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Darrin Chiaverini hired as Northeastern State’s head football coach
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Darrin Chiaverini hired as Northeastern State’s head football coach
June 13, 2024
TAHLEQUAH – Darrin Chiaverini will serve as the 21st Head Football Coach at Northeastern State University, announced NSU Director of Athletics, John Sisemore. Chiaverini most recently served as the he...
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Checotah High School Team Camp
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Checotah High School Team Camp
June 13, 2024
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Robert Newton to be inducted into Oklahoma Boxing Hall of Fame
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Robert Newton to be inducted into Oklahoma Boxing Hall of Fame
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
June 6, 2024
Eufaula native Robert Newton will be inducted into the Oklahoma Boxing Hall of Fame on July 20. Newton graduated from Eufaula High School in 1966 where he earned a football scholarship from Connors St...
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Campbell continues to win races
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Campbell continues to win races
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
June 6, 2024
Jacob Campbell of Checotah continues to be successful racing. Campbell picked up wins at the Tulsa Speedway and the Tri-State Speedway and placed seventh at the Crawford County Speedway. “It was a ver...
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Clayton joins Lady Wildcat staff
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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
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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
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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
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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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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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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
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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
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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
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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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Lady Ironheads top the field to win Canadian Golf Tournament; Lady Wildcats place 6th
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Lady Ironheads top the field to win Canadian Golf Tournament; Lady Wildcats place 6th
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
April 2, 2026
The Eufaula Lady Ironheads brought home hardware Wednesday, capturing the team title at the Canadian Golf Tournament at Arrowhead Golf Course with a strong all-around performance. Eufaula set the tone...
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Highway 150 memorial sign unveiled for fallen heroes
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Highway 150 memorial sign unveiled for fallen heroes
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
April 2, 2026
On Friday, March 27, friends and family of the late William “Bill” Walker, an OHP State Trooper, and the late T. Leo Newton, Fountainhead Park Superintendent, gathered together to participated in the ...
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Teen drowns on Lake Eufaula
April 2, 2026
A 17-year-old drowned on March 20, on Lake Eufaula in Pittsburg County. According to reports, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP) and several other local agencies recovered the teen in approximately nin...
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Head-on fatality claims Checotah man
April 2, 2026
According to OHP, a Checotah man died after colliding head-on with another vehicle last Wednesday in McIntosh County. The vehicle, driven by Ricky L. Chester, 49, was traveling west on Oklahoma 266 at...
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Early voting begins April 2
April 2, 2026
The following entities will hold an election on April 7, 2025: Eufaula Public Schools (Board Member Office No. 1) Graham-Dustin Public Schools (Propositions No. 1 & No. 2) Hanna Public Schools (Board ...
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