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Sports | Outdoors
Lake Eufaula Fishing Report
March 12, 2026
Elevation is 4 ft. below normal and stable, water temperature 38°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass fair on Alabama rigs, buzz baits, crankbaits, and plastic ba...
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Sports | Outdoors
Major & Professional Tournaments
March 12, 2026
• Major League Fishing (MLF) Phoenix Bass Fishing League – Lake Eufaula April 11, 2026 Nichols Point, Lake Eufaula, OK – Takeoff ~7 AM CT, Weigh-In ~3 PM CT. One of the MLF regional league events open...
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Sports | Outdoors
2026 Eufaula Fishing Tournaments
March 12, 2026
March 21 — Fisherman’s Choice April 11 — Fishers of Men April 12 — Oklahoma High School Fishing April 12 — XFL April 19 — Oklahoma High School Fishing April 24–25 — B.A.S.S Nation April 25 — Fisherman...
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Major League Fishing
Sports | Outdoors
Major League Fishing
March 12, 2026
Mercury Marine pro Zack Birge Fishing captured his second Bass Pro Shops Bass Pro Tour victory in the past three seasons, winning Champion Stage 3 presented by MillerTech Lithium Batteries. Birge land...
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Lake Eufaula Fishing Report
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Lake Eufaula Fishing Report
February 26, 2026
Elevation is 4 ft. below normal (stable), water temperature 37*F and stained. Bass, Largemouth, Smallmouth and Spotted fair on Alabama rig, crankbaits, in-line spinner baits, jerk baits around channel...
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Rack Madness slated for March 4; Register today
Sports | Outdoors
Rack Madness slated for March 4; Register today
February 19, 2026
Hunters can get their deer antlers and other big game trophies scored at Rack Madness from 1-6 p.m. March 4 at the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation headquarters in Oklahoma City. This fami...
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Cold water safety
Sports | Outdoors
Cold water safety
February 19, 2026
Wintertime in Oklahoma is a great time to get outdoors for fishing but ensure cold-weather safety comes first. Conditions can change quickly, and being prepared can make the difference between a great...
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Lake Eufaula Fishing Tournaments
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Lake Eufaula Fishing Tournaments
February 19, 2026
Several major and local fishing tournaments are scheduled for Lake Eufaula, Oklahoma, in 2026, including the Major League Fishing (MLF) Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit (June 5-7) and a Phoenix Bass Fishi...
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Outdoor Oklahoma Adventures raffle tickets available
Sports | Outdoors
Outdoor Oklahoma Adventures raffle tickets available
February 12, 2026
Tickets are available now for the newest slate of Outdoor Oklahoma Adventures raffle prizes from the Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Foundation (OWCF). This year, you can put your name in the hat for u...
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Cherry’s monster day secures first Elite win at Lake Guntersville
Sports | Outdoors
Cherry’s monster day secures first Elite win at Lake Guntersville
February 12, 2026
SCOTTSBORO, Ala. — Hank Cherry, turned 52 today, so it’s fitting that the pro from Lincolnton, N.C., employed a straight-up old-school technique to win the FXR Bassmaster Elite at Lake Guntersville wi...
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Lake Eufaula Fishing Tournaments
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Lake Eufaula Fishing Tournaments
February 12, 2026
Several major and local fishing tournaments are scheduled for Lake Eufaula, Oklahoma, in 2026, including the Major League Fishing (MLF) Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit (June 5-7) and a Phoenix Bass Fishi...
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Lake Eufaula Fishing Tournaments
February 5, 2026
Several major and local fishing tournaments are scheduled for Lake Eufaula, Oklahoma, in 2026, including the Major League Fishing (MLF) Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit (June 5-7) and a Phoenix Bass Fishi...
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Sports | Outdoors
OKC Thunder upcoming games
February 5, 2026
Oklahoma City Thunder (NBA) 2025-26 schedule for upcoming games over the next few weeks (Western Conference regular season) — perfect for planning viewing or tickets: Thunder Upcoming Games February 2...
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First official 400-class Elk sets new state record
Sports | Outdoors
First official 400-class Elk sets new state record
January 8, 2026
For the first time, an Oklahoma-harvested elk has officially measured more than 400 inches and is now the new nontypical state record for the species in Oklahoma’s official Cy Curtis Awards Program. T...
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Hunters can help Oklahoma’s hungry
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Hunters can help Oklahoma’s hungry
January 8, 2026
Hunters Against Hunger is a cooperative program with YOU, your local processor, and the Wildlife Department, that provides high-quality meals to Oklahoma’s hungry. How the program works: Hunters who l...
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Lake Eufaula Fishing Report
Sports | Outdoors
Lake Eufaula Fishing Report
December 25, 2025
Crappie • Best bite right now: Deeper structure — brush piles, docks, standing timber in 10–18 ft of water. • Baits: Live minnows and bright jigs (chartreuse, pink, “monkey milk”). • Hot Spots: Near P...
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Conservation work has been strong in 2025 – Keep it going in 2026
Sports | Outdoors
Conservation work has been strong in 2025 – Keep it going in 2026
December 25, 2025
Conservation never stops. And that’s been true in 2025. Work has been steadfast and ongoing, especially as it pertains to species not traditionally hunted and fished. Birds, bats and bees have been su...
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Joseph ‘Joe’ Golding: Eufaula legacy, rising star in college hoops
Sports | Outdoors
Joseph ‘Joe’ Golding: Eufaula legacy, rising star in college hoops
December 18, 2025
Joseph Charles Golding may be the head men’s basketball coach at UTEP today, but his story has roots that run straight through Eufaula, Oklahoma. Golding— born in 1975— grew up surrounded by a family ...
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Lincoln Christian defeats Sulphur for Class 3A State Championship
Sports | Outdoors
Lincoln Christian defeats Sulphur for Class 3A State Championship
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
December 18, 2025
The Lincoln Christian Bulldogs surrendered three touchdowns Saturday — more than they had allowed all season — but saved their best for last in a thrilling 24-21 win over Sulphur in the Class 3A state...
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Active win streaks in Oklahoma High School
Sports | Outdoors
Active win streaks in Oklahoma High School
December 18, 2025
1. Carl Albert (5A) – 52 2. Lincoln Christian (3A) – 42 3. Bixby (6A1) – 15 4. Adair (2A2) – 14 5. Jones (2A1) – 14 6. Talihina (A2) – 14 7. Tuttle (4A) – 14 8. Ryan (C) – 13 9. Rejoice Christian (A1)...
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Editor Picks
Goodbye to Gary Lee Nichols
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Goodbye to Gary Lee Nichols
By SHAUNA BELYEU GENERAL MANAGER 
March 12, 2026
There are men who build businesses. And there are men who build communities. Gary Lee Nichols did both. For more than five decades, Gary wasn’t just the owner of grocery stores; he was a steady presen...
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Banning comments after tornado hits Beggs
March 12, 2026
OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Chris Banning, RBixby, released the following statement after tornadoes hit northeast Oklahoma Friday night: “The severe weather that moved through Oklahoma this weekend resulted ...
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Communities built through faith and determination
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Communities built through faith and determination
By STAFF WRITER 
March 12, 2026
On a cool Saturday morning, Feb. 28, in the closing days of Black History Month, the steeple of Mt. Olive Star Baptist Church in Checotah rose above a quiet gathering devoted to remembrance, faith and...
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5th Annual Green Run is March 14
March 12, 2026
The 5th Annual Green Run returns this Saturday at the Lake Eufaula Pavilion. This lively St. Patrick’s–themed event features a USATF-sanctioned 5K and a Fun Run, welcoming runners, walkers, families, ...
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Former OSBI investigator sentenced for multiple counts of sexual abuse of a minor
March 12, 2026
MUSKOGEE – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that Jordan Francis Toyne, age 37, of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, was sentenced to 109 months in prison for ea...
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