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Lake Eufaula Association announces the 5th annual Green Run
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Lake Eufaula Association announces the 5th annual Green Run
February 11, 2026
The Lake Eufaula Association is excited to announce the 5th Annual Green Run, happening Saturday, March 14, 2026, at the Lake Eufaula Pavilion. This lively St. Patrick’s–themed event features a USATF-...
NFL and Checotah great Tracy Scroggins passes
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NFL and Checotah great Tracy Scroggins passes
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
February 11, 2026
Tracy Scroggins, a standout defensive end and linebacker for the Detroit Lions, and a beloved figure in eastern Oklahoma football, passed away last week in Florida at the age of 56. Born September 11,...
Eufaula first-grader honored for courage after saving mother’s life
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Eufaula first-grader honored for courage after saving mother’s life
By Shauna Belyeu General Manager 
February 11, 2026
Seven-year-old Brynleigh Anderson is being celebrated as a hometown hero after her quick thinking and calm actions helped save her mother’s life during a medical emergency on Interstate 40 near Checot...
Kay Foley Owens to speak to Eufaula Heritage
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Kay Foley Owens to speak to Eufaula Heritage
By LENORE BECHTEL 
February 11, 2026
A nostalgic trip to Eufaula’s past will be the topic at the 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20, meeting of the Friends of the Eufaula Memorial Library. Kay Foley Owens will share notes taken by her father, Marsha...
Locks of love
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Locks of love
By Shauna Belyeu General Manager 
February 11, 2026
Many people drive right past it without even knowing it’s there. Just off the path at Lake Eufaula State Park, a small fountain bubbles, almost unnoticed. But stop for a moment and you’ll see what’s really there, a fence lined with padlocks, each one holding a story someone wasn’t ready to leave behind. This is the Love Lock Fountain, sitting quietly near the entrance to the Lake Eufaula State Par...
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Lake Eufaula Fishing Tournaments
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Lake Eufaula Fishing Tournaments
February 11, 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...
2026 BLACK HISTORY MONTH THEME: A CENTURY OF BLACK HISTORY COMMEMORATIONS
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2026 BLACK HISTORY MONTH THEME: A CENTURY OF BLACK HISTORY COMMEMORATIONS
By ALMA HARPER GARDENIA ART FEDERATED CLUB 
February 11, 2026
February is known as Black History Month. Black History Month started as Negro Histry Week by Carter G. Wo o d s o n in 1826. Dr. Woodson was c onc e r ne d that the contributions of Black Americans w...
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Lake Eufaula Association announces the 5th annual Green Run
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Lake Eufaula Association announces the 5th annual Green Run
February 11, 2026
The Lake Eufaula Association is excited to announce the 5th Annual Green Run, happening Saturday, March 14, 2026, at the Lake Eufaula Pavilion. This lively St. Patrick’s–themed event features a USATF-...
NFL and Checotah great Tracy Scroggins passes
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NFL and Checotah great Tracy Scroggins passes
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
February 11, 2026
Tracy Scroggins, a standout defensive end and linebacker for the Detroit Lions, and a beloved figure in eastern Oklahoma football, passed away last week in Florida at the age of 56. Born September 11,...
Eufaula first-grader honored for courage after saving mother’s life
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Eufaula first-grader honored for courage after saving mother’s life
By Shauna Belyeu General Manager 
February 11, 2026
Seven-year-old Brynleigh Anderson is being celebrated as a hometown hero after her quick thinking and calm actions helped save her mother’s life during a medical emergency on Interstate 40 near Checot...
Kay Foley Owens to speak to Eufaula Heritage
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Kay Foley Owens to speak to Eufaula Heritage
By LENORE BECHTEL 
February 11, 2026
A nostalgic trip to Eufaula’s past will be the topic at the 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20, meeting of the Friends of the Eufaula Memorial Library. Kay Foley Owens will share notes taken by her father, Marsha...
Abner Haynes
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Abner Haynes
By By Michael Barnes 
February 11, 2026
Part two: The boycott that moved a game The year was 1965. The American Football League had gathered its best athletes in New Orleans for the All-Star Game, an event meant to celebrate the league’s ri...
January Students of the Month – Eufaula Middle School
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January Students of the Month – Eufaula Middle School
By 6th GRADE 
February 11, 2026
Wrigley Morris is the daughter of Lindsey and John Morris. Her favorite class is softball, and her future plans are to become a Chiropractor. Cooper Holmes is the son of Misty and Jeremy Holmes. His f...
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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 11, 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 ...
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 11, 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...
The importance of Black History Month
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The importance of Black History Month
By 918-689-2191 ijsports@cookson.news 
February 11, 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...
Eufaula competes at Checotah Power-lifting meet
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Eufaula competes at Checotah Power-lifting meet
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
February 11, 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...
Muldrow Lady Bulldogs top Checotah 56-23
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Muldrow Lady Bulldogs top Checotah 56-23
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
February 11, 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....
Checotah Impact Players of the Week
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Checotah Impact Players of the Week
February 11, 2026
The Checotah Impact Players of the Week are Shyanne Madewell and Rowan Chapman.
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Eufaula Local Livestock Show and Premium Sale set for Feb. 14
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Eufaula Local Livestock Show and Premium Sale set for Feb. 14
February 11, 2026
The Eufaula Local Livestock Show and Premium Sale will be held Saturday, Feb. 14, at the McIntosh County Fairgrounds. The livestock show will begin at 9 a.m., followed by the premium dinner at 5:30 p....
18th Annual Chili Cook-Off set for Feb. 28
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18th Annual Chili Cook-Off set for Feb. 28
February 11, 2026
It’s time to pull out those famous family chili recipes and see if you have what it takes to win this year’s 18th Annual Chili Cook-Off set for Saturday, Feb. 28 at the First Free Will Baptist Life Ce...
Pet Pantry has new hours of operation
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Pet Pantry has new hours of operation
February 11, 2026
Due to the overwhelming success of the Paws N Claws Community Pet Pantry new hours of operation will be Monday through Friday AFTERNOONS ONLY from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. This is in efforts to not interfere ...
Canadian Valley Electric Cooperative invites Seniors to apply for the Operation Round Up Foundation $1,000 Scholarship
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Canadian Valley Electric Cooperative invites Seniors to apply for the Operation Round Up Foundation $1,000 Scholarship
February 11, 2026
Seminole - Canadian Valley Electric Cooperative (CVEC) is proud to announce the opening of applications for the 2026 Operation Round Up Scholarship. This initiative is designed to financially support ...
Wild Game Dinner & Potluck at Lake Eufaula State Park
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Wild Game Dinner & Potluck at Lake Eufaula State Park
February 11, 2026
Come join locals for a great evening at Pickens Lake Group Camp, Hwy 150, Lake Eufaula State Park, on March 21 at 5 p.m. as Friends of Lake Eufaula State Park host their Annual Wild Game Dinner & Potl...
Outdoor Oklahoma Adventures raffle tickets available
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Outdoor Oklahoma Adventures raffle tickets available
February 11, 2026
Tickets are available now for the newest slate of Outdoor Oklahoma Adventures raffle prizes from the Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Foundation (OWCF). This year, you can put your name in the hat for u...
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Dreams come true for Freedom House ladies
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Dreams come true for Freedom House ladies
By LaDonna Rhodes Staff Writer 
February 11, 2026
Dreams really do come true according to Debbie Brooks, the Education Coordinator with Adult Teen Challenge Freedom House, who had always wanted to meet Lisa Harper, a Christian, Bible educator and spe...
Session is off to the Races
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Session is off to the Races
By REPRESENTATIVE NEIL HAYS 
February 11, 2026
It has already been a strong start to the legislative season. Feb. 2 marked the start of the Second Session of the 60th Oklahoma Legislature. The opening day included a joint session of the Oklahoma H...
Say yes to the dress without the stress
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Say yes to the dress without the stress
February 11, 2026
Prom dreams don’t have to come with a price tag. The Ironhead PTO is rolling out the red carpet with its Prom Dress Boutique at Eufaula High School, giving every student a chance to find the perfect p...
Notice of Johnson O’Malley Parent Committee Election
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Notice of Johnson O’Malley Parent Committee Election
February 11, 2026
Eufaula Public Schools will hold an election for parent members of the Johnson O’Malley Local Indian Education Committee on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Eufaula School Administ...
ANNUAL BLACK HISTORY MONTH SEMINAR
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ANNUAL BLACK HISTORY MONTH SEMINAR
February 11, 2026
Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 11 a.m. Mt. Olive Star Baptist Church 413665 E. 1080 Rd., Checotah, OK Rev. Samuel Cunningham, Pastor Sponsored by the Warrior School Restoration Organization Inc. Alma ...
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