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Cast before class
Sports
Cast before class
August 21, 2025
School starts just as late-summer fishing reaches its peak. There’s no better way to close out the summer than a quick, close to home, fishing adventure. Premier lakes around Oklahoma are starting to ...
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Sports
Lake Eufaula Fishing Report
August 21, 2025
Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 84°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass fair on Alabama rigs, crankbaits, in-line spinnerbaits, jerk baits, and ...
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OSSAA Board unanimously blocks Glencoe High School players’ eligibility
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
August 21, 2025
The hopes of four Glencoe High School basketball players to suit up this season have been dashed after the Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association (OSSAA) Board of Directors unanimously denie...
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Blast from the past
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Blast from the past
August 21, 2025
Joe Golding is an Ironhead from Eufaula. He and his brother Joe Lester, went on to be successful head coaches in Texas. The Texas Quote of the Day: “When I was a freshman at Oklahoma in 1946, the game...
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Checotah Lady Wildcats win battle of the cats over Stigler Lady Panthers, 6-2
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Checotah Lady Wildcats win battle of the cats over Stigler Lady Panthers, 6-2
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
August 21, 2025
The Checotah Lady Wildcats (2-1) roared to victory Friday night, taking down the Stigler Lady Panthers 6-2 in front of a fired-up home crowd. Aurora Madewell wasted no time getting things started, dri...
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Lady Ironheads explode in first inning crush Central Lady Tigers 18-1
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Lady Ironheads explode in first inning crush Central Lady Tigers 18-1
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
August 21, 2025
The Eufaula Lady Ironheads wasted no time flexing their power Friday night, unloading 13 runs in the very first inning on their way to an 18-1 rout of the Central Lady Tigers. Hannah Needham set the t...
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Sports
NSU Athletics announces 2025 Hall of Fame Induction
August 14, 2025
TAHLEQUAH – The Northeastern State University Athletic Department is proud to announce its Hall of Fame Class of 2025, a group of four outstanding individuals and one team who have left a lasting lega...
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Sports
2025 Eufaula High School Fast-Pitch Schedule
August 14, 2025
Aug. 14 vs. Okemah 4:30 V/JV Aug. 15 @ Muldrow Festival TBA Aug. 18 @ Broken Bow 5:00 V/JV Aug. 19 vs. Poteau 4:30 V/JV Aug. 22-23 RSU Festival @ Claremore V Aug. 25 vs. Broken Bow 5:00V/JV Aug. 26 @ ...
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Sports
2025 Checotah Fast-Pitch Softball Schedule
August 14, 2025
Aug. 14 @ Hilldale 4:00 Aug. 15 vs. Stigler 4:00 Aug. 18 vs. Fort Gibson 4:00 Aug. 21-23 @ Okmulgee Tournament TBA Aug. 25 vs. Inola 5:00 Aug. 26 @ Locust Grove 4:00 Aug. 28 Checotah JH Tournament TBA...
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Thomas making his mark at OU
Sports
Thomas making his mark at OU
By Rodney Haltom Sports Editor 918-689-2191 ijsports@cookson.news 
August 14, 2025
Former Checotah Wildcat receiver Elijah Thomas has made his mark in Norman. The freshman receiver will more than likely see playing time during the 2025 season on special teams or offense. In what mos...
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Five Big 12 football teams ranked in preseason US LBM Coaches Poll
Sports
Five Big 12 football teams ranked in preseason US LBM Coaches Poll
August 14, 2025
For a second consecutive season, the Big 12 Conference had five teams ranked in the Preseason US LBM Coaches Poll. Arizona State was the highest ranked Big 12 program at 11th and was followed by Kansa...
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Sooner Sensation: Toby Rowland, named ESPN’s best Play-by-Play Announcer in College Sports
Sports
Sooner Sensation: Toby Rowland, named ESPN’s best Play-by-Play Announcer in College Sports
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
August 14, 2025
In a thunderous victory that has Sooner Nation roaring with pride, the iconic voice of Oklahoma athletics, Toby Rowland, has been crowned Best Play-by-Play Announcer in College Sports by ESPN. The ann...
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Riley Duvall makes 2025 Cowboys to Watch list
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Riley Duvall makes 2025 Cowboys to Watch list
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
August 14, 2025
Steer wrestling today is going to showcase the legacy that the Duvall family has in this arena at the Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo as well as rodeos across the nation. Riley Duvall is the latest gener...
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Lady Wildcats claw past Sallisaw in 8-3 showdown
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Lady Wildcats claw past Sallisaw in 8-3 showdown
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
August 14, 2025
The Checotah Lady Wildcats stormed into Sallisaw on Monday night and walked away with a commanding 8-3 victory over Sallisaw in the season opener, putting on a hitting clinic and proving they’re a tea...
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Eufaula Lady Ironheads edge Haskell in nail-biting 2-1 victory in season opener
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Eufaula Lady Ironheads edge Haskell in nail-biting 2-1 victory in season opener
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
August 14, 2025
The Eufaula Lady Ironheads delivered late-game heroics Monday night, seizing a thrilling 2-1 win over the Haskell Lady Haymakers at Eufaula’s Chris Gawf Field. With the score knotted at one in the bot...
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Checotah running back Jayden Ellen receives offer from Air Force
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Checotah running back Jayden Ellen receives offer from Air Force
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
August 14, 2025
Checotah senior running back Jayden Ellen has received a college offer from the Air Force Academy. Ellen played a huge part in the Wildcats’ offense in 2024 where he ran for 1,541 yards and 19 touchdo...
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Sports
2025 Eufaula High School Fast-Pitch Schedule
August 7, 2025
Aug. 11 Vs. Haskell 4:30 V/JV Aug. 12 @ Harsthorne 2:00 V/JV Aug. 14 vs. Okemah 4:30 V/JV Aug. 15 @ Muldrow Festival TBA Aug. 18 @ Broken Bow 5:00 V/JV Aug. 19 vs. Poteau 4:30 V/JV Aug. 22-23 RSU Fest...
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Sports
2025 Checotah Fast-Pitch Softball Schedule
August 7, 2025
Aug. 11 @ Sallisaw 4:00 Aug. 12 @ Stilwell 5:00 Aug. 14 @ Hilldale 4:00 Aug. 15 vs. Stigler 4:00 Aug. 18 vs. Fort Gibson 4:00 Aug. 21-23 @ Okmulgee Tournament TBA Aug. 25 vs. Inola 5:00 Aug. 26 @ Locu...
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Sports
Oklahoma high school All-State games, OCA clinic moving to Edmond
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
August 7, 2025
The Oklahoma Coaches Association announced that its annual coaches clinic and All-State games will be held in Edmond for the next three years (20262027-2028). The news was announced to vendors during ...
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Muldrow Festival Tournament Times
August 7, 2025
FRIDAY, AUG. 15 10 a.m. Stilwell vs Salina 11:30 a.m. Sallisaw vs Stilwell 1:00 a.m. Vian vs Salina 2:30 p.m. Roland vs Vian 4 p.m. Roland vs Eufaula 5:30 p.m. Central vs Muldrow 7:00 p.m. Panama vs C...
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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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