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Eufaula Ironheads suffer 57-19 road loss to Sallisaw
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Eufaula Ironheads suffer 57-19 road loss to Sallisaw
By DAVID SEELEY THE SEQUOYAH COUNTY TIMES 
September 25, 2025
The Eufaula Ironheads had a strong first half, but they faltered in the second half as the Sallisaw Black Diamonds defeated the Ironheads 57-19 last Friday night at Sallisaw’s Perry F. Lattimore Stadi...
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Lady Ironheads top Muldrow on senior night
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Lady Ironheads top Muldrow on senior night
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
September 25, 2025
It was a night to remember for the Eufaula Lady Ironheads. Behind a dazzling performance from pitcher Leah Green and clutch contributions from seniors Emma Lovett and Rayleigh Peterson, Eufaula shut o...
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Bohannon resigns as EPS Athletic Director
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Bohannon resigns as EPS Athletic Director
By STAFF REPORT 
August 28, 2025
Johnny Bohannon resigned his position as Eufaula Public Schools Athletic Director this past Eufaula School Board meeting. Bohannon has a reputation as being one of the most beloved and respected athle...
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Wildcats and Black Diamonds muscle through scrimmage action
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Wildcats and Black Diamonds muscle through scrimmage action
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
August 28, 2025
The Sallisaw Black Diamonds and the Checotah Wildcats scrimmaged each other Friday at Ray Grandstaff stadium in Checotah. Both teams were still evaluating players at multiple positions. Some players m...
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Players stand out in Eufaula scrimmage
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Players stand out in Eufaula scrimmage
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
August 28, 2025
The Eufaula Ironheads traveled to Morris last Friday for the season’s first scrimmage. Although the quarterback position is still open with no definite player named yet. Koltyn Lane took a lot of the ...
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Peterson’s homer not enough in Perry victory
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Peterson’s homer not enough in Perry victory
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
August 28, 2025
The Perry Lady Maroons exploded for six runs in the second inning and never looked back, handing the Eufaula Lady Ironheads (3-6) a 10-2 defeat on Saturday, Eufaula’s fifth straight loss. Perry’s big ...
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Checotah sends Okmulgee Bulldogs to the pound
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Checotah sends Okmulgee Bulldogs to the pound
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
August 28, 2025
The Checotah Wildcats (5-3) roared past the Muldrow Bulldogs on Saturday, cruising to an 8-1 victory at the Okmulgee Festival. Checotah wasted no time setting the tone. In the top of the first inning,...
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Eufaula roper Blake Deckard continues to ride to success
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Eufaula roper Blake Deckard continues to ride to success
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
July 24, 2025
Eufaula roper Blake Deckard has been consistently in the top 10 of world standings all spring and early summer, working to his second consecutive national finals qualification. His earnings at Cheyenn...
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Transfer rule poses new challenges for high school coaches acrosss the state
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Transfer rule poses new challenges for high school coaches acrosss the state
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
July 24, 2025
Ever since the Oklahoma Secondary Schools Athletic Association (OSSAA) implemented the (new) transfer rule, it has brought on new challenges to high school coaches throughout Oklahoma. The OSSAA’s tra...
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Grant Callison hired as new Eufaula Boys basketball coach
July 24, 2025
Eufaula School Board officially gave the ok to hire Grant Callison as the 2025-2026 boys basketball coach. Callison is a Eufaula graduate and has coached since 2012. He has achieved eight District Cha...
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Oklahoma’s 17-year-old Eli Willits No.1 pick in MLB
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
July 24, 2025
The Washington Nationals have landed a generational talent, officially reaching a deal with shortstop Eli Willits, the No. 1 overall pick in Sunday’s MLB amateur draft. Hailing from Fort Cobb-Broxton ...
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2025 NBA Finals schedule, dates
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2025 NBA Finals schedule, dates
June 12, 2025
Game 1: Pacers 111 OKC 110 Game 2: OKC 123 Pacers 107 Game 3: Wednesday, June 11 | Thunder vs. Pacers | 8:30 p.m. ET, ABC/fubo Game 4: Friday, June 13 | Thunder vs. Pacers | 8:30 p.m. ET, ABC/fubo *Ga...
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Oklahoma State wins 12th Men’s Golf National title
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
June 12, 2025
The Cowboys’ Eric Lee sealed the deal with a clutch performance on the final holes, as Oklahoma State claimed its 12th NCAA men’s golf championship, and its first in eight years, with a resounding 4-1...
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Wildcats scrimmage Indianola in basketball
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Wildcats scrimmage Indianola in basketball
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
June 12, 2025
The Checotah Wildcats scrimmaged the Indianola Indians at the Frost Event Center on Tuesday. Checotah head coach Malcolm Warrior will have huge voids to fill after losing key players R.J. Womack, Tyle...
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Muscogee Creek Nation invested in Oklahoma’s youth with All-Sports Camp
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Muscogee Creek Nation invested in Oklahoma’s youth with All-Sports Camp
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
June 12, 2025
The Muscogee Creek Nation (MCN) continues to invest in the health and quality of life of Oklahoma’s youth by conducting All-Sports camps throughout eastern Oklahoma. This year completes 15 years of co...
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Ruby Folfcner receives first MCD Greg Dixon award
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Ruby Folfcner receives first MCD Greg Dixon award
By Staff Reports 
May 29, 2025
Checotah senior Ruby Folkner received the first McIntosh County Democrat (MCD) Greg Dixon award. The award is presented to an athlete that represented the school and competed in multiple sports at a h...
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Sliai Gilgeous-Alexander ignites Thunder to 3-1 lead, puts NBA Finals within reach
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Sliai Gilgeous-Alexander ignites Thunder to 3-1 lead, puts NBA Finals within reach
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
May 29, 2025
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander delivered an electrifying, career- defining performance Monday night, dropping a playoff-best 40 points and carrying the Oklahoma City Thunder to a thrilling 128126 victory ove...
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Wo ni ack /Hamilton named MCD Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year
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Wo ni ack /Hamilton named MCD Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year
By Staff Reports 
May 29, 2025
Checotah seniors R.J. Womack and Sidney Hamilton received the 2025 Mc-Intosh County Democrat Sportsman and Sportswoman award Tuesday at the Checotah Sports Banquet. R.J. Womack was a member of the Che...
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Noriega commits to Carl Albert
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Noriega commits to Carl Albert
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
May 29, 2025
Former Eufaula Lady Ironhead softball standout Gabrielle Noriega committed to play at Carl Albert College. Noriega has the power to hit home runs and the arm strength to throw runners out in the infie...
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Brian Young hired as new offensive coordinator at Morris
May 29, 2025
NEWS RELEASE BY MORRIS PUBLIC SCHOOLS Brian Young is the new offensive coordinator for the Morris Football team. Coach Young lives in Checotah and is Married to Kara Young. They have two kids, Diesel ...
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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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Planting seeds of faith in a food desert
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Planting seeds of faith in a food desert
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
March 26, 2026
Spring has sprung and with it comes a new determination to get the People’s Garden going and growing again. Planting seeds of faith for a food desert in a town that needs a whole lot more faith to see...
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PNC volunteer helps community with new pet page
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PNC volunteer helps community with new pet page
By Staff Reports 
March 26, 2026
It takes a village to raise a child and to rescue dogs and cats in McIntosh County. Two years ago two local ladies, Lori Powell-Fells and LaDonna Brittle-Rhodes set out on a mission to help rescue the...
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Eufaula woman drowns in Lake Eufaula while aiding children
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Eufaula woman drowns in Lake Eufaula while aiding children
March 26, 2026
A 53-year-old Eufaula woman died Sunday afternoon after drowning at Lake Eufaula in Pittsburg County. The incident occurred around 3:10 p.m. at the 9 South Swim Area, according to the Oklahoma Highway...
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City Wide Spring Trash Off Saturday, April 18
March 26, 2026
Must have current city water bill to bring items to Heritage Waste or Senior Citizen Center Trash pickup is available for the elderly and those unable to leave their homes. Call the Chamber of Commerc...
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