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Wildcats win 21-14 in 110th meeting
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Wildcats win 21-14 in 110th meeting
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
November 13, 2025
It lived up to its billing as the Checotah Wildcats (6-4, 4-3 District 3A-3) defended a Eufaula Ironheads’ (2-8, 2-5 District 3A-3) rally late in the fourth quarter to win 21-14, winning the McIntosh ...
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Former NFL Commissioner Paul Tagliabue dies at 84
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
November 13, 2025
Paul Tagliabue, who guided the NFL through 17 years of labor peace and expansion, died Sunday at 84 from heart failure in Chevy Chase, Maryland. He had battled Parkinson’s disease. Serving as commissi...
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Ty Dodd, Eufaula’s Gentle Giant, receives interest from Minnesota Vikings
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Ty Dodd, Eufaula’s Gentle Giant, receives interest from Minnesota Vikings
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
November 13, 2025
One of Eufaula’s best linemen is completing his senior season at East Central University in Ada. Dodd, (6’6”, 290 lbs.) is the starting center for the Tigers. Dodd is a versatile player that has playe...
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Eufaula, Checotah square off in storied rivalry in 110th Meeting
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Eufaula, Checotah square off in storied rivalry in 110th Meeting
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
November 6, 2025
For more than a century, few rivalries in Oklahoma high school football have carried the tradition, emotion, and community pride of the Eufaula Ironheads vs. Checotah Wildcats matchup. This is the lon...
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Wildcats defeat Idabel in Overtime Thriller
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Wildcats defeat Idabel in Overtime Thriller
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
November 6, 2025
In one of the most unforgettable games of the season, the Checotah Wildcats clawed their way to a dramatic overtime victory against the Idabel Warriors in a Friday night thriller that had fans on thei...
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Ironheads fall to No. 1 Lincoln Christian
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Ironheads fall to No. 1 Lincoln Christian
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
November 6, 2025
No. 1 Lincoln Christian Bulldogs defeated the Eufaula Ironheads 62-0 win on the road. Lincoln had 554 yards of offense en route to a 49-0 halftime lead, while the defense held Eufaula (2-4, 2-7) to ju...
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Eufaula Lady Ironheads earn Post-Season honors
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Eufaula Lady Ironheads earn Post-Season honors
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
November 6, 2025
The Eufaula Lady Ironheads season ended earlier than they wanted but several made post-season honors. Rayleigh Peterson, Emma Lovett, Hannah Needham and Leah Green earned district and regional honors....
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Bearcats claw past OSU Cowboys on Homecoming 49-17
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
October 30, 2025
Homecoming weekend in Stillwater didn’t go as planned for the Cowboys as Oklahoma State fell to No. 24 Cincinnati, 49-17. After a slow start, Rodney Fields Jr. gave OSU fans something to cheer about w...
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Eufaula outguns Stigler in 49–42 shootout
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Eufaula outguns Stigler in 49–42 shootout
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
October 30, 2025
In one of the most electrifying games of the season, the Eufaula Ironheads (2-5, 2-2 district) defeated the Stigler Panthers 49–42 on Friday night in a battle that showcased two explosive offenses tra...
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Sooners bounce back big: Mateer, defense dominate in win over Gamecocks
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Sooners bounce back big: Mateer, defense dominate in win over Gamecocks
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
October 30, 2025
Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer and the Sooner defense left no doubt Saturday, as OU rebounded from last week’s loss to Texas with a statement 26-7 victory over South Carolina at Williams-Brice Stadi...
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Holland Hall edges Checotah in nail-biter, 29-26
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Holland Hall edges Checotah in nail-biter, 29-26
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
October 30, 2025
The Checotah Wildcats left everything on the field Thursday night, falling just short in a 29-26 thriller against the Holland Hall Dutchmen — a matchup that showcased grit, heart, and big-time playmak...
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Tulsa topples Oklahoma State in historic 19-12 stunner
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Tulsa topples Oklahoma State in historic 19-12 stunner
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
September 25, 2025
The Tulsa Golden Hurricane (2-2) stormed into Boone Pickens Stadium on Friday night and snapped decades of frustration with a gritty 19-12 win over Oklahoma State (1-2). It marked TU’s first win over ...
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Sooner/Ironhead legend: Dewey Selmon’s journey from Eufaula to the NFL
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Sooner/Ironhead legend: Dewey Selmon’s journey from Eufaula to the NFL
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
September 25, 2025
Before he became a force at the University of Oklahoma and in the NFL, Dewey Selmon built his foundation on the gridiron in Eufaula. The middle brother between Lucious and Leroy, Dewey anchored the Ir...
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Ironheads fast start not enough in 62-26 loss to Sequoyah
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Ironheads fast start not enough in 62-26 loss to Sequoyah
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
September 18, 2025
The Eufaula Ironheads (0-2) fell hard to the Tahlequah Sequoyah Indians 69-26 Friday night at Eufaula’s Paul Bell Stadium on homecoming night. It was a meeting between two great friends in Sequoyah’s ...
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Vandiver’s three-hit showcase powers Checotah Lady Wildcats past Central
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Vandiver’s three-hit showcase powers Checotah Lady Wildcats past Central
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
September 18, 2025
The Checotah Lady Wildcats lit up the diamond Friday night, cruising to a commanding 9-1 victory over the Central Lady Tigers, thanks to a stellar night at the plate from Layna Vandiver, who went a pe...
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Eufaula Lady Ironheads crush Idabel Warriors behind Green’s grand slam brilliance
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Eufaula Lady Ironheads crush Idabel Warriors behind Green’s grand slam brilliance
By RODNEY HALTOM SPORTS EDITOR page B1 
September 18, 2025
The Eufaula Lady Ironheads (8-11) lit up the scoreboard Tuesday night, cruising past the Idabel Warriors 15-0 in a dominant all-around performance. The victory was fueled by Leah Green’s clutch bat an...
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Checotah Wildcats grind out 14-6 win over Dewey
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Checotah Wildcats grind out 14-6 win over Dewey
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
September 18, 2025
The Checotah Wildcats showed grit and determination Friday night, grinding out a 14-6 victory over the Dewey Bulldoggers in front of a fired-up home crowd during homecoming for Checotah at Ray Grandst...
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Seminole survives Checotah 34-27
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Seminole survives Checotah 34-27
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
September 11, 2025
The Seminole Chieftains were lucky to go home with a 34-27 win over the Checotah Wildcats Friday night. Checotah’s penalties that accumulated to over 100 yards. The Wildcats moved the football up and ...
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Wolverines and Ironheads match up in first game
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Wolverines and Ironheads match up in first game
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
September 11, 2025
The Vian Wolverines (20) took control early of Friday night’s game against the Eufaula Ironheads (0-1) and finished with a 41-7 win. Vian stunned the Ironheads’ defense by scoring 22 points in the fir...
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Stigler Lady Panthers top Checotah 16-3
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Stigler Lady Panthers top Checotah 16-3
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
September 11, 2025
The Stigler Lady Panthers came out swinging and never looked back, erupting for 15 runs in the first inning on their way to a 16-3 victory over the Checotah Lady Wildcats (7-6) Friday at the Eufaula F...
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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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