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CMS Student Council election results
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CMS Student Council election results
September 11, 2025
President: Taggart Duvall Vice: Tristan Mowdy Treasurer: Hunter Madding Reporter: Layla Epley 6th grade representatives: Keagon Laguna, Spencer Stidham, Korie York, Adyson Madding, Kailey Lee 7th grad...
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Drillers honor Eufaula veteran
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Drillers honor Eufaula veteran
September 11, 2025
Former Army Sp4 Timothy Pickering of Eufaula was honored recently at the Driller Stadium in Tulsa as a “Hometown Hero,” a program that honors people who have had a lasting impact on the community. Pic...
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Plumb Theatre News
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Plumb Theatre News
By MATTIE MALOY PLUMB THEATRE 
September 11, 2025
Get in the spirit for Gospel Fest at the Plumb. To get in the mood for Gospel Fest, Paul Maloy and his faithful crew will lift the rafters with toetappin’ gospel on Friday, Sept. 12, and turn the stag...
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Education Department forced to release key card data for Matt Langston
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Education Department forced to release key card data for Matt Langston
By JENNIFER PALMER OKLAHONA WATCH 
September 11, 2025
Texan Matt Langston has kept his campaign business running while collecting a six-figure salary as the Department of Education’s chief policy advisor, though he rarely comes into the office. Langston ...
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Porum to host statewide scholastic chess tournament
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Porum to host statewide scholastic chess tournament
September 11, 2025
For the first time in the organization’s 27year history, the Oklahoma Scholastic Chess Organization (OSCO) will hold a tournament in Porum, a Muskogee County town with a population of 600. The Porum e...
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Xtreme murals in the cove
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Xtreme murals in the cove
September 11, 2025
Jack Fowler painted a mural on the walls of the restroom south of the Xtreme Liquor store while Alex Eickoff painted on nearby, on the walls of the lift station south of the restroom. While technicall...
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Court Report
September 11, 2025
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Lake Eufaula Fishing Report
September 11, 2025
Elevation is .5 ft. below normal and stable, water temperature 85°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level) Striped bass, striped bass hybrids, and white bass fair on Alabama rigs, flukes, hair jigs, and sass...
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New rules in effect now for nonresidents using public lands in Oklahoma
September 11, 2025
New this year, nonresidents accessing certain public hunting and fishing areas for any reason must check in and out of the area, and most nonresidents hunting game birds on a WMA (this includes any GM...
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Quote of the Week
September 11, 2025
“You can only become truly accomplished at something you love. Don’t make money your goal. Instead, pursue the things you love doing, and then do them so well that people can’t take their eyes off you...
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2025 Lake Eufaula Fishing Tournaments
September 11, 2025
September 13 & 14 Fisherman’s Choice September 25-27 Crappie Masters September 26-28 Paralyzed Veterans October 4 & 5 Future Bass Trails LLC October 4 & 5 Hawg Hunter’s Bass Circuit October 18 & 19 XF...
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On this day in U.S. military history
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On this day in U.S. military history
By RODNEY HALTOM 
September 11, 2025
On September 11, 1783 – Benjamin Franklin drafted the Treaty of Paris. 1857 – Mormon guerillas, stoked by religious zeal and a deep resentment of decades of public abuse and federal interference, murd...
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Congressional Medal of Honor Citations for Actions Taken This Day SHARPLESS, EDWARD C.
September 11, 2025
Rank and organization: Corporal, Company H, 6th U.S. Cavalry. Place and date: At Upper Washita, Tex., 9-11 September 1874. Entered service at:——. Birth: Marion County, Ohio. Date of issue: 23 April 18...
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Braving the Blues festival, honoring a friend
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Braving the Blues festival, honoring a friend
By LENORE BECHTEL 
September 4, 2025
Every Labor Day weekend since moving to Oklahoma, I thought about going to the Dusk to Dawn Blues Festival. But the idea of a yard party running from 5 p.m. to 5 a.m. was intimidating—and I could neve...
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Man injured diving into shallow water
September 4, 2025
A 22-year-old Yukon man was injured when he dove from a pontoon boat into shallow water at Lake Eufaula, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. Patrick Tanner reportedly stopped his vessel to swim ...
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Lake Eufaula Out of Darkness Walk set for September 20
September 4, 2025
The Lake Eufaula Out of Darkness Walk is set for September 20. On-site registration begins at 5 p.m. and walk begins at 6 p.m. at the Eufaula Cove Pavilion. Organizer Sharina Little says there is stil...
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Wellness Day for seniors Sept. 16
September 4, 2025
Heritage Home Care’s fifth annual Senior Wellness Day will be held Tuesday, Sept. 16, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 126 N. 1st St. (now Bridges Street), which is the former location of Family Dollar. The e...
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2 dead, 1 injured after accident
September 4, 2025
Oklahoma Highway Patrol confirmed that a man and a juvenile were killed during a crash involving a semi in Muskogee County on Sunday, Aug. 24 and another juvenile was critically injured. According to ...
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Lake Quilt Show set
September 4, 2025
Quilts by the Lake quilt show will be held Saturday, Oct. 4, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the North Fork Baptist Church, Eufaula. There will be vendors, a quilter’s boutique and a beautiful opportunity qu...
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Man found dead in yard; possible suspect investigated
September 4, 2025
WARNER – Warner Police responded to a call early Saturday morning about a dead man laying outside of a residence in the area of Fifth and Third streets. The deceased has been identified as 51-year-old...
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Family and friends say farewell to Tracy Scroggins and his mother
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Family and friends say farewell to Tracy Scroggins and his mother
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
March 5, 2026
It was a sad day when Checotah heard of the passing of one of their own, Tracy Scroggins, whose name lives on at the field house and playground in his hometown. Scroggins passed away at the age of 56 ...
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Ironheads tame Wolves for Regional Consolation Championship
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Ironheads tame Wolves for Regional Consolation Championship
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
March 5, 2026
The Eufaula Ironheads continued their outstanding season with a commanding 5837 victory over the Heavener Wolves to capture the consolation regional championship and punch their ticket to area play. F...
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Commutation Hearing set in Jerry Don Hurst murder case
By SHAUNA BELYEU GENERAL MANAGER 
March 5, 2026
Danny Turner was convicted of first-degree murder in 1992 for the 1991 poisoning death of his Checotah High School classmate, Jerry Don Hurst. Turner was convicted and sentenced by a McIntosh County j...
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Mayor issues proclamation honoring late editor Jerry Fink
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Mayor issues proclamation honoring late editor Jerry Fink
By SHAUNA BELYEU GENERAL MANAGER 
March 5, 2026
On March 2, the Eufaula City Council opened its regular meeting by honoring the life and legacy of longtime journalist Jerry Fink. Mayor James Hickman read a formal proclamation recognizing the late E...
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Chamber celebrates America and its members
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Chamber celebrates America and its members
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
March 5, 2026
Checotah Chamber of Commerce celebrated its members and America’s 250th year by hosting an Americana tablescape competition at their annual banquet held Tuesday, Feb. 25. Over 200 business leaders, Ch...
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