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1 Dead, three injured in weekend crash
By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR 
October 2, 2024
Eufaula firefighters arrived at a horrific scene Saturday night on SH 9 East near Longtown. According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, three Harley-Davidson motorcycles and a Nissan Sentra collided on ...
Police receive precious gift from local businesswoman
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Police receive precious gift from local businesswoman
October 2, 2024
The Eufaula Police Department received potentially life-saving gifts recently from local businesswoman Mara McCoy – vests for each officer on the force. McCoy, owner of McCoy Properties, presented the...
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Texan pleads guilty to rape, theft of vehicle
October 2, 2024
A 27-year-old man from Anna, Texas has pled guilty to second degree rape and possession of a stolen vehicle. Marco Almanza entered the guilty plea on Sept. 18 and was sentenced to 10 years in prison o...
Expectant mothers benefit from community baby shower
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Expectant mothers benefit from community baby shower
By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR 
October 2, 2024
Dozens of expectant mothers were treated to a community baby shower Thursday, Sept. 26, at the Eufaula First Baptist Church. About 50 mothers, some with toddlers in tow, some ready to give birth seemi...
VFW Auxiliary honors Gold Star families
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VFW Auxiliary honors Gold Star families
By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR 
October 2, 2024
The United States began observing Gold Star Mother’s Day on the last Sunday of September, in 1936, recognizing the mothers of military personnel who died in war. VFW Auxiliary Post 8798 continued that tradition with a Gold Star Ceremony held on Saturday, Sept. 28. “Welcome to our Gold Star families,” said Master of Cer-emonies Cheryl Campbell. “We don’t want you to leave with grief in your hearts,...
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Treasure chest found
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Treasure chest found
October 2, 2024
On the shores of Lake Eufaula, a weathered treasure chest has been found. Rumor has it that the chest is filled with $1,000 worth of cash and prizes. There is only one problem, the chest and its conte...
Eufaula Dam is 60 years old
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Eufaula Dam is 60 years old
By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR 
October 2, 2024
On Sept. 25, 2024, Lake Eufaula observed the 60th anniversary of its official opening. President Lyndon Johnson was flown by helicopter from Muskogee to a site southwest of the dam where he spoke to a...
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1 Dead, three injured in weekend crash
By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR 
October 2, 2024
Eufaula firefighters arrived at a horrific scene Saturday night on SH 9 East near Longtown. According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, three Harley-Davidson motorcycles and a Nissan Sentra collided on ...
Police receive precious gift from local businesswoman
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Police receive precious gift from local businesswoman
October 2, 2024
The Eufaula Police Department received potentially life-saving gifts recently from local businesswoman Mara McCoy – vests for each officer on the force. McCoy, owner of McCoy Properties, presented the...
news
Texan pleads guilty to rape, theft of vehicle
October 2, 2024
A 27-year-old man from Anna, Texas has pled guilty to second degree rape and possession of a stolen vehicle. Marco Almanza entered the guilty plea on Sept. 18 and was sentenced to 10 years in prison o...
Expectant mothers benefit from community baby shower
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Expectant mothers benefit from community baby shower
By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR 
October 2, 2024
Dozens of expectant mothers were treated to a community baby shower Thursday, Sept. 26, at the Eufaula First Baptist Church. About 50 mothers, some with toddlers in tow, some ready to give birth seemi...
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LEA golf tourney Oct. 4
October 2, 2024
The Lake Eufaula Association will host a Two-Man Scramble Golf Tournament, sponsored by Sam Wampler’s Freedom Ford, on Friday, Oct.4 at the Arrowhead Golf Course. The hole in one prize is a new Ford v...
Checotah loses icon
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Checotah loses icon
October 2, 2024
Checotah has lost another icon; Myrtle Mae Frost, 94, passed away on Thursday, September 26, 2024. Besides being a CHS 4-time All-State Star in basketball, she also played for the professional women’s...
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Eufaula Impact Players of the Week
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Eufaula Impact Players of the Week
October 2, 2024
The Eufaula Impact Players of the Week are Leah Green and Blayden Neill. Leah Green led Eufaula at the plate going 2-for-2 with an RBI against Jenks, threw 10 strikeouts and only gave up one hit in th...
Checotah Impact Players of the Week
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Checotah Impact Players of the Week
October 2, 2024
The Checotah Impact Players of the Week are Shaelynn Casey and Jayden Ellen. Casey hit a solo home run to center field in the seventh inning, singled in the fifth inning and singled in the seventh inn...
Checotah Cross Country team takes home medals
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Checotah Cross Country team takes home medals
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
October 2, 2024
The Checotah Cross Country teams dominated the Haskell Meet on Thursday. Both teams won first place. Ruby Folkner placed first and her sister Ruthy placed second. Izayah Tayde placed first for the boy...
Bridges receives second collegiate offer
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Bridges receives second collegiate offer
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
October 2, 2024
Eufaula senior Maddox Bridges received his second college offer to play football from Bethel College in Newton, Kansas. The threesport (track, football and basketball) athlete has huge potential and t...
Changes should come after Auburn game
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Changes should come after Auburn game
October 2, 2024
Oklahoma Sooner fans will take the 27-21 win over Auburn but there is no doubt changes on the offense need to happen. The Sooners Seth Littrell has shown little to no imagination when it comes to call...
Eufaula knocks off Jenks 4-3
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Eufaula knocks off Jenks 4-3
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
October 2, 2024
The Eufaula Lady Ironheads (26-3) defeated Jenks 4-3 on Saturday in fast-pitch softball action. Both teams started off fast with each scoring a pair of runs in the first inning. Kate Pippenger singled...
Lifestyle
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How do I avoid temptation?
April 17, 2024
Q and A with Pastor J. When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me.” For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone; 14 but each person is tempted when they are dragged away by t...
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How should the cup and bread be taken?
April 17, 2024
Lake Eufaula Christian Church “Everything You’ve Ever Wanted to Know About the Lord’s Supper But were Afraid to Ask” was the sermon delivered recently from the LECC pulpit by guest minister John Sands...
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