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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 ...

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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...

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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...

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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 ...

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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

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 ...

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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)

December 10, 2025

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Checotah resident pleads guilty to distributing Methamphetamine

December 10, 2025

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Search begins for school superintendent

December 10, 2025

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School election filing period ends

December 10, 2025

lifestyle, news

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 ...

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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...

sports

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...

sports

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...

sports

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...

lifestyle, sports

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 ...

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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...

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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...

Community Calendar, lifestyle, news

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

Community Calendar, lifestyle, news

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...

Community Calendar, lifestyle, news

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...

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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...

lifestyle

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...

lifestyle

Eufaula Lighted Parade 2025

December 10, 2025

Eufaula Lighted Parade 2025

news

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...

Community Calendar, news

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 ...

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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...

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...

Community Calendar, news

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...