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Clayton joins Lady Wildcat staff
Sports
Clayton joins Lady Wildcat staff
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
June 6, 2024
Checotah graduate and Division 1 basketball standout Olivia Clayton has been hired as the new Checotah Lady Wildcats’ assistant basketball coach. Clayton received a scholarship from the University of ...
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Casting for Sunfish
Sports
Casting for Sunfish
June 6, 2024
Fishing for sunfish offers a relaxing and accessible way to enjoy the outdoors, making it perfect for anglers of all ages and skill levels. These fish tend to be abundant and inhabit shallower waters,...
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Lake Eufaula Fishing Report
Sports
Lake Eufaula Fishing Report
June 6, 2024
Elevation is 1 ft. above normal and falling, water temperature 73°F and murky. (USACE Lake Level) Crappie fair on hair jigs, jigs, and minnows around brush structure, channels, docks, and main lake. L...
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Oklahoma vs. Texas showdown set for new kickoff time
Sports
Oklahoma vs. Texas showdown set for new kickoff time
June 6, 2024
The storied Red River Rivalry between Oklahoma and Texas is scheduled for a 2:30 p.m. showdown on October 12 at the iconic Cotton Bowl, the Sooners and Longhorns are set to continue their long standin...
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Sports
NBA legend Bill Walton passes away
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
June 6, 2024
NBA legend Bill Walton died Monday at the age of 71 after a prolonged fight with cancer. He was the NBA’s MVP in 1977-78 season, the league’s sixth man of the year in 1985-86 and a member of the leagu...
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Sports
Big 12 announces football early season and special date TV selections
June 6, 2024
The Big 12 along with its television partners ESPN and FOX Sports have announced early season and special date football selections across linear and digital platforms. The 2024 season marks the Big 12...
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McIntosh County had a plethora of boxing talent
Sports
McIntosh County had a plethora of boxing talent
By 918-689-2191 ijsports@cookson.news 
June 6, 2024
This week was welcomed with great news of Robert Newton to be inducted into the Oklahoma Boxing Hall of Fame. Newton was dominant in the ring and he was one of many great boxers that came out of McInt...
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OSU football schedule for 2024
Sports
OSU football schedule for 2024
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
June 6, 2024
The Cowboys will open the season at home in Boone Pickens Stadium against two-time defending FCS national champion South Dakota State on Aug. 31 with kickoff to be determined. The game will be broadca...
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Oklahoma Wildcatters select Young Gun Clay Guiton with No. 2 overall pick in the 2024 PBR Teams New Rider Draft
Sports
Oklahoma Wildcatters select Young Gun Clay Guiton with No. 2 overall pick in the 2024 PBR Teams New Rider Draft
June 6, 2024
The Oklahoma Wildcatters added four riders to their roster Wednesday night in Nashville, Tennessee at the 2024 PBR (Professional Bull Riders) Teams New Rider Draft. Under the leadership of General Man...
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Ross named McIntosh County Democrat Coach of the Year
Sports
Ross named McIntosh County Democrat Coach of the Year
By Staff Reports 
May 30, 2024
Checotah Wildcat head football coach Zac Ross was named the 2024 McIntosh County Democrat Coach of the Year at the Checotah Sports Banquet on Tuesday. Ross received the award from McIntosh County Demo...
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Elliott and Ortiz named McIntosh County Democrat Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year
Sports
Elliott and Ortiz named McIntosh County Democrat Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year
By Staff Reports 
May 30, 2024
Checotah seniors Lane Elliott and Elisabeth Ortiz were named the 2024 McIntosh County Democrat Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year Tuesday evening at the Checotah All-Sports Banquet. “It is an honor...
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Tulsa head coach Angie Nelp Receives Contract Extension
Sports
Tulsa head coach Angie Nelp Receives Contract Extension
May 30, 2024
After posting the schools best season in 19 years, Tulsa Womens Basketball Coach Angie Nelp was awarded a contract extension through the 2030 season, it was announced today by Vice President & Directo...
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Sports
2024 Eufaula Fishing Tournaments
May 30, 2024
June 1-2 Ok High School Fishing Tournament June 2 American Bass Trail June 11-13 National Bass Association June 20-22 *Bassmasters June 22 National Bass Association Sept. 7-8 Fisherman’s Choice Sept. ...
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Lake Eufaula Fishing Report
Sports
Lake Eufaula Fishing Report
May 30, 2024
Elevation is 1.5 ft. above normal and falling, water temperature 69°F and murky. (USACE Lake Level) Striped bass, striped bass hybrids, and white bass good on crankbaits, flukes, jigs, lipless baits, ...
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Bird ID Skills: How To Learn Bird Songs And Calls
Sports
Bird ID Skills: How To Learn Bird Songs And Calls
May 30, 2024
When a bird sings it’s telling you what it is and where it is. Learn bird calls and open a new window on your birding. Originally published April 2009; last updated May 2024. You can only see straight...
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On this day in U.S. military history
Sports
On this day in U.S. military history
By RODNEY HALTOM 
May 30, 2024
Memorial Day On May 30, 1868 – By proclamation of General John A. Logan of the Grand Army of the Republic, the first major Memorial Day observance is held to honor those who died “in defense of their ...
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Area sports season ends
Sports
Area sports season ends
May 30, 2024
It was another great season for area sports as it came to a close this past week. Fans got to watch some fantastic games and athletes competed at high levels with many earning scholarships. Both Eufau...
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Championship Cup goes to Checotah
Sports
Championship Cup goes to Checotah
May 30, 2024
Sports Editor Rodney Haltom presents Checotah athletic director Jason Dowdy the newly-plated McIntosh County Championship Cup. Checotah defeated Eufaula in football for the 108th meeting to take a 54-...
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Eastern student-athletes honored with 56th Annual Larry Stone Awards
Sports
Eastern student-athletes honored with 56th Annual Larry Stone Awards
May 30, 2024
WILBURTON – For the past 56 years, Eastern Oklahoma State College has honored the legacy of a former two-sport athlete and Marine lieutenant who died in combat while on patrol in Vietnam, the late Lar...
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45th Duvall s Jackpot another success
Sports
45th Duvall s Jackpot another success
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
May 23, 2024
Checotah hosted the 45th Duvall’s Jackpot this past weekend. The steer-wrestling event brought in competitors from across the nation and beyond. The Duvall family is royalty in the steer-wrestling wor...
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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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