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Eufaula Indian Journal names Lady Ironheads Players of the Year
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Eufaula Indian Journal names Lady Ironheads Players of the Year
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
April 16, 2026
The Eufaula Lady Ironheads turned in a memorable season marked by determination, teamwork and standout individual performances, and several players are now being recognized for their contributions. Un...
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Ironheads collect 10 hits in loss to Seminole
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Ironheads collect 10 hits in loss to Seminole
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
April 16, 2026
The Eufaula Ironheads (29) matched Seminole hit-forhit and played error-free baseball, but a five-run first inning proved too much to overcome in a 10-2 loss Tuesday. Eufaula struck first when Koltyn ...
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McIntosh County Democrat honors Checotah Wildcats Players of the Year following memorable season
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McIntosh County Democrat honors Checotah Wildcats Players of the Year following memorable season
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
April 16, 2026
The McIntosh County Democrat (MCD) has announced its 2026 Checotah Wildcats Basketball Players of the Year, recognizing a successful and hard-fought season for the Checotah Wildcats. With strong leade...
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McIntosh County Democrat honors Checotah Lady Wildcats Players of the Year
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McIntosh County Democrat honors Checotah Lady Wildcats Players of the Year
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
April 16, 2026
The Checotah Lady Wildcats put together an impressive season marked by determination, growth and standout performances, and their efforts did not go unnoticed. Following a strong campaign under head c...
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Wildcats receive All-Conference honors
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Wildcats receive All-Conference honors
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
March 26, 2026
Congratulations to these athletes on being selected as All-Conference athletes. This honor is voted on by the coaches within our conference, which makes it a great accomplishment to be recognized by t...
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Oklahoma State Cowboys win three titles, finish second at NCAA wrestling championships
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Oklahoma State Cowboys win three titles, finish second at NCAA wrestling championships
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
March 26, 2026
Oklahoma State was the first team in NCAA history to have three true freshman champions in the same year. Oklahoma State wrestlers Sergio Vega, Landon Robideau and Jax Forrest won individual titles at...
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Caleb Knight: From Oklahoma to professional baseball
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Caleb Knight: From Oklahoma to professional baseball
By RODNEY HALTOM HALTOM?S HUDDLE 
March 26, 2026
Caleb Knight is an American professional baseball player best known for his time as a catcher in the Chicago Cubs organization and their minor-league system. Born on January 2, 1996, in Checotah, Knig...
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Lady Ironheads achieve Heartland Conference honors
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Lady Ironheads achieve Heartland Conference honors
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
March 26, 2026
ing 16-13 on the season before falling by four points in Area play. Led by Coach Jason Radomski and Coach Efurd, they have groomed this team to be competitive for seasons Several Eufaula Lady Ironhead...
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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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Checotah Wildcats fall to Keys Cougars, 67-57
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Checotah Wildcats fall to Keys Cougars, 67-57
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
March 5, 2026
The Checotah Wildcats battled from start to finish but were unable to overcome a strong offensive showing by the Keys Cougars, falling 6757 in a hard-fought contest. Checotah came out aggressive in th...
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Victory Christian ends season for Lady Wildcats
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Victory Christian ends season for Lady Wildcats
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
March 5, 2026
The Victory Christian Lady Conquerors brought the Checotah Lady Wildcats’ (4-18) season to a close Friday at Keys with a 48-34 regional victory. Checotah came out strong in the opening quarter, settin...
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Eufaula Lady Ironheads season comes to an end
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Eufaula Lady Ironheads season comes to an end
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
March 5, 2026
Eufaula (17-13) senior Lauren Gray led Eufaula to a 52-39 consolation semifinal win over Perkins-Tryon as she led her team with 14 points on Friday at Catoosa. Skiatook ended the Lady Ironheads season...
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No. 9 Ironheads outlast No. 13 Preston 63-60 in OT
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No. 9 Ironheads outlast No. 13 Preston 63-60 in OT
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
February 19, 2026
The No. 9 ranked Eufaula Ironheads (20-3) used great defense by Ty Sparks and Doltyn Lane in overtime to defeat No. 13 Preston Pirates at Preston on Tuesday. It was a game that Eufaula had to play aga...
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Bumgarner leads Lady Ironheads to victory
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Bumgarner leads Lady Ironheads to victory
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
February 19, 2026
The Eufaula Lady Ironheads earned a huge 38-31 on the road victory over the Preston Lady Pirates. Eufaula senior Johna Bumgarner scored 11 of her 17 total points in the fourth period to rally to victo...
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Sallisaw steamrolls Lady Wildcats 67-18
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Sallisaw steamrolls Lady Wildcats 67-18
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
February 19, 2026
The Sallisaw Lady Black Diamonds had another highlight game, this time it was against the Checotah Lady Wildcats (4-17) who fell 6718 at Sallisaw. Emma Martin found her spot on the court and rained do...
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Wildcats roll over Sallisaw 57-45
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Wildcats roll over Sallisaw 57-45
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
February 19, 2026
The Checotah Wildcats (616) extended their win streak to two after a dominating first half performance over the Sallisaw Black Diamonds 57-45 on Monday. Checotah built as great as a 19-point lead at 3...
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No. 9 Eufaula Ironheads rally past No. 18 Muldrow Bulldogs to win Checotah Crossroads Classic Championship, 60-53
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No. 9 Eufaula Ironheads rally past No. 18 Muldrow Bulldogs to win Checotah Crossroads Classic Championship, 60-53
By RODNEY HALTOM RODNEY HALTOM SPORTS SPORTSEDITOR 
January 29, 2026
The No. 9 Eufaula Ironheads (15-3) capped off a thrilling comeback to capture the Checotah Crossroads Classic Championship with a 60-53 victory over the No. 18 Muldrow Bulldogs on Saturday. It was the...
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Lady Wildcats defeat Eufaula for 53-48 rivalry win
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Lady Wildcats defeat Eufaula for 53-48 rivalry win
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
January 29, 2026
In a rivalry game that came down to the final minutes, the Checotah Lady Wildcats held their composure late to defeat the Eufaula Lady Ironheads 53-48 on Tuesday night. The Lady Ironheads led by Johna...
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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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