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Chamber to host general meeting
January 14, 2026
The Eufaula Area Chamber of Commerce will host its first meeting for the new year on Tuesday, Jan. 20 at noon at the Chamber office located 301 N. Main. Lunch will be donated by Watson’s Lakeside Beef...
ODOT nears completion of Main Street improvement project
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ODOT nears completion of Main Street improvement project
By Shauna Belyeu General Manager 
January 14, 2026
City officials joined representatives from the Oklahoma Department of Transportation and the project contractor on Jan. 9 to walk the Main Street construction corridor and review completed work as the...
City of Eufaula rings in the New Year with Fire Chief Corey Cantrell at the helm
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City of Eufaula rings in the New Year with Fire Chief Corey Cantrell at the helm
January 14, 2026
As the City of Eufaula steps into a new year, it also marks the beginning of a new chapter in public safety leadership. Corey Cantrell officially begins his first full year as Fire Chief of the Eufaula Volunteer Fire Department, bringing with him a wealth of experience and a strong commitment to training, safety, and service. Although Cantrell was appointed to the role on November 17, 2025, the st...
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Eufaula Ironheads crowned Warner Eagles Cherokee Classic Champions
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Eufaula Ironheads crowned Warner Eagles Cherokee Classic Champions
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
January 14, 2026
The No. 8 Eufaula Ironheads (11-2) were crowned Warner Eagles Cherokee Classic Champions Saturday after dismantling the No. 3 Okay Mustangs 60-47. Eufaula continues to be a fun team to watch. They’re ...
Construction begins on EHS Event Center
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Construction begins on EHS Event Center
By Shauna Belyeu General Manager 
January 14, 2026
Thanks to Eufaula voters, big changes are coming to Eufaula school campuses, changes that will allow the district to continue to grow and provide quality education. Construction is now underway on the...
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Chamber to host general meeting
January 14, 2026
The Eufaula Area Chamber of Commerce will host its first meeting for the new year on Tuesday, Jan. 20 at noon at the Chamber office located 301 N. Main. Lunch will be donated by Watson’s Lakeside Beef...
ODOT nears completion of Main Street improvement project
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ODOT nears completion of Main Street improvement project
By Shauna Belyeu General Manager 
January 14, 2026
City officials joined representatives from the Oklahoma Department of Transportation and the project contractor on Jan. 9 to walk the Main Street construction corridor and review completed work as the...
Sports
Miami vs. Indiana for National Championship
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Miami vs. Indiana for National Championship
January 14, 2026
No. 10 seed Miami will face No. 1 seed Indiana in the 2026 College Football Playoff National Championship on Monday, January 19 at 7:30 p.m. ET. The game will be televised by ESPN. Both teams will be ...
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No. 1 Indiana crushes Oregon 56-22 to win Peach Bowl
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
January 14, 2026
Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza threw five scoring passes and the No. 1 Hoosiers crushed No. 5 Oregon 56-22 in the Peach Bowl semifinal on Friday night. No. 1 Indiana (15-0, No. 1 CFP) will face ...
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Miami rallies to beat Ole Miss 31-27 in Fiesta Bowl
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
January 14, 2026
Miami quarterback Carson Beck scrambled for a 3-yard touchdown with 18 seconds left, and Miami will head back home for a shot at its first national championship since 2001 after beating Mississippi 31...
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Lake Eufaula Fishing Tournaments
January 14, 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...
Lifestyle
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Look back to move forward—with God!
January 14, 2026
When you hit your forties, your “check engine” light comes on. I can confirm — mine is glowing like a submarine’s control panel in a bad disaster movie. In the last couple of years I’ve thrown my back...
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Following a Radical Jesus
By REV. THERESE STARR 
January 14, 2026
“The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to bring good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim release to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to let the oppress...
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Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration Jan. 18
January 14, 2026
The Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration will be held on Sunday, January 18, 2026 at 3:00 p.m., Mt. Olive Star Baptist Church, located at 413665 E. 1080 Rd., Checotah; Rev. Samuel Cunnin...
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Jesus loves Eufaula and so do we!
January 14, 2026
Love is a tricky word. It has been used and abused so much we have a hard time understanding it. We love our pets, love our car, love our kids but do we love our community? The Bible teaches about the...
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Community Calendar
January 14, 2026
If you would like to list your meeting or event in the Community Calendar, please email all the information to jerry@cookson.news, call the Indian Journal at 918-689-2191 or drop the information off a...
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GOATS FOUND
January 14, 2026
Two goats were found near Sandy Bass Bay curve on Texanna Road. For more information, contact Scott Pelley with the McIntosh County Sheriff Dept. at 918-689-2526.
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