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The young hunter’s all-season pass to the outdoors
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The young hunter’s all-season pass to the outdoors
By MICHAEL BERGIN COURTESY 
August 1, 2024
A new license is simplifying access to hunting for youth in Oklahoma, making it easier and more affordable for parents to get (and keep) their kids involved in the outdoors while cashing in on more va...
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Lake Eufaula Fishing Report
August 1, 2024
Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 85°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass fair on crankbaits, jerk baits, jigs, and lipless baits around channels,...
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2024 Eufaula Fishing Tournaments
August 1, 2024
Sept. 7-8 Fisherman’s Choice Sept. 7-8 Toby Keith’s Fish Bowl Sept. 22 XFL Sept. 28 *American Crappie Trail Sept. 29 Fish N Frenzy Bass Club Oct. 4-5 Lake Thunderbird Oct. 8 Ok High School Oct. 26-27 ...
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Invasive Species confirmed in Dave Boyer Lake near Walters and Lake Eufaula
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Invasive Species confirmed in Dave Boyer Lake near Walters and Lake Eufaula
August 1, 2024
Invasive zebra mussels have been detected for the first time in Dave Boyer Lake northeast of Walters in Cotton County, according to the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. The mussels were c...
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Giant among men, David Shoemaker: A look back
Sports
Giant among men, David Shoemaker: A look back
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
August 1, 2024
The Checotah Wildcats have a long history of producing great athletes like Charlie Thomas, Rusty Martin, Jim Derrick, Bill Miner, Drew Dan and numerous others. However, the 1984 Wildcat football team ...
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Lasiter putts her way top Top 3 finish at OCA All State Golf event
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Lasiter putts her way top Top 3 finish at OCA All State Golf event
By RODNEY HALTOM SPORTS EDITOR page B1 
August 1, 2024
Eufaula senior Gracie-Jane Lasiter continues to represent Eufaula with class at the Oklahoma Coaches Association All State Golf event at Cherokee Hills Golf Club in Catoosa. Lasiter was a main contrib...
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Eufaula Round-Up Club Rodeo bucks into action
Sports
Eufaula Round-Up Club Rodeo bucks into action
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
August 1, 2024
The annual Eufaula Round-Up Club Rodeo was the site for some of the best rodeo action in the Midwest. Fans poured in on Thursday, July 25 for the three-day event. The event provided top rated rodeo st...
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Eufaula’s Gragg goes on top in All-State game
Sports
Eufaula’s Gragg goes on top in All-State game
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
August 1, 2024
Eufaula gridiron standout D raven Gragg finished his high school career going out on top as he helped lead the East team to a 14-6 victory at the OCA All-State football game at Oklahoma Baptist Univer...
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Sports
Arlington, Texas and AT&T Stadium to host the 2025 PBR World Finals Championship on May 17-18, crowning the next World Champion
July 25, 2024
For the second consecutive season, Arlington, Texas, and AT&T Stadium will again welcome the PBR (Professional Bull Riders) World Finals: Unleash The Beast, hosting the Championship on May 17-18 when ...
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Eufaula Boys Basketball enjoys Youth Skills Camp
Sports
Eufaula Boys Basketball enjoys Youth Skills Camp
July 25, 2024
“Had a great time investing in the future of Eufaula Schools - Ironheads Boys Basketball at Youth Skills Camp last month! These kids work hard! Love that our guys get to work with the teams of tomorro...
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Player of the Past
Sports
Player of the Past
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
July 25, 2024
The 1974 Eufaula graduate Rusty Griffis played with great intensity. The 6’ 6”, 230lb was so athletic he played fullback, cornerback and any position coach Bell assigned him. At the end of his senior ...
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You’re Invited: Kaw WMA Volunteer Field Day
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You’re Invited: Kaw WMA Volunteer Field Day
July 25, 2024
Grasslands are a key natural ecosystem throughout Oklahoma, but woody encroachment is becoming the leading cause of grassland loss in the great plains. But there are things you can do to help! Join th...
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Sports
2024 Eufaula Fishing Tournaments
July 25, 2024
Sept. 7-8 Fisherman’s Choice Sept. 7-8 Toby Keith’s Fish Bowl Sept. 22 XFL Sept. 28 *American Crappie Trail Sept. 29 Fish N Frenzy Bass Club Oct. 4-5 Lake Thunderbird Oct. 8 Ok High School Oct. 26-27 ...
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Sports Medicine for Parents 101
Sports
Sports Medicine for Parents 101
By Dr. K.G. Bradley COURTESY 
July 25, 2024
This time of the year, when the temperatures start pushing toward 100 degrees and the heat index pushes even higher, I am always on edge knowing that heat related illness - as it relates to outdoor at...
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Five Tribes to honor each other’s hunting and fishing licenses through reciprocity agreement
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Five Tribes to honor each other’s hunting and fishing licenses through reciprocity agreement
July 25, 2024
Tribal members and citizens of the Cherokee Nation, Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Muscogee Nation and very soon Seminole Nation can utilize their tribal membership to enjoy hunting and...
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Eufaula Round-Up Club Rodeo July 25-27
Sports
Eufaula Round-Up Club Rodeo July 25-27
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
July 25, 2024
The annual Eufaula Round-Up Club Rodeo bucks into action on Thursday, July 25 through Saturday, July 27 at the McIntosh County Fairgrounds. Cowboys and cowgirls compete in events such as bull riding, ...
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Driscoll to be inducted into The Legends of the Outdoors Hall of Fame
Sports
Driscoll to be inducted into The Legends of the Outdoors Hall of Fame
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
July 18, 2024
Kent Driscoll, Professional Crappie Fisherman, will be inducted into The Legends of the Outdoors Hall of Fame on August 17, 2024 in Springfield, MO at the John A & Genny Morris Conservation Center. Th...
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O’Neal to join OSU Cowboy Football Ring of Honor
Sports
O’Neal to join OSU Cowboy Football Ring of Honor
July 18, 2024
Former Oklahoma State defensive end and College Football Hall of Fame inductee Leslie O’Neal will be added to the Cowboy Football Ring of Honor inside Boone Pickens Stadium on September 7 when OSU hos...
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Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2024
Sports
Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2024
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
July 18, 2024
The Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2024 will be inducted in a ceremony on Monday, August 5, 2024 at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum at 7:00 p.m. Class of 2024 is as follows: Steve...
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Oklahoma Wildcatters defeat the scoreless Austin Gamblers on final night of PBR Camping World Team Series Homestand at Paycom Center
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Oklahoma Wildcatters defeat the scoreless Austin Gamblers on final night of PBR Camping World Team Series Homestand at Paycom Center
July 18, 2024
Capping an opening weekend in which several PBR Teams records were shattered, the Oklahoma Wildcatters concluded their inaugural PBR (Professional Bull Riders) Camping World Team Series homestand and ...
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Walker named District Teacher of the Year
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Walker named District Teacher of the Year
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
October 16, 2025
Amber Walker, a 4th grade math teacher at Checotah Intermediate School (CIS), was recently named the District Teacher of the Year for Checotah Schools. From a young age, Walker knew she was destined t...
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Reed launches ‘Season of the Warrior’ Tour to honor Native American vets
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Reed launches ‘Season of the Warrior’ Tour to honor Native American vets
By SHAUNA BELYEU GENERAL MANAGER 
October 16, 2025
Former Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs Director Pete Reed made a stop in Eufaula Oct. 2 on behalf of the Season of the Warrior campaign tour. The goal of the campaign is to reach 100 cities in...
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Teen dies from injuries caused by blowout
October 16, 2025
A juvenile from Indianola has died as the result of a tire blowout that caused a collision on the Indian Nations Turnpike at mile marker 75 in Pittsburg County on Monday, Oct. 6. According to the Okla...
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Boo to Domestic Violence
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Boo to Domestic Violence
October 16, 2025
McIntosh County Democrat invites the community to say “Boo to Domestic Violence” next Thursday, Oct. 23 from 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. at Unique Touch, 505 N. Broadway in Checotah. Several superheroes, some ...
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BARKtoberfest, a howling-ghoul time for pups and people
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BARKtoberfest, a howling-ghoul time for pups and people
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
October 16, 2025
Porches & Pastures hosted their 7th Annual BARKtoberfest on Saturday, Oct. 11and lots of locals and visitors had a howling-ghoul time as they listened to live music from Last Call Band and browsed thr...
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