don’t miss this time of coming together in unity and love.
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