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Eufaula defensive coordinator Wade Couch hired as new Madill’s head football coach
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Eufaula defensive coordinator Wade Couch hired as new Madill’s head football coach
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
March 20, 2025
Madill has hired Wade Couch, formerly the defensive coordinator at Eufaula, as their new head football coach. Couch is taking over for John Heavner, who stepped down after one season at Madill. Couch ...
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Stigler scores 33 runs in one inning breaking an Oklahoma record
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Stigler scores 33 runs in one inning breaking an Oklahoma record
By JOHN BLOCK STIGLER SPORTS EDITOR 
March 20, 2025
Stigler baseball broke an Oklahoma record and tied for fifth all-time nationally on March 11 according to the NFHS (National Federation of State High School Association) Record Book with 33 runs score...
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Eufaula Ironheads punch ticket to state powerlifting meet
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Eufaula Ironheads punch ticket to state powerlifting meet
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
March 13, 2025
The Eufaula Ironheads powerlifting team had another great season under head coach Larry Newton. Eufaula had five athletes punch their ticket to state, which will be at El Reno this Friday. “I’m super ...
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Oklahoma high school basketball scoreboard: OSSAA state tournament small school scores
March 13, 2025
CLASS 2A BOYS Thursday’s games at State Fair Arena Dale 74, Cashion 55 Fairland 68, Hartshorne 57 Hooker 64, Rejoice Christian 29 Pocola 54, Riverside 51, OT Friday’s games at State Fair Arena Dale 76...
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Application period open for Wildlife Youth Camp
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Application period open for Wildlife Youth Camp
March 13, 2025
A week full of fun outdoor activities, conservation education and camaraderie is in store for dozens of lucky teens selected to attend the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation’s annual Wildlif...
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Fisher, more than a ranch
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Fisher, more than a ranch
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
March 13, 2025
When you think of sports in Eufaula, Oklahoma, one of the first names that comes to mind is the Selmons. However, there is another family that is synonymous with the Selmons, the Fisher family. The Fi...
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Verdigris sweeps Wildcats on the baseball diamond
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Verdigris sweeps Wildcats on the baseball diamond
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
March 13, 2025
The Checotah Wildcats (1-5) had a tough start to the baseball season as they fell to Verdigris 21-2 on Monday. The Wildcats are looking to improve from their 10-21 record from last season. Verdigris j...
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Berryhill defeats Eufaula in season opener
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Berryhill defeats Eufaula in season opener
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
March 13, 2025
The Berryhill Chiefs defeated the Eufaula Ironheads 8-0 on Monday. The Chiefs started to jump out on top with an error by the Ironheads. The Ironheads (0-3) struggled offensively at the plate while Be...
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Hall of Fame basketball coach Truman Dixon passes away
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Hall of Fame basketball coach Truman Dixon passes away
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
March 13, 2025
Checotah Hall of Fame basketball coach Truman Dixon passed away at the age of 99 on Sunday, March 9, 2025 in Muskogee. Dixon was a proud member of the United States Marine Corp., a loving husband, fat...
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Luna makes it official-signs with East Central University
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Luna makes it official-signs with East Central University
March 6, 2025
Eufaula senior lineman Carson Luna made it official Wednesday as he signed his letter of intent to play football for East Central. Pictured left to right: front row- Meagan Luna, Ryker Luna, Carson Lu...
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Love commits to Northeastern State University
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Love commits to Northeastern State University
March 6, 2025
Checotah 6’6”, tight end Brian Love signed his letter of intent to play for the Northeastern State Redhawks on Wednesday.
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OSSAA announces 2025 Class 2A-B basketball state tournament brackets, schedule
March 6, 2025
The Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association has released the brackets for the Class 2A-B state basketball tournaments. All games, except for Class B’s state semifinals, will be at State Fair ...
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Gabe Scarborough dominates for OKWA State Championship
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Gabe Scarborough dominates for OKWA State Championship
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
March 6, 2025
Checotah eighth grader Gabe Scarborough dominated the heavyweight division at the 49th OKWA State Championships in Oklahoma City. Scarborough displayed great technique and skill in his triumph to win ...
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Checotah Impact Players of the Week
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Checotah Impact Players of the Week
March 6, 2025
The Checotah Impact Players of the Week are Colt Collett and Ruthy Folkner. Checotah senior Colt Collett finished his high school wrestling career with a 140-4 record, three state championships and a ...
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Eufaula Impact Players of the Week
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Eufaula Impact Players of the Week
March 6, 2025
The Eufaula Impact Players of the Week are Maddox Bridges and Jadence Efurd. Senior point guard Maddox Bridges scored 10 points against Skiatook and 12 points against Bristow in Area action. His athle...
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Colt Collett finishes as State Runner-Up
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Colt Collett finishes as State Runner-Up
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
March 6, 2025
Checotah senior wrestler Colt Collett finished his high school career Saturday at the Big House in Oklahoma City. Collett finished as the state runner-up in the 126-pound division. Collett finishes hi...
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Big 12 Pro Day returns to The Star in Frisco
March 6, 2025
FRISCO, Texas - Big 12 Pro Day will return to The Star in Frisco on March 18-21 as the Conference will partner with the NFL for the second annual event. The NFL Network will provide coverage of Pro Da...
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Great season for area fall sports
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Great season for area fall sports
March 6, 2025
It was a great season for area schools that competed in fall sports. This past week we had two football players in Carson Luna and Brian Love sign letters of intent to play college football. Both Eufa...
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Checotah Lady Wildcats defeat Eufaula in second round of Class 4A Area action
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Checotah Lady Wildcats defeat Eufaula in second round of Class 4A Area action
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
March 6, 2025
The Checotah Lady Wildcats earned a tough victory over in-county rival Eufaula Lady Ironheads (13-14) 43-32 in the second round of the Class 4A Area at Crossing Christian. Checotah made a fast start, ...
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Checotah rally nearly ends Spiro season
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Checotah rally nearly ends Spiro season
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
March 6, 2025
The Checotah Wildcats rallied in the fourth period but fell short 55-50 in defeating the Spiro Bulldogs Thursday at the Checotah Event Center. The Wildcats were without their head coach Malcolm Warrio...
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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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