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Idabel closes out regular season in a comeback against Eufaula Lady Ironheads
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Idabel closes out regular season in a comeback against Eufaula Lady Ironheads
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
May 1, 2025
In a nail-biting showdown, the Idabel Lady Warriors came back from a four-run deficit over the Eufaula Lady Ironheads, 10-7, on Tuesday at the Class 5A District Tournament at Stigler. Eufaula ends the...
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Checotah Wildcats dominate Warner Eagles behind explosive first inning and lockdown pitching
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Checotah Wildcats dominate Warner Eagles behind explosive first inning and lockdown pitching
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
April 24, 2025
The Checotah Wildcats (10-16) came out swinging and never looked back, cruising past the Warner Eagles with a commanding 10-2 victory on Wednesday to extend their win streak to six games. Checotah was...
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Luna hits a grand slam
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Luna hits a grand slam
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
April 24, 2025
Carson Luna lit up the scoreboard with four RBIs, including a thunderous grand slam. It wasn’t quite enough, as the Eufaula Ironheads (5-13) fell just short in a dramatic 15-14 slugfest against the Ca...
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Eufaula places sixth in McAlester Golf Tournament
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Eufaula places sixth in McAlester Golf Tournament
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
April 24, 2025
The Eufaula boys’ golf team placed sixth overall at the McAlester Golf Tournament with a score of 382. Eufaula was led by Cody Mc-Neill with a 91 followed by Payden Lanham 93, Austin McKinzie 96, Jax ...
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From the portal to ending scholarships
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From the portal to ending scholarships
April 24, 2025
The end of college sports is here with the transfer portal. I brainstormed and wondered why would anyone give a $125,000 scholarship and a chance to graduate from a reputable university to someone who...
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McAlester hires Lou Dawkins as new boys’ basketball coach
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
April 24, 2025
Lou Dawkins has been hired as the McAlester boys’ basketball coach. McAlester Public Schools Board of Education approved hiring Dawkins at a Board of Education meeting Monday night. Dawkins was the bo...
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Madewell sparks Checotah Lady Wildcats to big win over Lady Warriors
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Madewell sparks Checotah Lady Wildcats to big win over Lady Warriors
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
April 24, 2025
Aurora Madewell was incredible at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 as the Checotah Lady Wildcats powered past the Lady Warriors 11-3 on Thursday. Madewell delivered clutch hits throughout the game, ...
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Muskogee hires Lenny Bert as new boys basketball coach
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
April 24, 2025
The Muskogee Board of Education unanimously approved Lenny Bert as the new high school boys basketball coach. Bert takes over the job after Lou Dawkins was hired by McAlester. Bert comes to Muskogee H...
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Phillips named Hornets basketball coach
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
April 24, 2025
Hilldale athletic director Josh Grandstaff announced Levi Phillips as the Hilldale High School girls basketball coach. Phillips, who has been at Okay for two seasons, will succeed Keni Jo Burns who co...
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Scenes from the Checotah Crossroads Classic Track and Field meet
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Scenes from the Checotah Crossroads Classic Track and Field meet
April 24, 2025
PHOTOS | RODNEY HALTOM | SPORTS EDITOR
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Lady Ironheads battle hard but fall to Savanna Lady Dawgs in a thriller
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Lady Ironheads battle hard but fall to Savanna Lady Dawgs in a thriller
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
April 24, 2025
The Eufaula Lady Ironheads put up a fierce fight on Thursday but ultimately fell to the Savanna Varsity SP Lady Dawgs, 8-4, in a hard-fought matchup packed with drama and big plays. Savanna struck fir...
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Checotah Track and Field meet hosts most events
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Checotah Track and Field meet hosts most events
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
April 24, 2025
The Checotah Track and Field meet on Thursday was a success for most events. Checotah could not host the long jump or pole-vault due to not having the facilities. However, multiple schools participate...
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Buffaloes stampede past Ironheads in late-inning surge
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Buffaloes stampede past Ironheads in late-inning surge
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
April 17, 2025
The McAlester Buffaloes stormed back in the fifth inning to secure a gritty 5-3 victory over the Eufaula Ironheads (4-12) on Friday. JP Hicks gave Eufaula early life, ripping a double that drove in tw...
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Sponsor deserves recognition
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Sponsor deserves recognition
April 17, 2025
When the school year comes around it’s tough to find sponsors to help support different programs to bring recognition to area student athletes. However that hasn’t been the case as of late with Zach M...
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Eufaula excels in Wilburton Track and Field
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Eufaula excels in Wilburton Track and Field
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
April 17, 2025
The 2025 Track and Field team at Eufaula High School won their first meet of the season at Wilburton. The boys’ relay team won the 4x100 with a time of 44.41 and the 4x200 with a time of 1:32.35. Othe...
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Checotah Wildcats’ win streak roars on with dominant win over Stilwell
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Checotah Wildcats’ win streak roars on with dominant win over Stilwell
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
April 17, 2025
The Checotah Wildcats continued their scorching hot streak Tuesday night, torching the Stilwell Indians 11-1 and extending their win streak to three games, improving to 5-15 on the season. The Wildcat...
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Vandiver powers Lady Wildcats to first win of the season
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Vandiver powers Lady Wildcats to first win of the season
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
April 17, 2025
Layna Vandiver came up clutch on Thursday, driving in four runs on two key hits to lead the Checotah Lady Wildcats (1-9) to their first victory of the season, a thrilling 7-6 win over the Muldrow Bull...
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Peterson powers Lady Ironheads to undefeated run at Checotah Tournament
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Peterson powers Lady Ironheads to undefeated run at Checotah Tournament
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
April 17, 2025
Eufaula’s Rayleigh Peterson was unstoppable at the plate, going a perfect 4-for-4 to help lead the Lady Ironheads to a dominant 8-1 victory over Stilwell in the championship game of the Checotah Softb...
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Hunter signs with Champion Christian University
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Hunter signs with Champion Christian University
April 17, 2025
Eufaula senior Dacen Hunter signed his letter of commitment to Champion Christian University for track and field. Pictured with Dacen is his family.
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Biologists file field reports ahead of Spring Turkey hunting seasons
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Biologists file field reports ahead of Spring Turkey hunting seasons
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April 17, 2025
This weekend (April 12 and 13) is youth spring turkeyhunting season in all of Oklahoma. Hunters 17 and younger will have the first chance to harvest a gobbler during these two days ahead of the regula...
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Reindeer lands in Kiwanis Park
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Reindeer lands in Kiwanis Park
By SHAUNA BELYEU GENERAL MANAGER 
December 25, 2025
Families gathered at Kiwanis Park on Thursday, Dec. 18, to celebrate the holiday season with festive cheer and a cup of Christmas cheer. The Eufaula Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Hot Chocolate...
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Checotah man dies in accident
December 25, 2025
A 57-year-old Checotah man died in a single- vehicle accident in Muskogee on Tuesday, Dec. 16. Kenneth S. Fuget was killed when he was traveling north on S. 105th St. E. at about 4:30 a.m. when his ve...
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Competency hearing set for singer’s killer
December 25, 2025
A competency hearing for Louis Carl Guenther, 68, of Checotah, has been set for 9 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 27. Guenther is accused of beating and stabbing to death his sister, blues musician Selby Minner...
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Feeding All Souls this Christmas
December 25, 2025
The 17th Annual Feeding All Souls Christmas Dinner will be on Thursday, Dec. 25 from for any soul who needs to be fed. Church members from Mt Olive Star Baptist Church will be cooking at the Multi-Pur...
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Christmas is never an option, it’s a must
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Christmas is never an option, it’s a must
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
December 25, 2025
A host of friends helped Options Inc. celebrate the holiday season during their annual Christmas party at the Methodist Mission this month. A huge group of volunteers which even included Rep. Neil Hay...
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