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45th Duvall s Jackpot another success
Checotah hosted the 45th Duvall’s Jackpot this past weekend. The steer-wrestling event brought in competitors from across the nation and beyond. The Duvall family is royalty in the steer-wrestling world. Bill, Roy and Spud Duvall have cemented their place in the sport with numerous championships along with Ote Berry.
Grandview Saturday Double Then High Limit Thunder
BECHTELSVILLE, PA– Let’s try this again, double the action this Saturday!. Following yet another rain out this past Saturday night, the third time in the last four weeks, Grandview Speedway officials have prepared a big and exciting menu of racing action for the upcoming Memorial Day holiday weekend at the one-third-of-a-mile high banked speedway.
Five vs. Five tournament brought out area’s best
The first annual Five vs Five basketball tournament was a huge success. The event was a fundraiser for the Checotah basketball program and was sponsored by First Family Credit Union. Ten teams from across eastern Oklahoma took place. The teams consisted of the sports greats in high school and college basketball. The eight-men teams had players from 14 to 30 years old.
Families Spend Memorial Day At Cemetery Thanking Passed Loved Ones For Their Service
Several families spent Memorial Day at the Fort Gibson National Cemetery to remember loved ones who have served our country that have passed away. "Memorial Day to me is to, number one, honor those. We wouldn't be living in a free country if it hadn't been for all this," said Melba Orman.
'There's So Many Questions': Family Of Woman Found Dead In Shawnee Hopeful For More Information
People describe a woman who went missing from Checotah and was found dead in Shawnee, as kind and loving. Checotah Police say Christianna Laniel was reported missing in September of 2022. Her cousins say she was always a nice person and very giving, even when people weren't nice to her.
Cody, Carroll, and Weger Wrap Up NOW600 Weekly Racing Victories at Outlaw Motor Speedway!
OKTAHA, Okla. (May 24, 2024) - Chance Cody, Kris Carroll, and Braxton Weger each walked away with victories on Friday night during the debut of NOW600 Weekly Racing at Outlaw Motor Speedway. A field of 16 Winged A-Class, 5 Stock Non-Wing and 3 Restricted Micro Sprints were on hand for...
‘Our Son Would Have Never Done This’: Family Devastated After Son’s Killer Sentenced To Five Years Behind Bars
The family of 18-year-old Braeden Collins is devastated after a federal judge sentences the man convicted of his death to five years in prison. Kiah Pritchett took a plea deal for involuntary manslaughter and having a gun as a felon. Collins’s family says they are upset the plea deal was...
Chief Hoskin, 16 Council Members, Oppose Cherokee Constitutional Convention
TAHLEQUAH, Oklahoma ~ Sixteen members of the Council of the Cherokee Nation as well as Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin, Jr, are urging Cherokee voters to vote no at the June 15th special election on a possible constitutional convention. Chief Hoskin said he was following an “if it’s not broke, don’t fix it” philosophy in voting no on June 15th.
VFW Post available for state rep. candidates (deadline Thursday, May 23)
Stigler VFW Post 4446 is opening its doors for candidates seeking to serve as State Representative for District 15. The post will be available for the candidates from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, May 24. The time may be used for candidates to meet with voters. Candidates who...
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