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Lady Ironheads win with 40-29 win over Lady Wildcats in first round action
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Lady Ironheads win with 40-29 win over Lady Wildcats in first round action
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
January 29, 2026
The Eufaula Lady Ironheads redeemed themselves against rival Checotah Lady Wildcats 40-29 in the first round of the Checotah Crossroads Classic on Wednesday.It was a game of high intensity as both tea...
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University of Oklahoma appoints Roger Denny to lead new era of OU Athletics
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University of Oklahoma appoints Roger Denny to lead new era of OU Athletics
January 29, 2026
The University of Oklahoma has found its replacement for longtime athletic director Joe Castiglione, announcing the hiring of Illinois deputy athletic director and chief operating officer Roger Denny ...
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OKC Thunder upcoming games
January 29, 2026
Oklahoma City Thunder (NBA) 202526 schedule for upcoming games over the next few weeks (Western Conference regular season) — perfect for planning viewing or tickets: • Thu, Jan 29 – vs Minnesota Timbe...
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Fans play a role in high school sports — for better or worse
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Fans play a role in high school sports — for better or worse
By Rodney Haltom Sports Editor 918-689-2191 ijsports@cookson.news 
January 29, 2026
Under the lights and packed gymnasiums on winter evenings are part of what makes high school sports special. They bring communities together, create lifelong memories for studentathletes, and offer a ...
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Lake Eufaula Fishing Tournaments
January 29, 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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Sports
New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks heading to the 2026 Super Bowl
January 29, 2026
The New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks are set to face off in Super Bowl LX, after the Patriots beat the Denver Broncos in the AFC Championship and the Seahawks won their NFC Championship m...
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Checotah Impact Players of the Week
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Checotah Impact Players of the Week
January 29, 2026
The Checotah Impact Players of the Week are Logan Dowdy and Levi Chapman. The Eufaula Impact Players of the Week are Lauren Gray and Logan Plant. Impact Players of the Week are sponsored by Zach McQua...
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Sports
NCAA Division I Football Officials return to Irving to discuss the Rules of the Game
January 29, 2026
The National Football Foundation (NFF) & College Hall of Fame announced today that the annual winter meeting of Division I conference coordinators for football officials is taking place Jan. 27-28 for...
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Scenes from Checotah Crossroads Classic
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Scenes from Checotah Crossroads Classic
January 29, 2026
PHOTOS | RODNEY HALTOM | SPORTS EDITOR
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Lady Wildcats defeat Eufaula for 53-48 rivalry win
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Lady Wildcats defeat Eufaula for 53-48 rivalry win
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
January 29, 2026
In a rivalry game that came down to the final minutes, the Checotah Lady Wildcats held their composure late to defeat the Eufaula Lady Ironheads 53-48 on Tuesday night. The Lady Ironheads led by Johna...
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Checotah falls to Eufaula 65-51 in second round action
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Checotah falls to Eufaula 65-51 in second round action
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
January 29, 2026
The Checotah Wildcats played a tough game against archrival Eufaula Ironheads but came up short 65-51 in the second round of the Checotah Crossroads Classic on Wednesday. Eufaula jumped out to a fast ...
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Stilwell Indians pull away in second half to defeat Checotah Wildcats
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Stilwell Indians pull away in second half to defeat Checotah Wildcats
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
January 22, 2026
STILWELL — The Stilwell Indians used a strong offensive performance and physical defense to defeat the Checotah Wildcats (3-9) by a final score of 74–38 in a nondistrict boys basketball game Friday ni...
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PBR invades Tulsa this Friday and Saturday
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PBR invades Tulsa this Friday and Saturday
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
January 22, 2026
Professional Bull Riders (PBR) are coming to Tulsa’s BOK Center on January 23 & 24, 2026, for the Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour, featuring exciting bull riding action with rising stars and establishe...
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Ironhead versus Ironhead match-up
Sports
Ironhead versus Ironhead match-up
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
January 22, 2026
Local football fans will be happy to know that two graduating football standouts received scholarships and will now face each other at the next level. Luke Hodgins has committed to Oklahoma Baptist Un...
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Importance of Sports Journalists and Coaches relationships
Sports
Importance of Sports Journalists and Coaches relationships
January 22, 2026
The relationship between a high school coach and the area journalist should be a close knit one. After all, if the coach doesn’t pass on information about their teams, the journalist cannot write abou...
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Kellyville Ponies stampede Eufaula Ironheads 57-40
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Kellyville Ponies stampede Eufaula Ironheads 57-40
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
January 22, 2026
The Kellyville Ponies pulled off a significant boys basketball upset against Eufaula on Friday, Jan. 16, winning 57-40, ending Eufaula’s four-game win streak and keeping Kellyville’s perfect season al...
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Checotah Impact Players of the Week
Sports
Checotah Impact Players of the Week
January 22, 2026
The Checotah Impact Players of the Week are Shyanne Madewell and Rowan Chapman.
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Lake Eufaula Fishing Tournaments
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Lake Eufaula Fishing Tournaments
January 22, 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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Eufaula Impact Players of the Week
Sports
Eufaula Impact Players of the Week
January 22, 2026
The Eufaula Impact Players of the Week are Doltyn Lane and Hannah Needham. Impact Players of the Week are sponsored by Zach McQuay Construction – Your Cement Specialist
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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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Family and friends say farewell to Tracy Scroggins and his mother
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Family and friends say farewell to Tracy Scroggins and his mother
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
March 5, 2026
It was a sad day when Checotah heard of the passing of one of their own, Tracy Scroggins, whose name lives on at the field house and playground in his hometown. Scroggins passed away at the age of 56 ...
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Ironheads tame Wolves for Regional Consolation Championship
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Ironheads tame Wolves for Regional Consolation Championship
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
March 5, 2026
The Eufaula Ironheads continued their outstanding season with a commanding 5837 victory over the Heavener Wolves to capture the consolation regional championship and punch their ticket to area play. F...
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Commutation Hearing set in Jerry Don Hurst murder case
By SHAUNA BELYEU GENERAL MANAGER 
March 5, 2026
Danny Turner was convicted of first-degree murder in 1992 for the 1991 poisoning death of his Checotah High School classmate, Jerry Don Hurst. Turner was convicted and sentenced by a McIntosh County j...
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Mayor issues proclamation honoring late editor Jerry Fink
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Mayor issues proclamation honoring late editor Jerry Fink
By SHAUNA BELYEU GENERAL MANAGER 
March 5, 2026
On March 2, the Eufaula City Council opened its regular meeting by honoring the life and legacy of longtime journalist Jerry Fink. Mayor James Hickman read a formal proclamation recognizing the late E...
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Chamber celebrates America and its members
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Chamber celebrates America and its members
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
March 5, 2026
Checotah Chamber of Commerce celebrated its members and America’s 250th year by hosting an Americana tablescape competition at their annual banquet held Tuesday, Feb. 25. Over 200 business leaders, Ch...
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