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Eufaula Indian Journal names Ironheads Players of the Year
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Eufaula Indian Journal names Ironheads Players of the Year
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
April 9, 2026
The Eufaula Ironheads put together one of the most successful campaigns in program history, finishing with 28 wins and earning a trip to the state tournament — a milestone that reflected months of har...
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Wildcats and Ironheads run to success at Checotah Crossroads Classic Track Meet
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Wildcats and Ironheads run to success at Checotah Crossroads Classic Track Meet
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
April 9, 2026
The Checotah Wildcats and Eufaula Ironheads had a successful day at the Checotah Crossroads Classic Track meet on Thursday. Bethany won the meet as a team with Beggs placing second, Eufaula third and ...
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Ironheads rally late, outslug Okemah in 9-7 Thriller
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Ironheads rally late, outslug Okemah in 9-7 Thriller
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
April 9, 2026
The Ironheads had to fight for it — and delivered when it mattered most. Eufaula outlasted Okemah 9-7 in a back-and-forth battle Thursday, using a clutch sixth-inning surge to seal the win. After fall...
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Wildcats unleash offensive onslaught in shutout of Spiro
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Wildcats unleash offensive onslaught in shutout of Spiro
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
April 9, 2026
Checotah came out swinging — and never let up. The Checotah Wildcats erupted early and rolled to a dominant 12-0 shutout over the Spiro Bulldogs on Tuesday, overwhelming their opponent with explosive ...
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Lady Ironheads top the field to win Canadian Golf Tournament; Lady Wildcats place 6th
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Lady Ironheads top the field to win Canadian Golf Tournament; Lady Wildcats place 6th
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
April 2, 2026
The Eufaula Lady Ironheads brought home hardware Wednesday, capturing the team title at the Canadian Golf Tournament at Arrowhead Golf Course with a strong all-around performance. Eufaula set the tone...
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Matt Helms: From Eufaula High School to collegiate and professional baseball
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Matt Helms: From Eufaula High School to collegiate and professional baseball
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
April 2, 2026
Matt Helms is an American baseball player best known for his standout performances at Eufaula High School in Oklahoma and later in college and independent professional leagues. Helms became one of the...
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Ironheads explode early run past Canadian 14-5
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Ironheads explode early run past Canadian 14-5
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
April 2, 2026
The Eufaula Ironheads (15) came out swinging Friday night and never let up, powering past Canadian in their first commanding victory of the season, 14-5. Eufaula wasted no time lighting up the scorebo...
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Ferguson’s big day powers Wildcats in 15-1 rout over Roland
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Ferguson’s big day powers Wildcats in 15-1 rout over Roland
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
April 2, 2026
The Checotah Wildcats (12-2) came out swinging and never looked back. Behind a clutch performance from Taten Ferguson, Checotah Varsity rolled past Roland 15-1 on Monday in dominant fashion. Ferguson ...
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Rangers end season for mighty Ironheads at State
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Rangers end season for mighty Ironheads at State
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
March 19, 2026
The Roland Rangers improved to a 24-1 record after defeating the Eufaula Ironheads 68-43 in the opening round of the Class 3A State Quarterfinals Tournament Friday at the OG&E Coliseum in Oklahoma Cit...
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Third-Inning surge lifts Tahlequah past Eufaula Lady Ironheads in season opener
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Third-Inning surge lifts Tahlequah past Eufaula Lady Ironheads in season opener
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
March 19, 2026
The Eufaula Lady Ironheads battled throughout Tuesday’s matchup, but a powerful third-inning rally by Tahlequah proved to be the difference as the Lady Tigers secured an 8-0 victory. Tahlequah struck ...
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Littleman earns state championship
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Littleman earns state championship
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
March 19, 2026
Eufaula freshman Kayne Littleman won the state championship at 181-pounds and his teammate TJ Tuch placed 3rd in the same division. Eufaula senior Luke Hodgins placed fourth in the 242-pound division ...
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Wildcats explode in third to run past Heavener
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Wildcats explode in third to run past Heavener
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
March 19, 2026
The Checotah Wildcats (6-1) broke the game wide open with a massive third inning, scoring nine runs on their way to an impressive 11-2 victory over Heavener on Tuesday. After Heavener grabbed an early...
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Redhawks soar again: Stidham claims third straight ORES State Championship
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Redhawks soar again: Stidham claims third straight ORES State Championship
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
March 12, 2026
SHAWNEE — Excellence has become a tradition for the Stidham Redhawks. The Stidham 7th and 8th grade boys basketball team capped off a remarkable season February 12–14 at North Rock Creek High School i...
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Wildcats rally late to Edge Beggs 2-1
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Wildcats rally late to Edge Beggs 2-1
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
March 12, 2026
CHECOTAH — The Checotah Wildcats showed grit on Tuesday, battling through a tight contest before pushing across the go-ahead run late to defeat Beggs 2-1. With the game locked at 1-1 in the bottom of ...
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Ironheads punch ticket to the Big House with gritty 48-42 win over Chandler
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Ironheads punch ticket to the Big House with gritty 48-42 win over Chandler
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
March 12, 2026
The Eufaula Ironheads are headed back to the state tournament after grinding out a hard-fought 48-42 victory over Chandler, securing their place at the OSSAA State Tournament at the Big House in Oklah...
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A family tradition: The James family’s journey to the State Tournament
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A family tradition: The James family’s journey to the State Tournament
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
March 12, 2026
For most basketball players, reaching the state tournament is the highlight of a high school career. For one family, it has become a tradition spanning more than three decades. The James family has bu...
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Ironheads tame Wolves for Regional Consolation Championship
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Ironheads tame Wolves for Regional Consolation Championship
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
March 5, 2026
The Eufaula Ironheads continued their outstanding season with a commanding 5837 victory over the Heavener Wolves to capture the consolation regional championship and punch their ticket to area play. F...
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FFA local Shayla Dismukes wins big at Muskogee
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FFA local Shayla Dismukes wins big at Muskogee
March 5, 2026
Shayla Dismukes from Checotah had a great showing recently at the Muskogee Regional Junior Livestock Show winning multiple divisions. Dismukes won Grand Champion Market Steer with a 1,435 pound steer ...
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Miller punched ticket to State
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Miller punched ticket to State
March 5, 2026
Payden Miller of Checotah punched his ticket to the state-wrestling meet after placing fourth in the Class 3A East Regionals at Blackwell.
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Alvidrez wins PBR Premier Tour debut
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Alvidrez wins PBR Premier Tour debut
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
March 5, 2026
Andrew Alvidrez went a perfect 3-for-3 to win the debut of Professional Bull Riders’ (PBR) Unleash The Beast (UTB) in Bridgeport Saturday night before a sold-out crowd at Total Mortgage Arena. Alvidre...
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More adoptions, less litters
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More adoptions, less litters
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
April 23, 2026
Two more city pound dogs found their forever homes through Paws N Claws rescue efforts this week. McIntosh County and abroad definitely need more adoptions and less litters of puppies and kittens. Of ...
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Checotah daycare case moves forward in district court
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Checotah daycare case moves forward in district court
April 23, 2026
SHAUNA BELYEU GENERAL MANAGER A Checotah couple accused of abusing children in an in-home daycare appeared April 16 in McIntosh County District Court for a preliminary hearing before Associate Distric...
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Election Board hears contest in county commissioners race
April 23, 2026
The McIntosh County Election Board heard testimony at 10 a.m.Thursday, April 16, in a contest of candidacy filed against District 1 County Commissioner candidate Jeffery Coleman (Mc-Intosh County sher...
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Suspect accused of striking patrol car, fleeing deputies before arrest
By SHAUNA BELYEU GENERAL MANAGER 
April 23, 2026
A McIntosh County man was arrested April 16 on a complaint of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, according to a probable cause affidavit. Steven Wayne Smith, 54, of Checotah, was taken into ...
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Senior Send Off and upcoming events
April 23, 2026
It’s hard to believe another school year has already come and is almost gone as seniors prepare for their last days in class, on stages and on the field. Here are a few end of the year events to remem...
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