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OSU signs $7 million quarterback Drew Mestemaker
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
January 8, 2026
Quarterback Drew Mestemaker — one of the nation’s top prospects in the transfer portal — will play for new coach Eric Morris next season at Oklahoma State. He is the first player to join OSU via the t...
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No. 13 Rejoice Christian Eagles fly away with 74-58 victory over No. 8 Eufaula Ironheads
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No. 13 Rejoice Christian Eagles fly away with 74-58 victory over No. 8 Eufaula Ironheads
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
January 8, 2026
If you like highflying, fastpaced basketball games then you would have wanted to be at Eufaula Saturday afternoon. The No. 13 Rejoice Christian Eagles (6-4) was riding a five-game win streak entering ...
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46th Duvall’s Jackpot another success
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46th Duvall’s Jackpot another success
January 1, 2026
Checotah hosted the 46th Duvall’s Jackpot this past weekend. The steer-wrestling event brought in competitors from across the nation and beyond. The Duvall family is royalty in the steer-wrestling wor...
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Checotah Lady Wildcats defeat Eufaula in second round of Class 4A Area action
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Checotah Lady Wildcats defeat Eufaula in second round of Class 4A Area action
January 1, 2026
The Checotah Lady Wildcats earned a tough victory over in-county rival Eufaula Lady Ironheads (13-14) 4332 in the second round of the Class 4A Area at Crossing Christian. Checotah made a fast start ou...
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Wildcats survive Ironhead rally to win 21-14 in 110th meeting
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Wildcats survive Ironhead rally to win 21-14 in 110th meeting
January 1, 2026
It lived up to its billing as the Checotah Wildcats (6-4, 4-3 District 3A-3) survived a Eufaula Ironheads (2-8, 2-5 District 3A-3) rally late in the fourth quarter to win 21-14 and winning the McIntos...
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2025 Sports Highlights
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2025 Sports Highlights
January 1, 2026
Oklahoma and McIntosh County has seen a lot of great sporting events from the Oklahoma City Thunder winning the World Championship to Checotah’s Elijah Thomas playing for the OU Sooners to the Eufaula...
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OKC Thunder captures first NBA title in electrifying Game 7
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OKC Thunder captures first NBA title in electrifying Game 7
January 1, 2026
The drought is over. The Oklahoma City Thunder are NBA champions. With a deafening home crowd roaring behind them, the Thunder defeated the Indiana Pacers 103-91 Sunday night in Game 7, clinching the ...
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Signs commitment to University of Oklahoma
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Signs commitment to University of Oklahoma
January 1, 2026
In its 40th year of honoring the nation’s most elite high school athletes, Gatorade today announced Elijah Thomas of Checotah High School is the 2024-25 Gatorade Oklahoma Football Player of the Year. ...
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Ironheads edge Wildcats 59-50
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Ironheads edge Wildcats 59-50
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
December 25, 2025
It was the final game at the Perry Anderson Gymnasium Friday night at Eufaula. The gym first opened its doors to the Eufaula versus Checotah game in 1967 and now closed its doors with Eufaula hosting ...
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Alabama storms back from 17-point hole to knock out Oklahoma, 34-24
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Alabama storms back from 17-point hole to knock out Oklahoma, 34-24
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
December 25, 2025
Alabama turned an early nightmare into a College Football Playoff statement Friday night, erasing a 17-point deficit and surging past Oklahoma 34-24 in the first round of the CFP. After being dominate...
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Eufaula tops Checotah in rival barnburner
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Eufaula tops Checotah in rival barnburner
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
December 25, 2025
The No. 16 Eufaula Lady Ironheads (6-2) managed to defeat in-county rival Checotah 45-31 Tuesday night in the Perry Anderson Gymnasium. It was a battle from the opening tip as Eufaula relied on playin...
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Checotah gets first victories of the season at Haskell Tournament
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Checotah gets first victories of the season at Haskell Tournament
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
December 18, 2025
The Checotah Wildcats (23) ended the tournament with a 43-37 win over Berryhill on Saturday. It was impressive victory as Checotah head coach Malcolm Warrior say his players give great effort througho...
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Miscues cost Vian once more in state title game
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Miscues cost Vian once more in state title game
By DAVID SEELEY SPORTS EDITOR 
December 18, 2025
In last season’s Class 2A, Division II state title game, the Vian Wolverines had four turnovers, three of them leading to Davis touchdowns as the Wolves spoiled Vian’s perfect season with a 28-18 vict...
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No. 8 Ironheads steamroll Knights
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No. 8 Ironheads steamroll Knights
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
December 18, 2025
It was another exciting physical game for the No. 8 ranked Eufaula Ironheads (30) as they shut down the Henryetta Knights offense in a 6230 victory. The Knights made the first period interesting by pl...
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NSU and ECU football programs to participate in the inaugural First Americans Bowl
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NSU and ECU football programs to participate in the inaugural First Americans Bowl
December 4, 2025
The Northeastern State University football team has been selected to participate in the inaugural First Americans Bowl against East Central on Saturday, December 6, in Tahlequah at Doc Wadley Stadium,...
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MCD 2025 Checotah Football Players of the Year
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MCD 2025 Checotah Football Players of the Year
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
December 4, 2025
The Checotah Wildcats saw their 2025 football season come to an end, but not before leaving a mark built on resilience, growth, and undeniable pride in the blue and white. Though the final scoreboard ...
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Hoops season arrives: Ironheads and Wildcats ready to light up the hardwood
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Hoops season arrives: Ironheads and Wildcats ready to light up the hardwood
By RODNEY HALTOM SPORTS EDITOR page B1 
December 4, 2025
Basketball season has officially arrived in McIntosh County, and both the Eufaula Ironheads and the Checotah Wildcats are gearing up for what promises to be one of the most exciting winters in years a...
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No. 9 Longhorns rally to end Wildcats’ season in first-round playoff showdown
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No. 9 Longhorns rally to end Wildcats’ season in first-round playoff showdown
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
November 20, 2025
INOLA — For one dramatic half, the Checotah Wildcats looked poised to shock Class 3A. But a late second-quarter swing, punctuated by an 87yard pick-six with just six seconds left, ignited No. 9 Inola’...
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Eufaula’s Kacin Bass riding high toward a World Championship dream
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Eufaula’s Kacin Bass riding high toward a World Championship dream
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
November 20, 2025
Kacin Bass of Eufaula has been riding to success since the first time he burst out of the chute — and he’s not slowing down anytime soon. The young cowboy has already wrangled an impressive list of ac...
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Hodgins keeping All-State dream alive
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Hodgins keeping All-State dream alive
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
November 20, 2025
Eufaula senior football standout Luke Hodgins has been working hard to keep his dream of making All-State alive. Hodgins (6’2”, 220 lbs) is an overwhelming talent on the gridiron. He has played multip...
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Messiah comes to McIntosh County
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Messiah comes to McIntosh County
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
April 9, 2026
The Messiah came to McIntosh County once again. Over the course of two nights almost 1,200 people witnessed His return, but how many missed it? Though there have been several productions over the year...
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Webbers Falls man killed in motorcycle crash
By AMIE CATO-REMER COURTESY 
April 9, 2026
A Webbers Falls man was killed in a single-vehicle motorcycle crash late Saturday night in rural Muskogee County, according to Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP). The collision occurred at around 10:14 p.m...
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Easter weekend was eggs-tra special
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Easter weekend was eggs-tra special
By SHAUNA BELYEU GENERAL MANAGER 
April 9, 2026
McIntosh County Easter weekend was filled with activity, even as spring storms forced a few last-minute changes across the area. At Lake Eufaula State Park and other locations, rising water and soggy ...
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Commissioner races highlight McIntosh County ballot
By SHAUNA BELYEU GENERAL MANAGER 
April 9, 2026
Filing for the 2026 election cycle has closed, leaving McIntosh County voters with a mix of uncontested races and a handful of competitive contests. Several county officials filed for re-election with...
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10,000 drones depict 1 King Jesus over North America
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10,000 drones depict 1 King Jesus over North America
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
April 9, 2026
It was an extra-ordinary Holy Week in the U.S. with a spectacular light show that had never taken place before in Northern America. Thousands of drones lit up the sky over Manvel, TX as Aerial Illumin...
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