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Wildlife department announces two Promotions, new administration chief
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Wildlife department announces two Promotions, new administration chief
January 16, 2020
The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation has announced several promotions and the hiring of a new Chief of Administration. Bill Dinkines, Chief of Wildlife Bill Dinkines has been promoted to C...
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Hurts to play in Senior Bowl
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Hurts to play in Senior Bowl
January 16, 2020
University of Oklahoma quarterback and Heisman Finalist Jalen Hurts announced that he will play in the Reese’s Senior Bowl. Hurts was 38-4 as a starter at Alabama and OU. He set records as the only qu...
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Panthers hire Baylor’s Matt Rhule as head coach
January 16, 2020
The Carolina Panthers hired Baylor's Matt Rhule to be the franchise's fifth head coach. Rhule's contract is for seven years and worth a whopping $62 million. The deal also includes a $2.5 million sign...
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2020-2021 district football alignment for final OSSAA approval
January 16, 2020
Oklahoma Football Coaches Association’s board of directors approved the final district proposals for 2020 and 2021 high school football seasons. The districts, posted on the OFBCA website, will be sen...
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Mississippi State hires Mike Leach to be next head coach
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Mississippi State hires Mike Leach to be next head coach
January 16, 2020
Mississippi State has hired Mike Leach to be the next head coach of the Bulldogs. Leach will replace former coach Joe Moorhead, who was fired after just two seasons with the program. Leach has a prove...
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Final riders announced for Team USA Eagles and Wolves ahead of 2020 PBR Global Cup USA
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Final riders announced for Team USA Eagles and Wolves ahead of 2020 PBR Global Cup USA
January 16, 2020
Ahead of the 2020 WinStar World Casino and Resort PBR Global Cup USA, presented by Monster Energy, the final riders set to defend home soil as members of Team USA Eagles and Wolves at the event akin t...
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2020 Wrestling Schedule
January 16, 2020
Dec 17 Locust Grove JH/HS Away 6:30 p.m. Jan 4 Bethel Tourney HS Away 9:00 a.m. Jan 9 Hilldale H/S Away 6:30 p.m. Jan 14 Sequoyah JH/HS Away 6:30 p.m. Jan 16 Sallisaw/Northside JH/HS 6:30 p.m. Jan 23 ...
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2020 Varsity Basketball Schedule
January 16, 2020
Tuesday Dec 10 @Roland JV/Varsity 4:00/6:30 Thurs-Sat Dec 12-14 @HaskellTournament Varsity TBA Tuesday Dec 17 @Eufaula JV/Varsity 4:00/6:30 Thursday Dec 19 Muldrow JV Girls/Varsity 5:00/6:30 Friday Ja...
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Shropshire to wear the Crimson and Cream of OU
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Shropshire to wear the Crimson and Cream of OU
January 2, 2020
Oct. 2019 - Checotah wrestling standout Cade Shropshire is now on the University of Oklahoma wrestling team. Shropshire is a two-time OSSAA State Wrestling Champion. Prior to going to OU, Shropshire s...
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Lady Wildcats leap past Ironheads
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Lady Wildcats leap past Ironheads
January 2, 2020
Dec. 2019 - The Checotah Lady Wildcats dominated arch rival Eufaula (8-16) in their first meeting of the season August 30 at the Chris Gawf Field. Both teams put a run on the scoreboard to tie the gam...
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Martin makes school history with state meet appearance
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Martin makes school history with state meet appearance
January 2, 2020
Oct. 2019 - Checotah senior Caden Martin placed 87th at the Class 4A OSSAA State Cross County Meet at Shawnee October 26.. “I believe that Caden is the first male athlete to compete in the state cross...
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Barrett signs with Eastern Michigan
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Barrett signs with Eastern Michigan
January 2, 2020
Dec. 2019 - Checotah four-sport standout athlete Jacob Barrett signed his letter of intent to play football for Eastern Michigan. The 6’2”, 185-pound senior played both quarterback and defensive back ...
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Lackey NEO bound
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Lackey NEO bound
January 2, 2020
Feb. 2019 - Checotah’s longstanding tradition of producing and developing quality linemen continues in 2019 as senior Todd Lackey signed his letter of intent to play football at Northeastern Oklahoma ...
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Duvall closes NFR with a bang
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Duvall closes NFR with a bang
January 2, 2020
There wasn’t much luck for Riley Duvall in the City of Entertainment through most of the 2019 National Finals Rodeo. That changed as the final few rounds bore on, and he found a way to get a big payda...
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District Champs
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District Champs
January 2, 2020
Feb. 2019 - A quick start and unrelenting defense helps Checotah Lady Wildcats’ (8-15) win the 2018-2019 season district championship in a 50-32 win over Oklahoma City Douglas (OKC Douglas). Checotah ...
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2019: A year in sports
January 2, 2020
Nov. 2019 - The Checotah Wildcats saw their season come to an end Friday night as the Plainview Indians rumbled to a 58-34 victory Friday night in Class 3A quarterfinals. The Plainview offensive jugge...
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Clayton signs with University of Tulsa
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Clayton signs with University of Tulsa
January 2, 2020
Nov. 2019 - Checotah senior Olivia Clayton made school history on Wednesday when she signed her letter of intent to play collegiate basketball for the University of Tulsa. Clayton, a 6’4” basketball s...
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Sands commits to Murray State
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Sands commits to Murray State
January 2, 2020
Nov. 2019 - Sabetha Sands of Checotah signed her letter of intent to Murray State on Thursday. The All-State senior played a vital role in the Lady Wildcats’ softball program. Sands helped to lead Che...
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Lake Eufaula fishing report for January 2
January 2, 2020
Elevation normal, water 47 and murky. Striped bass excellent on plastics, small lures, and topwater below and around the dam. White bass good on jigs, live bait, live shad, and minnows below the dam, ...
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2019-2020 Wrestling Schedule
January 2, 2020
Dec 17 Locust Grove JH/HS Away 6:30 p.m. Jan 4 Bethel Tourney HS Away 9:00 a.m. Jan 9 Hilldale H/S Away 6:30 p.m. Jan 14 Sequoyah JH/HS Away 6:30 p.m. Jan 16 Sallisaw/Northside JH/HS 6:30 p.m. Jan 23 ...
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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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