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New Football Classifications for the upcoming 2026-2027 Football Seasons
February 5, 2026
Notable Proposed Changes are summarized below. Class 6A-1: 16 Teams Norman drops from 6A-1 to 6A-2. Southmoore bumps up from 6A-2 to 6A-1. Class 6A-2: 16 Teams Booker T Washington moves up from 5A to ...
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Oklahoma State University honors the memory and celebrates the lives of the ten who perished on January 27, 2001
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Oklahoma State University honors the memory and celebrates the lives of the ten who perished on January 27, 2001
February 5, 2026
On January 27, 2001, Oklahoma State University lost 10 members of its men’s basketball program in a plane crash near Byers, Colorado, while returning from a game. The “Remember the 10” tradition honor...
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Remembering Jerry Fink: The Quiet Heart of our newspaper
Sports
Remembering Jerry Fink: The Quiet Heart of our newspaper
By Rodney Haltom Sports Editor 918-689-2191 ijsports@cookson.news 
February 5, 2026
My heart was saddened when I heard that my friend and co-worker Jerry Fink had passed away on Friday night. There were three people that I looked up to in our business and gave me sound advice… Bill C...
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Eufaula cruises to 72-52 victory over Beggs Golden Demons
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Eufaula cruises to 72-52 victory over Beggs Golden Demons
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
February 5, 2026
The Eufaula Ironheads (173) cruised to a 72-52 victory over the Beggs Golden Demons Friday night at Beggs. It was a score for score game to start as the teams were tied 10-10 before Eufaula began to p...
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Checotah squads drop NOAA Conference road games to Roland
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Checotah squads drop NOAA Conference road games to Roland
By DAVID SEELEY THE SEQUOYAH COUNTY TIMES 
February 5, 2026
It was a rough return to the hardwood from enduring Mother Nature’s winter storm for the Checotah High School basketball teams as they each suffered NOAA Conference road losses to the host Roland squa...
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All eyes on Super Bowl LX: When, where and how to watch the NFL’s biggest game
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
February 5, 2026
Football fans nationwide are gearing up for Super Bowl LX, the 2026 NFL championship game that will crown the 2025 season winner. The spectacle lands on Sunday, February 8, 2026, with kickoff set for ...
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Lady Ironheads dominate early to defeat Beggs 56-33
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Lady Ironheads dominate early to defeat Beggs 56-33
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
February 5, 2026
The Eufaula Ironheads’ fast start contributed to a 56-33 pounding of the Beggs Lady Demons Friday night at Beggs. It was a game of great ball control, passing and limited turnovers for Eufaula. The ga...
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No. 9 Eufaula Ironheads rally past No. 18 Muldrow Bulldogs to win Checotah Crossroads Classic Championship, 60-53
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No. 9 Eufaula Ironheads rally past No. 18 Muldrow Bulldogs to win Checotah Crossroads Classic Championship, 60-53
By RODNEY HALTOM RODNEY HALTOM SPORTS SPORTSEDITOR 
January 29, 2026
The No. 9 Eufaula Ironheads (15-3) capped off a thrilling comeback to capture the Checotah Crossroads Classic Championship with a 60-53 victory over the No. 18 Muldrow Bulldogs on Saturday. It was the...
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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
Sports
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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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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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
Sports
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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Remembering Jerry
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Remembering Jerry
By SHAUNA BELYEU GENERAL MANAGER 
February 5, 2026
Jerry Fink never met a story he couldn’t write. For more than 50 years, he wrote them from the front lines of war zones to the bright lights of Las Vegas, from the smoking buildings of OKC to the quie...
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Nominations open for McIntosh County Democrat Citizen of the Year
February 5, 2026
Do you know someone whose life’s mission is to help those in need? Is there someone who puts others above themselves and makes an impact on the community and those around them without looking for reco...
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Don Campbell is turning 90!
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Don Campbell is turning 90!
February 5, 2026
Come celebrate with Don on his actually 90th birthday, Feb. 7 from 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. at the Checotah Senior Center. Everyone is invited to drop by and share some stories over a piece of cake this Saturd...
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Black History Month: ‘A Century of Black History Commemorations’
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Black History Month: ‘A Century of Black History Commemorations’
February 5, 2026
The theme for 2026 Black History Month is “A Century of Black History Commemorations,” honoring its 100th anniversary. This theme emphasizes 100 years of intentional efforts to honor, study, and prese...
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Emergency Roadside Service and Towing in High Demand
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Emergency Roadside Service and Towing in High Demand
February 5, 2026
AAA crews are busy with extractions, towing, battery service and flat tires, as motorists face challenging conditions. AAA emergency roadside service demand in Oklahoma surged an astonishing 221% as l...
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