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Poteau Pirates make Lady Wildcats walk the plank in 53-33 win
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Poteau Pirates make Lady Wildcats walk the plank in 53-33 win
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
January 22, 2026
The Poteau Lady Pirates earned a home game win over the Checotah Lady Wildcats 53-33 on Tuesday. Poteau outscored Checotah 15-4 in the first period with great ball movement and rebounding. Carly Dismu...
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NFL Scores and Schedules
January 22, 2026
Here are the latest NFL scores from the 2026 Divisional Playoffs and the upcoming games (as of Monday, January 19, 2026): Recent NFL Playoff Scores (Divisional Round) • Buffalo Bills 30 – Denver Bronc...
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No. 1 Indiana defeats No. 10 Miami to win the College Football Playoff National Championship Game
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
January 22, 2026
The top-seeded Indiana Hoosiers defeated No. 10 Miami Hurricanes (Fla.) in the 202526 College Football Playoff National Championship Game 27-21 to secure the win. Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti turn...
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Eufaula Ironheads crowned Warner Eagles Cherokee Classic Champions
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Eufaula Ironheads crowned Warner Eagles Cherokee Classic Champions
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
January 15, 2026
The No. 8 Eufaula Ironheads (11-2) were crowned Warner Eagles Cherokee Classic Champions Saturday after dismantling the No. 3 Okay Mustangs 60-47. Eufaula continues to be a fun team to watch. They’re ...
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No. 1 Indiana crushes Oregon 56-22 to win Peach Bowl
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No. 1 Indiana crushes Oregon 56-22 to win Peach Bowl
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
January 15, 2026
Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza threw five scoring passes and the No. 1 Hoosiers crushed No. 5 Oregon 56-22 in the Peach Bowl semifinal on Friday night. No. 1 Indiana (15-0, No. 1 CFP) will face ...
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Miami vs. Indiana for National Championship
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Miami vs. Indiana for National Championship
January 15, 2026
No. 10 seed Miami will face No. 1 seed Indiana in the 2026 College Football Playoff National Championship on Monday, January 19 at 7:30 p.m. ET. The game will be televised by ESPN. Both teams will be ...
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Eufaula Impact Players of the Week
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Eufaula Impact Players of the Week
January 15, 2026
Dec 9 Impact Players of the Week are sponsored by Zach McQuay Construction Your Cement Specialist
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Miami rallies to beat Ole Miss 31-27 in Fiesta Bowl
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Miami rallies to beat Ole Miss 31-27 in Fiesta Bowl
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
January 15, 2026
Miami quarterback Carson Beck scrambled for a 3-yard touchdown with 18 seconds left, and Miami will head back home for a shot at its first national championship since 2001 after beating Mississippi 31...
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Lake Eufaula Fishing Tournaments
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Lake Eufaula Fishing Tournaments
January 15, 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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Murray State College wins Oklahoma College Bass Event on Lake Tenkiller
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Murray State College wins Oklahoma College Bass Event on Lake Tenkiller
January 15, 2026
Two Eufaula grads now at Murray State College won the College Bass Event on Lake Tenkiller. Connor McAllister and Ayden Ford brought home the championship after catching bass with a weight of 16.10 po...
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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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Winter storm slams most of the U.S.
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Winter storm slams most of the U.S.
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
January 29, 2026
A winter storm that felt more like an arctic blast slammed locals and most of the U.S. Though it wasn’t fit for man nor beast in the frigid temperatures local children made the most of it with their s...
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No. 9 Eufaula Ironheads rally past No. 18 Muldrow Bulldogs to win Checotah Crossroads Classic Championship, 60-53
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No. 9 Eufaula Ironheads rally past No. 18 Muldrow Bulldogs to win Checotah Crossroads Classic Championship, 60-53
By RODNEY HALTOM RODNEY HALTOM SPORTS SPORTSEDITOR 
January 29, 2026
The No. 9 Eufaula Ironheads (15-3) capped off a thrilling comeback to capture the Checotah Crossroads Classic Championship with a 60-53 victory over the No. 18 Muldrow Bulldogs on Saturday. It was the...
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Waiting out the storm together
By MICHAEL BARNES 
January 29, 2026
In the days before the storm, I realized that winter doesn’t just test your supplies — it tests how much you’re willing to think beyond yourself. Around that same time, my neighbors and I started talk...
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Fugitive arrested in Eufaula
January 29, 2026
The Eufaula Police Department served a warrant at a residence in the Lakehurst Addition within the City of Eufaula on Jan. 22. The warrant was served as part of an ongoing investigation. The suspect, ...
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Warrant issued for man who failed to appear in court
January 29, 2026
A bench warrant has been issued for a 27-year-old McIntosh County man who failed to appear in court for a hearing held on Dec. 18, 2025. Arnold Willard Carey Jr. forfeited his $50,000 bond. He is char...
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