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Number of transfers brings up questions
Sports
Number of transfers brings up questions
June 19, 2025
I am a huge supporter of high school student-athletes choosing to transfer for education or in an effort to put them in a better position to be successful. I firmly believe that the new transfer rule ...
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Old Settlers Day Rodeo
Sports
Old Settlers Day Rodeo
June 19, 2025
Hundreds of rodeo fans invaded the Checotah Round-Up Club Rodeo arena on Saturday for a full night of rodeo action.
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Sports
Free summer sports camps
By David Beasley Muskogee Community Camp 
June 19, 2025
June 28 at the Muskogee Teen Center for grades 5-9. Girls session will be from 10 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. and boys from 12:30 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. Beasley was a standout on the 2014 state tournament team who ...
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McAllister/Ford sign with Murray State
Sports
McAllister/Ford sign with Murray State
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
June 19, 2025
The hard work of the fishing team of Connor McAllister and Ayden Ford has paid off. Both received a scholarship to compete for Murray State’s fishing program. Connor McAllister and Ayden Ford placed i...
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Sports
Upcoming football camps
June 19, 2025
Southern Nazarene University of Arkansas July 18- $44.00 July 19- $44.00 July 21- $44.00 East Central University July 25(@Ada)- $50.00
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Catchin’ Catfish
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Catchin’ Catfish
June 19, 2025
Catfish are mainly known in Oklahoma for the long whiskerlike barbels on their face and for being a “fish fry favorite.” In Oklahoma there are three species of catfish: channel catfish, blue catfish a...
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Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame
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Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame
June 19, 2025
The Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame receives annual feedback from local organizations like the Oklahoma Chapter of Former NFL Players Association, Oklahoma Chapter of the National Football Foundation, Ok...
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Pippenger/Efurd finishes career at Native All-State game
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Pippenger/Efurd finishes career at Native All-State game
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
June 19, 2025
Eufaula senior fastpitch athletes Kate Pippenger and Jadence Efurd finished their high school careers at the Oklahoma Native All-State Fast-Pitch game in Preston. Both athletes played a key role in th...
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Mountain Lion kittens confirmed in Oklahoma
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Mountain Lion kittens confirmed in Oklahoma
June 19, 2025
The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation (ODWC) has confirmed reports of two separate mountain lions observed with kittens in different regions of the state. Photographic evidence of an adult ...
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Newspaper staff wins multiple awards
Sports
Newspaper staff wins multiple awards
June 12, 2025
Democrat takes home the Sequoyah Award Your local newspapers did it again. The staff of McIntosh County Democrat and Eufaula Indian Journal earned multiple awards last weekend at the Oklahoma Press As...
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2025 NBA Finals schedule, dates
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2025 NBA Finals schedule, dates
June 12, 2025
Game 1: Pacers 111 OKC 110 Game 2: OKC 123 Pacers 107 Game 3: Wednesday, June 11 | Thunder vs. Pacers | 8:30 p.m. ET, ABC/fubo Game 4: Friday, June 13 | Thunder vs. Pacers | 8:30 p.m. ET, ABC/fubo *Ga...
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Oklahoma State wins 12th Men’s Golf National title
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
June 12, 2025
The Cowboys’ Eric Lee sealed the deal with a clutch performance on the final holes, as Oklahoma State claimed its 12th NCAA men’s golf championship, and its first in eight years, with a resounding 4-1...
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Wildcats scrimmage Indianola in basketball
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Wildcats scrimmage Indianola in basketball
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
June 12, 2025
The Checotah Wildcats scrimmaged the Indianola Indians at the Frost Event Center on Tuesday. Checotah head coach Malcolm Warrior will have huge voids to fill after losing key players R.J. Womack, Tyle...
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Muscogee Creek Nation invested in Oklahoma’s youth with All-Sports Camp
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Muscogee Creek Nation invested in Oklahoma’s youth with All-Sports Camp
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
June 12, 2025
The Muscogee Creek Nation (MCN) continues to invest in the health and quality of life of Oklahoma’s youth by conducting All-Sports camps throughout eastern Oklahoma. This year completes 15 years of co...
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A poem for the brave
Sports
A poem for the brave
June 5, 2025
During Memorial Day, I thought about all the soldiers that made the ultimate sacrifice and those that continued to carry the scars of war. My neighbor is a Marine veteran who witnessed combat during D...
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National Football Foundation announces adjustment to NFF College Hall of Fame Coaching eligibility criteria
June 5, 2025
The National Football Foundation (NFF) today announced an adjustment to the eligibility criteria for coaches to be considered for induction into the NFF College Football Hall of Fame. In consultation ...
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Cozbey wins Lincoln Christian Bulldog Award
Sports
Cozbey wins Lincoln Christian Bulldog Award
June 5, 2025
Chandler Cozbey is the grandson of Jeff and Jodi Cozbey of Eufaula.
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Netflix announces ‘The General: Bud Wilkinson’s Oklahoma Dynasty’
June 5, 2025
Netflix has officially announced a captivating new documentary set to honor the indelible legacy of one of college football’s most influential figures: the late, legendary Oklahoma Sooners coach, Bud ...
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OSU announces three kick-off times including Oregon
Sports
OSU announces three kick-off times including Oregon
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
June 5, 2025
Oklahoma State’s first two home football games of the 2025 season are night games, announced Thursday by the Big 12 Conference and its television partners. The Cowboys’ season opener against UT Martin...
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Sooners kickoff and television information announced for four games
Sports
Sooners kickoff and television information announced for four games
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
June 5, 2025
Television and kickoff information for four 2025 University of Oklahoma football games was announced by the Southeastern Conference. OU’s Aug. 30 season- opening home game against Illinois State will ...
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Messiah comes to McIntosh County
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Messiah comes to McIntosh County
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
April 9, 2026
The Messiah came to McIntosh County once again. Over the course of two nights almost 1,200 people witnessed His return, but how many missed it? Though there have been several productions over the year...
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Webbers Falls man killed in motorcycle crash
By AMIE CATO-REMER COURTESY 
April 9, 2026
A Webbers Falls man was killed in a single-vehicle motorcycle crash late Saturday night in rural Muskogee County, according to Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP). The collision occurred at around 10:14 p.m...
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Easter weekend was eggs-tra special
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Easter weekend was eggs-tra special
By SHAUNA BELYEU GENERAL MANAGER 
April 9, 2026
McIntosh County Easter weekend was filled with activity, even as spring storms forced a few last-minute changes across the area. At Lake Eufaula State Park and other locations, rising water and soggy ...
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Commissioner races highlight McIntosh County ballot
By SHAUNA BELYEU GENERAL MANAGER 
April 9, 2026
Filing for the 2026 election cycle has closed, leaving McIntosh County voters with a mix of uncontested races and a handful of competitive contests. Several county officials filed for re-election with...
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10,000 drones depict 1 King Jesus over North America
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10,000 drones depict 1 King Jesus over North America
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
April 9, 2026
It was an extra-ordinary Holy Week in the U.S. with a spectacular light show that had never taken place before in Northern America. Thousands of drones lit up the sky over Manvel, TX as Aerial Illumin...
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