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2025-26 Checotah Wrestling Schedule
February 19, 2026
Maverick Ft. Gibson JH/HS OSSAA Regionals State Jan 23/24 Jan 30/31 Feb 20/21 Feb 26-28
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Oklahoma Coaches Association selects All State Coaches
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
February 19, 2026
Congratulations to all of our coaches and athletes on being selected to the 2026 OCA All State Football East Coaches: Rusty Harris - Sequoyah Tahlequah Head Coach Kylee Sweeney Barnsdall Adam Hass - M...
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Ledger Folsom signs scholarship to play football at Southwestern College in Kansas
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Ledger Folsom signs scholarship to play football at Southwestern College in Kansas
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
February 19, 2026
Ledger Folsom, a standout senior on the Vian High School football team, has signed a scholarship to continue his football career at Southwestern College in Winfield, Kansas. Folsom made his commitment...
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Oklahoma State Football Coaches’ salaries approved
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
February 19, 2026
Oklahoma State head football coach Eric Morris brought the majority of his coaching staff with him from North Texas, and with the new staff came a new set of contracts. The contracts were approved at ...
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Checotah Impact Players of the Week
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Checotah Impact Players of the Week
February 19, 2026
The Checotah Impact Players of the Week are Logan Dowdy and Cole Rolland. The Eufaula Impact Players of the Week are Olivia Hamby and Doltyn Lane. Impact Players of the Week are sponsored by Zach McQu...
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Eufaula’s coach investment is paying off
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Eufaula’s coach investment is paying off
February 19, 2026
Eufaula Public School’s (EPS) investment in coaches has paid off. Newly hired head boys basketball coach Grant Callison has the Ironheads ranked 9th in the state with an impressive record of 21-3. EPS...
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Black History Month Spotlight
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Black History Month Spotlight
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
February 19, 2026
For Black History Month, we honor Lee Roy Selmon, a man whose impact reached far beyond football fields and stat sheets. Selmon was not only one of the most dominant defensive players in NFL history, ...
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OU’s Murray takes job with KC Chiefs
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OU’s Murray takes job with KC Chiefs
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
February 19, 2026
Oklahoma running backs coach DeMarco Murray is leaving the Sooners to take the same position with the Kansas City Chiefs, according to a report Wednesday. Murray played at OU from 2007-10 and remains ...
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No. 9 Ironheads outlast No. 13 Preston 63-60 in OT
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No. 9 Ironheads outlast No. 13 Preston 63-60 in OT
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
February 19, 2026
The No. 9 ranked Eufaula Ironheads (20-3) used great defense by Ty Sparks and Doltyn Lane in overtime to defeat No. 13 Preston Pirates at Preston on Tuesday. It was a game that Eufaula had to play aga...
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Bumgarner leads Lady Ironheads to victory
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Bumgarner leads Lady Ironheads to victory
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
February 19, 2026
The Eufaula Lady Ironheads earned a huge 38-31 on the road victory over the Preston Lady Pirates. Eufaula senior Johna Bumgarner scored 11 of her 17 total points in the fourth period to rally to victo...
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Sallisaw steamrolls Lady Wildcats 67-18
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Sallisaw steamrolls Lady Wildcats 67-18
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
February 19, 2026
The Sallisaw Lady Black Diamonds had another highlight game, this time it was against the Checotah Lady Wildcats (4-17) who fell 6718 at Sallisaw. Emma Martin found her spot on the court and rained do...
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Wildcats roll over Sallisaw 57-45
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Wildcats roll over Sallisaw 57-45
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
February 19, 2026
The Checotah Wildcats (616) extended their win streak to two after a dominating first half performance over the Sallisaw Black Diamonds 57-45 on Monday. Checotah built as great as a 19-point lead at 3...
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Big 12 fines OSU $50,000 for inappropriate fan chants
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Big 12 fines OSU $50,000 for inappropriate fan chants
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
February 12, 2026
The Big 12 Conference fined Oklahoma State University for inappropriate chants from fans during last week’s Cowboys game against BYU. The Big 12’s statement: “The Conference has issued Oklahoma State ...
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Lady Ironheads clip Morris Eagles’ wings 47-27
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Lady Ironheads clip Morris Eagles’ wings 47-27
By RODNEY HALTOM SPORTS EDITOR The Eufaula Lady Ironheads earned a 
February 12, 2026
big road win Tuesday night as they defeated the Morris Lady Eagles 47-27. Eufaula started off shaky but outscored Morris 9-3 with Lauren Gray and Johna Bumgarner each scoring a three-point basket. The...
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The importance of Black History Month
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The importance of Black History Month
By 918-689-2191 ijsports@cookson.news 
February 12, 2026
Black History Month is a time to recognize, reflect on, and celebrate the profound contributions Black Americans have made to our nation’s history, culture, and progress. It honors stories that have t...
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Eufaula competes at Checotah Power-lifting meet
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Eufaula competes at Checotah Power-lifting meet
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
February 12, 2026
The Eufaula Ironheads competed against some of the best power-lifting schools on Wednesday at Checotah. Hundred of student-athletes participated in the event. “I’m very proud of our Ironheads today at...
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Muldrow Lady Bulldogs top Checotah 56-23
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Muldrow Lady Bulldogs top Checotah 56-23
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
February 12, 2026
The Checotah Lady Wildcats could not stop sisters Kilah and Kayla Ellinberg as the Muldrow Lady Bulldogs topped Checotah 56-23 on Tuesday. Muldrow dominated the Lady Wildcats in the first period 18-4....
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Checotah Impact Players of the Week
Sports
Checotah Impact Players of the Week
February 12, 2026
The Checotah Impact Players of the Week are Shyanne Madewell and Rowan Chapman.
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Eufaula Impact Players of the Week
Sports
Eufaula Impact Players of the Week
February 12, 2026
The Eufaula Impact Players of the Week are Briley Gragg and Ty Sparks. PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE OKLAHOMA CITY NATIONAL MEMORIAL & MUSEUM. ANTLERS Impact Players of the Week are sponsored by Zach McQuay Co...
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Seattle Seahawks fly away with Super Bowl victory
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
February 12, 2026
The Seattle Seahawks beat the New England Patriots 29-13 on Sunday to win the franchise’s second Super Bowl. Seahawk quarterback Sam Darnold threw a touchdown pass to AJ Barner, Kenneth Walker III ran...
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Tyler Mountain BBQ – a local café that’s all about community
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Tyler Mountain BBQ – a local café that’s all about community
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
February 19, 2026
Richard Tyler and his wife Jackie first came to Checotah and just toured the area, but then they decided they wanted to be a part of the community and offer Tyler Mountain BBQ. Now they have become qu...
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A Night to Shine: Community stood together in celebration of dignity and joy
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A Night to Shine: Community stood together in celebration of dignity and joy
By STAFF WRITER 
February 19, 2026
Friday night Feb. 13,, Community Culture Church was transformed into something extraordinary. Purple draping cascaded from the ceiling. Gold accents shimmered beneath soft lights. Guests first gathere...
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Don’t miss this year’s Chili Cook-Off
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Don’t miss this year’s Chili Cook-Off
February 19, 2026
Don’t miss the 18th Annual Chili Cook-Off set for Saturday, Feb. 28 at the First Free Will Baptist Life Center , 713 N. Broadway, Checotah. Who will walk away with bragging rights this year? Who will ...
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2026 BLACK HISTORY MONTHTHEME: ACENTURYOFBLACK HISTORY COMMEMORATIONS
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2026 BLACK HISTORY MONTHTHEME: ACENTURYOFBLACK HISTORY COMMEMORATIONS
By ALMA HARPER GARDENIA ART FEDERATED CLUB 
February 19, 2026
Black History is rich with achievements that have shaped our society across various fields, including politics, arts, science, and social justice. The achievements of Black individuals throughout hist...
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Heartland Heritage Museum & Gallery to host anthropologist
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Heartland Heritage Museum & Gallery to host anthropologist
February 19, 2026
The Heartland Heritage Museum and Gallery is hosting another meeting of special interest on anthropology on Thursday, February 19 from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Mel Phillips of the Oklahoma Anthropological Soci...
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