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Scenes from the Warner Cherokee Classic and Henryetta Tournament
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Scenes from the Warner Cherokee Classic and Henryetta Tournament
January 15, 2026
PHOTOS | RODNEY HALTOM | SPORTS EDITOR
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Checotah Lady Wildcats claw past Henryetta in Tournament action
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Checotah Lady Wildcats claw past Henryetta in Tournament action
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
January 15, 2026
The Checotah Lady Wildcats earned a tough second round win over Henryetta Lady Knights 46-39 Friday in the Henryetta Knights Tournament. The game was tied 11-11 at the end of the first period as Carly...
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Wildcats come up short in Henryetta Tournament
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Wildcats come up short in Henryetta Tournament
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
January 15, 2026
The Sallisaw Black Diamonds edged Checotah 4941 in the opening round of the Henryetta Knights Tournament. It was a highflying opening period as both teams scored 17 points. Sallisaw had a hot hand fro...
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Lady Ironheads down Colcord in opening round of Cherokee Classic
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Lady Ironheads down Colcord in opening round of Cherokee Classic
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
January 15, 2026
The Eufaula Lady Ironheads (7-6) managed to outlast Colcord 37-31 in the opening round of the Warner Eagles Cherokee Classic on Thursday. It was a tough win as Colcord came out and hit a three-pointer...
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No. 5 Oregon Ducks shuts out Texas Tech 23-0 to win Orange Bowl
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No. 5 Oregon Ducks shuts out Texas Tech 23-0 to win Orange Bowl
January 8, 2026
Matayo Uiagalelei caused a fumble to set up an Oregon touchdown, freshman Brandon Finney Jr. had three takeaways — two interceptions and a fumble recovery — and the fifth-seeded Ducks silenced No. 4 T...
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Eufaula Impact Players of the Week
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Eufaula Impact Players of the Week
January 8, 2026
The Eufaula Impact Players of the Week are Johna Bumgarner and R’reon Morrow. Impact Players of the Week are sponsored by Zach McQuay Construction Your Cement Specialist
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No. 10 Miami defeats No. 2 Ohio State 24-14 in Cotton Bowl
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No. 10 Miami defeats No. 2 Ohio State 24-14 in Cotton Bowl
January 8, 2026
Keionte Scott peeked over at the Miami sideline to see the reaction of his teammates as he sprinted 72 yards untouched for a touchdown returning an interception against defending national champion Ohi...
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No. 6 Ole Miss gets revenge over No. 3 Georgia 39-34 to win Sugar Bowl
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No. 6 Ole Miss gets revenge over No. 3 Georgia 39-34 to win Sugar Bowl
January 8, 2026
Trinidad Chambliss passed for 362 yards and two touchdowns, and Lucas Carneiro kicked his third field goal of the game with 6 seconds left to put No. 6 Mississippi in front for good in a 3934 victory ...
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Why recruiting High School Athletes still matters more than the Transfer Portal
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Why recruiting High School Athletes still matters more than the Transfer Portal
By Rodney Haltom Sports Editor 918-689-2191 ijsports@cookson.news 
January 8, 2026
Why recruiting High School Athletes still matters more than the Transfer Portal The transfer portal has changed college athletics forever. Coaches can now rebuild rosters overnight, fans track commitm...
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No. 1 Indiana dominates No. 9 Alabama 38-3 to win Rose Bowl
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No. 1 Indiana dominates No. 9 Alabama 38-3 to win Rose Bowl
January 8, 2026
Fernando Mendoza threw three touchdown passes, Indiana’s defense thoroughly throttled and embarrassed Alabama, and the top-seeded Hoosiers roared into the College Football Playoff semifinals with a 38...
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Quinton Lady Savages battle at Tournament of Champions
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Quinton Lady Savages battle at Tournament of Champions
By JOHN BLOCK COURTESY 
January 8, 2026
The Class A #7 Quinton Lady Savages competed in the 60th Annual Tulsa Public Schools Tournament of Champions Dec. 29-31. It was the second consecutive year that Quinton has participated in the tournam...
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No. 14 Rejoice Christian tops No. 18 Eufaula Lady Ironheads 48-31
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No. 14 Rejoice Christian tops No. 18 Eufaula Lady Ironheads 48-31
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
January 8, 2026
The No. 18 Eufaula Lady Ironheads fell to the No. 14 Rejoice Christian Lady Eagles 48-31 Saturday for the first game of the season at the Eufaula Middle School gym. It was a game that Eufaula obviousl...
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No. 5 Seed Oregon vs. No. 1 Seed Indiana
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No. 5 Seed Oregon vs. No. 1 Seed Indiana
January 8, 2026
No. 1 seed Indiana will face No. 5 seed Oregon on Friday, January 9 at 7:30 p.m. ET. The game will be televised by ESPN. Oregon, which is making its second straight CFP appearance and third overall, a...
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No. 10 Seed Miami vs. No. 6 Seed Ole Miss
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No. 10 Seed Miami vs. No. 6 Seed Ole Miss
January 8, 2026
No. 6 seed Ole Miss will face No. 10 seed Miami on Thursday, January 8 at 7:30 p.m. ET. The game will be televised by ESPN. Both squads are making their debut run in the College Football Playoff. Ole ...
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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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Eufaula and Checotah compete with the best in the Oklahoma Secondary Schools Athletic Association (OSSAA) State Track and Field meet at Plainview High School
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Eufaula and Checotah compete with the best in the Oklahoma Secondary Schools Athletic Association (OSSAA) State Track and Field meet at Plainview High School
January 1, 2026
The Eufaula Ironheads and Checotah Wildcats competed in the OSSAA State Track and Field meet Friday at Plainview High School. Eufaula Freshman Leah Green finished 11th in the state in the Class 4A 200...
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Oktaha Lady Tigers win Class 2A State Fast-Pitch Softball Championship
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Oktaha Lady Tigers win Class 2A State Fast-Pitch Softball Championship
January 1, 2026
The Oktaha Lady Tigers made history twice this season. After battling through 16 innings in a 1-0 win over Pocola, tying for the third-longest game in state fast-pitch history. Oktaha achieved their d...
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Oklahoma State fires Mike Gundy
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Oklahoma State fires Mike Gundy
January 1, 2026
Oklahoma State University head football coach Mike Gundy has been fired after more than two decades at the helm of the Cowboys, the school announced Tuesday. The move ends a tenure that once positione...
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Lady Wildcats defeat Muldrow for the first time
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Lady Wildcats defeat Muldrow for the first time
January 1, 2026
The Checotah Lady Wildcats defeated the Muldrow Lady Bulldogs for the first time since 2014 Tuesday night at the Checotah Event Center 39-38. Logan Dowdy had the hot hand for Checotah scoring 14 point...
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Alleged arsonist captured after attempting to burn down Freedom House
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Alleged arsonist captured after attempting to burn down Freedom House
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
April 16, 2026
Freedom House staff and residents were not just grateful to first responders but they were grateful to God for His protection and covering during a recent arson attempt on Sunday morning of their resi...
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Annual Spring Citywide Yard Sale May 9
April 16, 2026
The City of Checotah will be hosting its annual Spring Citywide Yard Sale on Saturday, May 9. If you would like to be a part of the citywide yard sale you can text your address or text and ask for a f...
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Community workshop to offer practical parenting tools in Eufaula
April 16, 2026
Families and educators in the Eufaula area will have the opportunity to gain valuable parenting insights at an upcoming free workshop led by a licensed psychologist. Dr. Randleman, PhD, a licensed psy...
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Adopt a Shelter Pet Day is April 30
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Adopt a Shelter Pet Day is April 30
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
April 16, 2026
Each year, National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day on April 30 raises awareness of the thousands of pets awaiting adoption from the shelters and local pounds. Abandoned animals are a growing crisis in Americ...
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Don’t miss the City Wide Spring Trash Off – Saturday, April 18
April 16, 2026
Residents must have a current city water bill to bring items to Heritage Waste or Senior Citizen Center. Trash pickup is available for the elderly and those unable to leave their homes. Call the Chamb...
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