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Wilhite leads Wildcats in shutout of Eufaula
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Wilhite leads Wildcats in shutout of Eufaula
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
April 16, 2026
Checotah (18-4) rode a masterful performance from pitcher Ace Wilhite to a commanding 6-0 victory over Eufaula (2-9) on Thursday, as the Wildcats controlled the game from the mound to the base paths. ...
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McCarty and Richards racing fast to finish line
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McCarty and Richards racing fast to finish line
April 16, 2026
Oklahoma boys Luke McCarty and Reed Richards headed to Nashville, Tennessee over the weekend in a Junior Supercross event.
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Big fifth inning ignites Lady Ironheads in shutout of Checotah
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Big fifth inning ignites Lady Ironheads in shutout of Checotah
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
April 16, 2026
The Eufaula Lady Ironheads (3-10) broke things wide open with a thunderous fifth inning and never looked back, rolling to a commanding 9-0 victory over Checotah on Thursday. Locked in a tight battle e...
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Riley Tarwater wins National Championship
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Riley Tarwater wins National Championship
April 16, 2026
Riley Tarwater competed against some of the best wrestlers in the country at the WOW wrestling tournament in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Tarwater won the six and under division at the 46-pounds to be crowned the...
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Golf News
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Golf News
April 16, 2026
The Eufaula Lady Ironheads placed third in the Henryetta Girls Invitational with a score of 399. Bishop Kelly won the event with a score of 356 and Henryetta was second with a score of 382. Rylee McNe...
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Sports
Rory McIlroy wins 2026 Masters in dramatic finish
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
April 16, 2026
The 2026 Masters Tournament delivered another unforgettable Sunday at Augusta National Golf Club, where Rory McIlroy captured his second consecutive Masters championship in dramatic fashion this weeke...
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HALTOM’SHUDDLE
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HALTOM’SHUDDLE
April 16, 2026
The Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association will undertake a full review of its 24 governing rules over the next eight months, marking one of the organization’s most structured evaluations in...
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Sports
2026 Checotah High School Baseball Schedule
April 16, 2026
Tournament • Thurs.–Sat., 4/16/26–4/18/26 – Checotah HS Tournament – TBA District • Mon., 4/20/26 – *Holland Hall – Checotah – 5:00 • Tues., 4/21/26 – *Holland Hall – Holland – 5:00 • Thurs., 4/23/26 ...
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Eufaula Indian Journal names Lady Ironheads Players of the Year
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Eufaula Indian Journal names Lady Ironheads Players of the Year
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
April 16, 2026
The Eufaula Lady Ironheads turned in a memorable season marked by determination, teamwork and standout individual performances, and several players are now being recognized for their contributions. Un...
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Ironheads collect 10 hits in loss to Seminole
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Ironheads collect 10 hits in loss to Seminole
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
April 16, 2026
The Eufaula Ironheads (29) matched Seminole hit-forhit and played error-free baseball, but a five-run first inning proved too much to overcome in a 10-2 loss Tuesday. Eufaula struck first when Koltyn ...
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McIntosh County Democrat honors Checotah Wildcats Players of the Year following memorable season
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McIntosh County Democrat honors Checotah Wildcats Players of the Year following memorable season
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
April 16, 2026
The McIntosh County Democrat (MCD) has announced its 2026 Checotah Wildcats Basketball Players of the Year, recognizing a successful and hard-fought season for the Checotah Wildcats. With strong leade...
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McIntosh County Democrat honors Checotah Lady Wildcats Players of the Year
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McIntosh County Democrat honors Checotah Lady Wildcats Players of the Year
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
April 16, 2026
The Checotah Lady Wildcats put together an impressive season marked by determination, growth and standout performances, and their efforts did not go unnoticed. Following a strong campaign under head c...
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Volunteers needed at CARD Checotah Senior Center
Sports
Volunteers needed at CARD Checotah Senior Center
April 9, 2026
The CARD program needs volunteers to help deliver meals to the homebound in the Checotah area. If you have a love for your elderly community and would like to contribute about 1.5 hours a weekday to d...
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Eufaula Lady Ironheads wins Conference Tournament
Sports
Eufaula Lady Ironheads wins Conference Tournament
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
April 9, 2026
The Eufaula Lady Ironheads continued to dominate the field as they won the Conference Golf Tournament held at Henryetta Country Club on Thursday. Eufaula had four girls place in the Top 10. Rylee McNe...
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Sports
Sooners season ends in Crown Championship game
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
April 9, 2026
Oklahoma let a late lead slip and fell 8982 to West Virginia in overtime Sunday in the College Basketball Crown championship at T-Mobile Arena. The Sooners erased a 15-point deficit and led by seven w...
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Sports
2026 Wildcat Golf Schedule
April 9, 2026
High School • April 9 — Roland – Ben Geren — Both • April 15 — Stigler – Briar Creek — Girls • April 16 — Stigler – Briar Creek — Boys • April 20 — Regionals — Girls • April 27 — Regionals — Boys Juni...
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Sports
2026 Checotah Track Schedule
April 9, 2026
HIGH SCHOOL April 10 — Hilldale April 16 — Catoosa April 24 — Inola May 2 — Regionals (TBA) May 8-9 — State (TBA) JUNIOR HIGH April 9 — Hilldale April 16 — Catoosa
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Sports
2026 Eufaula HS Golf Schedule
April 9, 2026
• April 9 — Henryetta HS Girls — Henryetta CC • April 15 — Stigler HS Girls — Stigler CC • April 16 — Stigler HS Boys — Stigler CC Postseason • April 20 — Girls Regional • April 27 — Boys Regional • M...
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OU Spring Game April 18
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OU Spring Game April 18
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
April 9, 2026
The 2026 Oklahoma Sooners football Spring Game is scheduled for Saturday, April 18, 2026 at noon, in Norman. Tickets and details for the event are available on SoonerSports. com. This scrimmage serves...
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Sports
2026 Checotah High School Baseball Schedule
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April 9, 2026
• Thurs., 4/9/26–4/11/26 – JV Sallisaw Central Tournament – TBA • Fri., 4/10/26 – Open District • Mon., 4/13/26 – *Stigler – Checotah – 4:30 • Tues., 4/14/26 – *Stigler – Stigler – 4:30 Tournament • T...
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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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