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Shop with a Cop (Dec. 10, 11, 12)
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Shop with a Cop (Dec. 10, 11, 12)
December 10, 2025
The 12th Annual McIntosh County Law Enforcement Shop with a COP event will take place this week on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Law enforcement officers, in partnership with school districts, will ...
Checotah resident pleads guilty to distributing Methamphetamine
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Checotah resident pleads guilty to distributing Methamphetamine
December 10, 2025
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announces that Joshua Darrin Breshears, age 33, of Checotah, entered a guilty plea to one count of Distribution of Methamphetam...
Search begins for school superintendent
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Search begins for school superintendent
December 10, 2025
The search is now underway for a school superintendent replace Monty Guthrie, who announced at the Nov. 10 School Board meeting that he was retiring effective June 30, 2026. At Monday’s meeting the Bo...
School election filing period ends
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School election filing period ends
December 10, 2025
Just as the filing period ended for school board elections, Eufaula incumbent Kenny Bumgarner announced his resignation. Bumgarner, 55, represented seat 2. The board will ap-The point someone to fill ...
U.S. Court of Appeals overturns Dan Kirby conviction
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U.S. Court of Appeals overturns Dan Kirby conviction
Girlfriend killed in motorcycle accident
By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR 
December 17, 2025
The 2023 involuntary manslaughter conviction of Dan Kirby was overturned Tuesday, Dec. 16, by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit in Denver, Colorado. Kirby, 67, a former Eufaula councilman and former state representative, was convicted of the manslaughter charge after a motorcycle accident that killed his girlfriend Sheryl Bichsel. Kirby was sentenced in federal district court in Musk...
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Christmas classics shine in Eufaula’s lighted parade
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Christmas classics shine in Eufaula’s lighted parade
By SHAUNA BELYEU 
December 10, 2025
GENERAL MANAGER Main Street sparkled with holiday magic Saturday night as Eufaula kicked off the season with its annual Lighted Christmas Parade, drawing families downtown for an evening of twinkling ...
Eufaula launches search for City Planner to guide growth
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Eufaula launches search for City Planner to guide growth
By Shauna Belyeu General Manager 
December 10, 2025
The City of Eufaula is taking a major step toward shaping its long-term future by launching the recruitment for its first-ever City Planner, a move that city leaders believe is vital to supporting res...
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Shop with a Cop (Dec. 10, 11, 12)
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Shop with a Cop (Dec. 10, 11, 12)
December 10, 2025
The 12th Annual McIntosh County Law Enforcement Shop with a COP event will take place this week on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Law enforcement officers, in partnership with school districts, will ...
Checotah resident pleads guilty to distributing Methamphetamine
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Checotah resident pleads guilty to distributing Methamphetamine
December 10, 2025
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announces that Joshua Darrin Breshears, age 33, of Checotah, entered a guilty plea to one count of Distribution of Methamphetam...
Search begins for school superintendent
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Search begins for school superintendent
December 10, 2025
The search is now underway for a school superintendent replace Monty Guthrie, who announced at the Nov. 10 School Board meeting that he was retiring effective June 30, 2026. At Monday’s meeting the Bo...
School election filing period ends
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School election filing period ends
December 10, 2025
Just as the filing period ended for school board elections, Eufaula incumbent Kenny Bumgarner announced his resignation. Bumgarner, 55, represented seat 2. The board will ap-The point someone to fill ...
Holiday Magic Fills the Eufaula Armory at Annual Christmas Trade Show
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Holiday Magic Fills the Eufaula Armory at Annual Christmas Trade Show
By MICHAEL BARNES 
December 10, 2025
The Eufaula Armory transformed into a joyful holiday playground on Saturday, Dec. 6, as families, vendors, and even one very friendly dog filled the space for the annual Heartland Bazaar. With aisles ...
EOSC receives $16 million donation
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EOSC receives $16 million donation
December 10, 2025
WILBURTON – Eastern Oklahoma State College has received an unprecedented $16 million unrestricted gift from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott through her foundation, Yield Giving. This donation marks the...
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Neill/Lee to represent Oklahoma in All-American Bowl
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Neill/Lee to represent Oklahoma in All-American Bowl
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
December 10, 2025
Eufaula senior football players Blayden Neill and Peter Lee have been selected to represent Oklahoma on Team West at the All-American Bowl on December 15th at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Both at...
From little league to the college gridiron: Lifelong journey following the heart of the game
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From little league to the college gridiron: Lifelong journey following the heart of the game
December 10, 2025
For most sportswriters, the magic begins under Friday night-lights. But for me the story has always started much earlier on dusty little league fields, where oversized helmets wobble on tiny heads and...
Hodgins to play in 2026 Podyum Preps All-American Bowl: International Series
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Hodgins to play in 2026 Podyum Preps All-American Bowl: International Series
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
December 10, 2025
Eufaula senior standout football player Luke Hodgins received an official invitation to represent the USA Select Team at the 2026 Podyum Preps All-American Bowl: International Series, taking place Jan...
Lake Eufaula Fishing Report
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Lake Eufaula Fishing Report
December 10, 2025
December 2025 Lake Eufaula anglers are finding solid winter action as temperatures cool and fish settle into predictable patterns across Oklahoma’s largest lake. Water levels are falling, and clarity ...
Roland Rangers cage Checotah Wildcats 75-51
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Roland Rangers cage Checotah Wildcats 75-51
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
December 10, 2025
The Roland Rangers handed the Checotah Wildcats a 75-51 loss Friday night at the Checotah Event Center in a hard fought game. The loss drops Checotah to 0-2 on the season. Roland took advantage of the...
Eufaula steamrolls Beggs 82-51 in season opener
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Eufaula steamrolls Beggs 82-51 in season opener
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
December 10, 2025
In an offensive display that hasn’t been seen since Bradley Campbell was head coach at Eufaula, the Ironheads (1-0) rolled over Beggs 82-51 on senior night. Newly hired Eufaula head coach Grant Callis...
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Sign up for VFW Christmas event
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Sign up for VFW Christmas event
December 10, 2025
The Eufaula VFW Post 8798 Auxiliary will host a holiday event on Saturday, Dec. 20 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The Auxiliary urges everyone to sign up early “so we will have plenty of goodies.” To sign up, ...
Popular historian will speak on start of Christmas
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Popular historian will speak on start of Christmas
By LENORE BECHTEL 
December 10, 2025
Eufaula’s renowned historian and unstoppable traveler Roger Thompson will present “How Christmas Started and Surged” at two local venues in one week. He will be the after- dinner speaker at the Eufaul...
Eufaula Area Arts celebrates with a Christmas Gathering
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Eufaula Area Arts celebrates with a Christmas Gathering
December 10, 2025
GLENNA MCBRIDE, DIRECTOR, EUFAULA AREA ARTS The Eufaula Area Arts Council invites you to experience the magic of the holidays with a festive Christmas Gathering on Tuesday, December 16, at the Chamber...
November Middle School students of the month named
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November Middle School students of the month named
December 10, 2025
6th grade: Harper Campbell is the daughter of Kelley and Michael Campbell. Her favorite class is English, and her future plans are to become a pediatric surgeon. Ryan Bascue is the son of Cassi Bascue...
FLEAS November Meeting
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FLEAS November Meeting
December 10, 2025
The theme of the meeting was Thanksgiving and the decorations included vases of lovely flowers in fall colors. Some members, as an arts and crafts project, decorated pumpkins in October and these acce...
Eufaula Lighted Parade 2025
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Eufaula Lighted Parade 2025
December 10, 2025
Eufaula Lighted Parade 2025
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Asher announces for reelection
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Asher announces for reelection
December 10, 2025
I am running for reelection to the Eufaula Public School Board district 1 seat. Having served for eight years on the Board, I am excited about the progress our District has made. I look forward to the...
Artesian Realty hosts toy giveaway
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Artesian Realty hosts toy giveaway
December 10, 2025
Artesian Realty, 106 Selmon Rd., Eufaula, will host a toy giveaway on Sunday, Dec. 14 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Little Turtle Banquet Hall on old 69 highway north of Eufaula. Santa will be on hand ...
Driver killed after hitting deer
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Driver killed after hitting deer
December 10, 2025
An unidentified motorist was killed after striking a deer and then a second vehicle on SH 16 in Muskogee County Friday. According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, after the car struck the deer the vehi...
Cookie Crawl Dec. 13
Community Calendar, news
Cookie Crawl Dec. 13
December 10, 2025
The Eufaula Area Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Christmas Cookie Crawl on Saturday, Dec. 13, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Shoppers are invited to stop by participating Eufaula stores, enjoy homema...
Breakfast with Santa Dec. 13
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Breakfast with Santa Dec. 13
December 10, 2025
Legacy on Main Street, 224 N. Main St., Eufaula, presents Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 13. Doors open at 8:30 a.m. Tickets are $15, which includes one adult and one child breakfast. If you n...
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