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2025 Eufaula Indian Journal Ladylronheads’ Players of the Year
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2025 Eufaula Indian Journal Ladylronheads’ Players of the Year
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
May 8, 2025
The Eufaula Lady Ironheads finished the 2024-25 season with a 13-14 record and a trip to the Class 4A Area tournament under new head coach Jason Radomski. The Lady Ironheads competed at a high level a...
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Local anglers make it a family affair
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Local anglers make it a family affair
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
May 1, 2025
Sean and Patty McAllister moved their family to Lake Eufaula in 2009. Having grown up in Wilburton, Sean fished Lake Eufaula with his dad for years and soon fishing became the sport he loved and would...
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Checotah Wildcats win in thriller over the Eufaula Ironheads
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Checotah Wildcats win in thriller over the Eufaula Ironheads
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
May 1, 2025
The Checotah Wildcats (1117) delivered a jaw-dropping finish Tuesday night, walking off the Eufaula Ironheads (515) in a heart-pounding 6-5 victory at Checotah. With the score tied at five in the bott...
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Idabel closes out regular season in a comeback against Eufaula Lady Ironheads
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Idabel closes out regular season in a comeback against Eufaula Lady Ironheads
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
May 1, 2025
In a nail-biting showdown, the Idabel Lady Warriors came back from a four-run deficit over the Eufaula Lady Ironheads, 10-7, on Tuesday at the Class 5A District Tournament at Stigler. Eufaula ends the...
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Lady Ironheads battle hard but fall to Savanna Lady Dawgs in a thriller
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Lady Ironheads battle hard but fall to Savanna Lady Dawgs in a thriller
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
April 24, 2025
The Eufaula Lady Ironheads put up a fierce fight on Thursday but ultimately fell to the Savanna Varsity SP Lady Dawgs, 8-4, in a hard-fought matchup packed with drama and big plays. Savanna struck fir...
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Checotah Track and Field meet hosts most events
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Checotah Track and Field meet hosts most events
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
April 24, 2025
The Checotah Track and Field meet on Thursday was a success for most events. Checotah could not host the long jump or pole-vault due to not having the facilities. However, multiple schools participate...
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Green goes off as Lady Ironheads smash Vian, 10-3
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Green goes off as Lady Ironheads smash Vian, 10-3
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
April 10, 2025
Freshman Leah Green was unstoppable. The Eufaula Lady Ironheads star turned the field into her personal highlight reel Thursday night, blasting a home run, ripping a triple, and capping off a perfect ...
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Eufaula siblings Rylee and Cody McNeill shine in Heartland Conference Golf tournament
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Eufaula siblings Rylee and Cody McNeill shine in Heartland Conference Golf tournament
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
April 10, 2025
A pair of Eufaula siblings shined at the Heartland Conference Golf Tournament in Henryetta on Thursday as Rylee McNeill placed first in the girls division and her brother Cody McNeill placed second in...
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Lady Wildcats launch comeback
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Lady Wildcats launch comeback
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
April 10, 2025
CHECOTAH — It was a showdown packed with drama, grit, and heart-pounding action for both teams as the Checotah Lady Wildcats (0-7) nearly pulled off the unthinkable Monday evening, erasing a 12-run de...
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Wildcats roar past Pirates for big win at Beggs
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Wildcats roar past Pirates for big win at Beggs
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
April 10, 2025
The Checotah Wildcats brought the heat Thursday, exploding for a 13-5 victory over the Mannford Pirates in a high-energy showdown at the Beggs baseball tournament. With the win, the Wildcats notched t...
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Ironheads shut out Haskell 10-0
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Ironheads shut out Haskell 10-0
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
March 20, 2025
The Eufaula Ironheads (33) defeated the Haskell Haymakers 10-0 on Thursday thanks in part to seven runs in the fourth inning. Dawson Hughes singled, scoring one run, Hayden Robinson singled, scoring o...
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Pippenger leads Eufaula Lady Ironheads to victory over Warner
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Pippenger leads Eufaula Lady Ironheads to victory over Warner
By RODNEY HALTOM SPORTS EDITOR Eufaula senior Kate Pip-penger 
March 20, 2025
Eufaula senior Kate Pippenger drove in seven runs on three hits to lead the Lady Ironheads past the Warner Lady Eagles 15-8 on Monday. “I was proud of Kate. She showed our opponents that she could hit...
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Duvall rallies Wildcats to shutout win over Morris
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Duvall rallies Wildcats to shutout win over Morris
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
March 20, 2025
Checotah freshman Traegan Duvall was perfect at the plate going 3-for-3 at bats, as the Wildcats defeated Morris Eagles Varsity 14-0 on Friday to improve their record 2-7. Traegan Duvall singled in th...
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Eufaula defensive coordinator Wade Couch hired as new Madill’s head football coach
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Eufaula defensive coordinator Wade Couch hired as new Madill’s head football coach
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
March 20, 2025
Madill has hired Wade Couch, formerly the defensive coordinator at Eufaula, as their new head football coach. Couch is taking over for John Heavner, who stepped down after one season at Madill. Couch ...
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Stigler scores 33 runs in one inning breaking an Oklahoma record
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Stigler scores 33 runs in one inning breaking an Oklahoma record
By JOHN BLOCK STIGLER SPORTS EDITOR 
March 20, 2025
Stigler baseball broke an Oklahoma record and tied for fifth all-time nationally on March 11 according to the NFHS (National Federation of State High School Association) Record Book with 33 runs score...
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Fisher, more than a ranch
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Fisher, more than a ranch
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
March 13, 2025
When you think of sports in Eufaula, Oklahoma, one of the first names that comes to mind is the Selmons. However, there is another family that is synonymous with the Selmons, the Fisher family. The Fi...
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Verdigris sweeps Wildcats on the baseball diamond
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Verdigris sweeps Wildcats on the baseball diamond
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
March 13, 2025
The Checotah Wildcats (1-5) had a tough start to the baseball season as they fell to Verdigris 21-2 on Monday. The Wildcats are looking to improve from their 10-21 record from last season. Verdigris j...
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Berryhill defeats Eufaula in season opener
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Berryhill defeats Eufaula in season opener
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
March 13, 2025
The Berryhill Chiefs defeated the Eufaula Ironheads 8-0 on Monday. The Chiefs started to jump out on top with an error by the Ironheads. The Ironheads (0-3) struggled offensively at the plate while Be...
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Hall of Fame basketball coach Truman Dixon passes away
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Hall of Fame basketball coach Truman Dixon passes away
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
March 13, 2025
Checotah Hall of Fame basketball coach Truman Dixon passed away at the age of 99 on Sunday, March 9, 2025 in Muskogee. Dixon was a proud member of the United States Marine Corp., a loving husband, fat...
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Wildcats pick up huge road win over Pirates
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Wildcats pick up huge road win over Pirates
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
February 6, 2025
The Checotah Wildcats (2-10) earned a huge 47-38 victory over the Poteau Pirates Friday night at Poteau. Checotah entered the game with two starters out with sickness - Rowan Chapman and Aum Patel - w...
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Treasurer honored at retirement party
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Treasurer honored at retirement party
By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR 
July 3, 2025
Retiring McIntosh County Treasurer Betty Whisenhunt received high praise from the Oklahoma State Auditor and Inspector Cindy Byrd at Whisenhunt’s retirement party Friday. “She could give courses acros...
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Council approves water rate increase for city and rural users
By SHAUNA BELYEU GENERAL MANAGER 
July 3, 2025
A newly adopted ordinance, passed June 9 by the City Council, increases rates for all users, including those living outside city limits. This new ordinance officially raises monthly water rates for re...
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Lightning strike kills Eufaula woman in cemetery
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Lightning strike kills Eufaula woman in cemetery
By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR 
July 3, 2025
A 57-year-old Eufaula woman was killed by lightning during a routine stroll through a cemetery Friday evening. Joy Ann Rogers was walking through Greenwood cemetery shortly before 7 p.m. when a thunde...
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Family, friends and fans bid farewell to Blues legend
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Family, friends and fans bid farewell to Blues legend
By LENORE BECHTEL 
July 3, 2025
Her casket rested below center stage at the Checotah Performing Arts Center, open for friends, fans, and family to view her precious body before her life’s celebration began. No one lingered long. Tha...
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Classmates reunite after years apart during Checotah Alumni weekend
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Classmates reunite after years apart during Checotah Alumni weekend
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
July 3, 2025
Class of 1975 honor Jim Caro as 'Significant Alumni' Classmates from all over the U.S. reunited after years apart during Checotah Alumni weekend. The Class of 1975 celebrated their 50th reunion by hon...
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