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Library Friends to lead historical tour of Greenwood Cemetery
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Library Friends to lead historical tour of Greenwood Cemetery
By Danielle Burchfield 
October 8, 2025
Put on your walking shoes, grab a sun-shading hat, bring some cool water, and enjoy a walking tour of Greenwood Cemetery. The tour starts at 1 p.m. Friday, October 17. It is offered by the Friends of ...
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OU – Texas Traffic Report: heavy traffic
October 8, 2025
The I-35 Southern Corridor will be open to two lanes in each direction from Oklahoma City to the Texas state line from Friday to Sunday, according to the Oklahoma Department of Transportation. The I-3...
Quilting is more than sewing to these quilters
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Quilting is more than sewing to these quilters
By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR 
October 8, 2025
Dozens of colorful quilts were on display at the biannual “Quilts by the Lake” show held Saturday, Oct. 4, from 9 am. to 4 p.m. at the North Fork Baptist Church. The Piece Makers Quilt Guild, which me...
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CASA urgently needs volunteers
October 8, 2025
CASA for Children is urgently seeking at least 25 additional community members to step in and serve as Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA Volunteers) for children living in foster care across Mus...
City council names new board member
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City council names new board member
By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR 
October 8, 2025
The Eufaula City Council is once again at full force after months of working with only four board members. Monday night the Council appointed James Mason Dobbs, 29, to fill the position of Freeholder left vacant by the dismissal of Todd Warren for missing too many meetings. Dobbs continues the family tradition of community service begun by his late mother Margaret Dobbs, who served on the Eufaula ...
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Thank a Newspaper
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Thank a Newspaper
By Shauna Belyeu General Manager 
October 8, 2025
If you’re reading this, thank your local newspaper. It exists because your local community supports and values the importance of community news. We live in a world of rapidfire information. Algorithms...
Ford provides food for the needy
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Ford provides food for the needy
October 8, 2025
Sam Wampler Freedom Ford of Eufaula spent a week gathering food that will be available to anyone who needs it at Under One Roof. It was a generous effort by the dealership, who turned over a truck-loa...
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Library Friends to lead historical tour of Greenwood Cemetery
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Library Friends to lead historical tour of Greenwood Cemetery
By Danielle Burchfield 
October 8, 2025
Put on your walking shoes, grab a sun-shading hat, bring some cool water, and enjoy a walking tour of Greenwood Cemetery. The tour starts at 1 p.m. Friday, October 17. It is offered by the Friends of ...
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OU – Texas Traffic Report: heavy traffic
October 8, 2025
The I-35 Southern Corridor will be open to two lanes in each direction from Oklahoma City to the Texas state line from Friday to Sunday, according to the Oklahoma Department of Transportation. The I-3...
Quilting is more than sewing to these quilters
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Quilting is more than sewing to these quilters
By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR 
October 8, 2025
Dozens of colorful quilts were on display at the biannual “Quilts by the Lake” show held Saturday, Oct. 4, from 9 am. to 4 p.m. at the North Fork Baptist Church. The Piece Makers Quilt Guild, which me...
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CASA urgently needs volunteers
October 8, 2025
CASA for Children is urgently seeking at least 25 additional community members to step in and serve as Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA Volunteers) for children living in foster care across Mus...
Operators of daycare center accused of abuse
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Operators of daycare center accused of abuse
By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR 
October 8, 2025
A Checotah couple running a daycare center out of their home is accused of abusing children under their care, according to police. After a lengthy investigation that began on July 7, Checotah police a...
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brings untold stories to life at Eufaula library Beadtelling
October 8, 2025
CORRECTIONS: The Indian Journal ran a story on Beadtelling in the September 25 issues that contained a number of errors. The following is the corrected version of the story: On Sept. 19, the Eufaula M...
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Checotah Lady Wildcats storm past Glenpool, 10-6
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Checotah Lady Wildcats storm past Glenpool, 10-6
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
October 1, 2025
The Checotah Lady Wildcats powered their way to a 10-6 victory over Glenpool on Tuesday night, extending their win streak to two with an offensive explosion early. Shaelynn Casey got things rolling in...
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Eufaula Cross Country High School Schedule
October 1, 2025
October 7th (Tues.) @ Checotah HS • Girls @ 11:20am / Boys @ 11:40pm • Girls distance 2 mile | Boys distance 5k October 18th (Sat.) Regional Meet @ TBD • TBD • Girls distance 2 mile | Boys distance 5k...
2025 Checotah Wildcats Football Schedule
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2025 Checotah Wildcats Football Schedule
October 1, 2025
Oct. 3 Muldrow (Band Homecoming) 7 p.m. Home Oct. 10 Stigler 7 p.m. Away Oct. 16 Holland Hall 7 p.m. Home Oct. 24 Lincoln Christian 7 p.m. Away Oct. 31 Idabel (Senior Night) 7 p.m. Home Nov. 7 Eufaula...
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2025 Eufaula High School Fast-Pitch Schedule
October 1, 2025
Oct. 2-3 Regionals TBA Oct. 7 vs. Claremore 5:30 Oct. 9-10 Super Regionals Oct. 16-18 State Tournament TBA
2025 Eufaula Ironheads Football Schedule
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2025 Eufaula Ironheads Football Schedule
October 1, 2025
Oct. 3 Locust Grove 7 p.m. Home Oct. 10 Holland Hall 7 p.m. Away Oct. 16 (Thursday) Stigler 7 p.m. Home Oct. 24 Idabel 7 p.m. Away Oct. 31 Lincoln Christian 7 p.m. Home Nov. 7 Checotah (Senior Night) ...
Full Court Press: How OSSAA’s latest legal loss extends basketball controversy
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Full Court Press: How OSSAA’s latest legal loss extends basketball controversy
By JC HALLMAN OKLAHOMA WATCH 
October 1, 2025
On Sept. 5, Payne County District Judge Michael Kulling heard arguments in an ongoing case about a handful of teenagers who want to play basketball. “This court is a strong believer that athletic ende...
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Paralyzed Veterans of America fishing tournament
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Paralyzed Veterans of America fishing tournament
October 1, 2025
The VFW Post 8798 and Auxiliary hosted the Paralyzed Veterans of America B.A.S.S. Tournament September 26, 27, & 28. The PVA fished Lake Eufaula. There were anglers with boats and captains of boats he...
Eufaula Middle School Student of the Month of September
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Eufaula Middle School Student of the Month of September
October 1, 2025
Sixth Grade Caroline Cioni, the daughter of Nicole Cioni. Her favorite class is Geography. She plans to attend college and become a dentist. Jurre James, son of Shasti and Preston James. His favorite ...
Introducing Middle School Class Officers for 2025/2026 school year
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Introducing Middle School Class Officers for 2025/2026 school year
October 1, 2025
(in no particular order) 6th grade President: Paige Smith Vice President: Cooper Holmes Secretary: Caroline Cioni 7th grade President: Braddock Bohannon Vice President: Mathis Huff Secretary: Julia Da...
Wellness Day a hit among Seniors
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Wellness Day a hit among Seniors
October 1, 2025
The fifth annual Senior Wellness Day, held Tuesday, Set. 16, is one of the most successful events hosted by Heritage Home Care, Inc., and the Eufaula Chamber of Commerce. Dozens of agencies set up at ...
Lake Eufaula Out of Darkness Walk 2025
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Lake Eufaula Out of Darkness Walk 2025
September 24, 2025
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Elaina Donahue’s Rett Run & Walk set for Sept. 20
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Elaina Donahue’s Rett Run & Walk set for Sept. 20
By LaDonna Rhodes Staff Writer 
September 17, 2025
The Elaina Donahue Rett Run & Walk is set for this Saturday, Sept.20 at 9 a.m. at the Checotah Sports Complex. The Rett Run last year was started by a local family in hopes to bring awareness to this ...
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Trick-or-Treating with Autism: A Parent’s Guide to a Stress-Free Halloween
By MATT ROKOWSKY CEO, ABOVE AND BEYOND THERAPY ABTABA.COM 
October 8, 2025
Halloween is often a time of joy for many kids, as it is filled with costumes and the excitement of trick-or-treating. However, for some families (particularly those with children on the autism spectr...
Fall Forum is chance to propose youth policy ideas
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Fall Forum is chance to propose youth policy ideas
By JOE DORMAN OICA CEO 
October 8, 2025
OKLAHOMA CITY – Each year, the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) holds our Fall Forum to look at trends in child health, safety, and well-being. We invite advocates from across the state to...
The local newspaper, the lifeline of local communities
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The local newspaper, the lifeline of local communities
October 8, 2025
In my twenties, I drove an hour one way and waitressed for over ten years dealing with the public on a daily basis. From my mid-twenties to midthirties, I ran a private school and taught multiple ages...
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My harrowing story
By MIKE BARNES 
October 8, 2025
Four weeks ago, my left eyelid declared war. What I thought was a stray eyelash turned out to be the lid folding inward so the lashes could scrape my cornea like industrial-grade sandpaper. In other w...
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October 8, 2025
Letter to the Editor Like my phone, I’m sure everyone says Columbus Day is next Monday. Not in our house. It’s Indigenous Peoples Day and it always will be. Just because some white supremacist says it...
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