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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
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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
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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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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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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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Eufaula Impact Players of the Week
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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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Sports
NFL Scores and Schedules
January 22, 2026
Here are the latest NFL scores from the 2026 Divisional Playoffs and the upcoming games (as of Monday, January 19, 2026): Recent NFL Playoff Scores (Divisional Round) • Buffalo Bills 30 – Denver Bronc...
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No. 1 Indiana defeats No. 10 Miami to win the College Football Playoff National Championship Game
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
January 22, 2026
The top-seeded Indiana Hoosiers defeated No. 10 Miami Hurricanes (Fla.) in the 202526 College Football Playoff National Championship Game 27-21 to secure the win. Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti turn...
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Eufaula Ironheads crowned Warner Eagles Cherokee Classic Champions
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Eufaula Ironheads crowned Warner Eagles Cherokee Classic Champions
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
January 15, 2026
The No. 8 Eufaula Ironheads (11-2) were crowned Warner Eagles Cherokee Classic Champions Saturday after dismantling the No. 3 Okay Mustangs 60-47. Eufaula continues to be a fun team to watch. They’re ...
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No. 1 Indiana crushes Oregon 56-22 to win Peach Bowl
Sports
No. 1 Indiana crushes Oregon 56-22 to win Peach Bowl
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
January 15, 2026
Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza threw five scoring passes and the No. 1 Hoosiers crushed No. 5 Oregon 56-22 in the Peach Bowl semifinal on Friday night. No. 1 Indiana (15-0, No. 1 CFP) will face ...
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Miami vs. Indiana for National Championship
Sports
Miami vs. Indiana for National Championship
January 15, 2026
No. 10 seed Miami will face No. 1 seed Indiana in the 2026 College Football Playoff National Championship on Monday, January 19 at 7:30 p.m. ET. The game will be televised by ESPN. Both teams will be ...
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Eufaula Impact Players of the Week
Sports
Eufaula Impact Players of the Week
January 15, 2026
Dec 9 Impact Players of the Week are sponsored by Zach McQuay Construction Your Cement Specialist
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Miami rallies to beat Ole Miss 31-27 in Fiesta Bowl
Sports
Miami rallies to beat Ole Miss 31-27 in Fiesta Bowl
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
January 15, 2026
Miami quarterback Carson Beck scrambled for a 3-yard touchdown with 18 seconds left, and Miami will head back home for a shot at its first national championship since 2001 after beating Mississippi 31...
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Lake Eufaula Fishing Tournaments
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Lake Eufaula Fishing Tournaments
January 15, 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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Murray State College wins Oklahoma College Bass Event on Lake Tenkiller
Sports
Murray State College wins Oklahoma College Bass Event on Lake Tenkiller
January 15, 2026
Two Eufaula grads now at Murray State College won the College Bass Event on Lake Tenkiller. Connor McAllister and Ayden Ford brought home the championship after catching bass with a weight of 16.10 po...
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Alleged arsonist captured after attempting to burn down Freedom House
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Alleged arsonist captured after attempting to burn down Freedom House
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
April 16, 2026
Freedom House staff and residents were not just grateful to first responders but they were grateful to God for His protection and covering during a recent arson attempt on Sunday morning of their resi...
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Annual Spring Citywide Yard Sale May 9
April 16, 2026
The City of Checotah will be hosting its annual Spring Citywide Yard Sale on Saturday, May 9. If you would like to be a part of the citywide yard sale you can text your address or text and ask for a f...
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Community workshop to offer practical parenting tools in Eufaula
April 16, 2026
Families and educators in the Eufaula area will have the opportunity to gain valuable parenting insights at an upcoming free workshop led by a licensed psychologist. Dr. Randleman, PhD, a licensed psy...
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Adopt a Shelter Pet Day is April 30
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Adopt a Shelter Pet Day is April 30
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
April 16, 2026
Each year, National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day on April 30 raises awareness of the thousands of pets awaiting adoption from the shelters and local pounds. Abandoned animals are a growing crisis in Americ...
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Don’t miss the City Wide Spring Trash Off – Saturday, April 18
April 16, 2026
Residents must have a current city water bill to bring items to Heritage Waste or Senior Citizen Center. Trash pickup is available for the elderly and those unable to leave their homes. Call the Chamb...
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