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June 13, 2024
Relationships between Athletic Directors, schools and newspapers are important for the success of the students. Athletic directors and coaches notify the media outlets to bring as much publicity to th...
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June 13, 2024
Oklahoma high schools first started playing fall baseball in 1956, debate has stirred over how they should be classified. Some agreement among coaches and administrators over how best to improve the c...
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By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
June 13, 2024
Central announced that Nolan Richardson IV has been named its head boys basketball coach. He is the grandson of Basketball Hall of Fame coach Nolan Richardson and son of former Tennessee State coach N...
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June 13, 2024
TAHLEQUAH – Darrin Chiaverini will serve as the 21st Head Football Coach at Northeastern State University, announced NSU Director of Athletics, John Sisemore. Chiaverini most recently served as the he...
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By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
June 6, 2024
Eufaula native Robert Newton will be inducted into the Oklahoma Boxing Hall of Fame on July 20. Newton graduated from Eufaula High School in 1966 where he earned a football scholarship from Connors St...
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By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
June 6, 2024
Jacob Campbell of Checotah continues to be successful racing. Campbell picked up wins at the Tulsa Speedway and the Tri-State Speedway and placed seventh at the Crawford County Speedway. “It was a ver...
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By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
June 6, 2024
Checotah graduate and Division 1 basketball standout Olivia Clayton has been hired as the new Checotah Lady Wildcats’ assistant basketball coach. Clayton received a scholarship from the University of ...
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Sports
June 6, 2024
Fishing for sunfish offers a relaxing and accessible way to enjoy the outdoors, making it perfect for anglers of all ages and skill levels. These fish tend to be abundant and inhabit shallower waters,...
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June 6, 2024
Elevation is 1 ft. above normal and falling, water temperature 73°F and murky. (USACE Lake Level) Crappie fair on hair jigs, jigs, and minnows around brush structure, channels, docks, and main lake. L...
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June 6, 2024
The storied Red River Rivalry between Oklahoma and Texas is scheduled for a 2:30 p.m. showdown on October 12 at the iconic Cotton Bowl, the Sooners and Longhorns are set to continue their long standin...
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By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
June 6, 2024
NBA legend Bill Walton died Monday at the age of 71 after a prolonged fight with cancer. He was the NBA’s MVP in 1977-78 season, the league’s sixth man of the year in 1985-86 and a member of the leagu...
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Sports
June 6, 2024
The Big 12 along with its television partners ESPN and FOX Sports have announced early season and special date football selections across linear and digital platforms. The 2024 season marks the Big 12...
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By 918-689-2191 ijsports@cookson.news 
June 6, 2024
This week was welcomed with great news of Robert Newton to be inducted into the Oklahoma Boxing Hall of Fame. Newton was dominant in the ring and he was one of many great boxers that came out of McInt...
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By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
June 6, 2024
The Cowboys will open the season at home in Boone Pickens Stadium against two-time defending FCS national champion South Dakota State on Aug. 31 with kickoff to be determined. The game will be broadca...
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June 6, 2024
The Oklahoma Wildcatters added four riders to their roster Wednesday night in Nashville, Tennessee at the 2024 PBR (Professional Bull Riders) Teams New Rider Draft. Under the leadership of General Man...
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By Staff Reports 
May 30, 2024
Checotah Wildcat head football coach Zac Ross was named the 2024 McIntosh County Democrat Coach of the Year at the Checotah Sports Banquet on Tuesday. Ross received the award from McIntosh County Demo...
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By Staff Reports 
May 30, 2024
Checotah seniors Lane Elliott and Elisabeth Ortiz were named the 2024 McIntosh County Democrat Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year Tuesday evening at the Checotah All-Sports Banquet. “It is an honor...
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May 30, 2024
After posting the schools best season in 19 years, Tulsa Womens Basketball Coach Angie Nelp was awarded a contract extension through the 2030 season, it was announced today by Vice President & Directo...
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By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
December 26, 2024
For a few Christmases now, Marvin Harrell Jr and his wife Lisa have tried to go out of their way to do something kind for someone else no matter how small. Harrell, who is a lieutenant in the Checotah...
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December 26, 2024
Faithful friends and fellow neighbors, As the year draws to a close, we want to thank you, our cherished readers and committed community. It has been an honor to share your stories, celebrate your mil...
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By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
December 26, 2024
Two locals, a mother and her daughter, are always “being good.” Janice Proctor and Lyesa Reynolds are no strangers to being on Santa’s nice list and would never think about getting on the naughty list...
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December 26, 2024
Tuesday, December 24 at 12 p.m. at Checotah First United Methodist Church 419 W. Gentry Ave. When Christmas Isn’t So Merry – A Blue Christmas Service For anyone who is grieving, hurting or just tired ...
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December 26, 2024
Peoples National Main Bank will close at 12 p.m. on Christmas Eve. The Drive In will close at 1 p.m. and the Walmart Branch will close at 3 p.m. and they will remain closed on Christmas Day. All offic...
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