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Flag Exchange
October 9, 2024
VFW Auxiliary 8798 would like to help you properly dispose of your worn-out flags. We will exchange your worn 3x5 United States American Flag for a brand new one. An exchange will take place on Oct. 1...
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City offices closed
October 9, 2024
Eufaula city offices will be closed Monday, Oct. 14, in honor of National Indigenous Peoples Day.
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Bless the press during Oklahoma Newspaper Week
By Mark Thomas EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT OKLAHOMA PRESS ASSOCIATION 
October 9, 2024
It is impossible to count the number of times we stop each year to celebrate and commemorate special occasions. It happens every holiday, anniversary, birthday blessings, and graduation. We salute Thi...
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The Pride
October 9, 2024
The Pride of Eufaula won the Overall Best Band at the Sounds of the Southeast Marching Contest hosted Saturday by Checotah. Titles included 1st Place, Class 4A White; 1st Place Drum Major; 1st Place Color Guard; Overall highest scoring Color Guard; Overall high scoring band; Overall outstanding Drum Line in the Drum Line Battle; Overall outstanding Guard Duet (Hannah & Kyiah) and Overall outstandi...
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BigBoytopay return visit
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BigBoytopay return visit
By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR 
October 9, 2024
Big Boy, the historic locomotive owned by Union Pacific, will pass through McIntosh County sometime after 9 a.m. on Oct. 14. Maybe. The trains schedule is subject to change. It was last seen locally w...
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Council considers taxes vs. roads
By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR 
October 9, 2024
The City Council made at least two things abundantly clear at Monday night’s monthly meeting, the members don’t like taxes and they don’t like the condition of the city streets. Unfortunately, to reme...
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Flag Exchange
October 9, 2024
VFW Auxiliary 8798 would like to help you properly dispose of your worn-out flags. We will exchange your worn 3x5 United States American Flag for a brand new one. An exchange will take place on Oct. 1...
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City offices closed
October 9, 2024
Eufaula city offices will be closed Monday, Oct. 14, in honor of National Indigenous Peoples Day.
A: Main, news
Bless the press during Oklahoma Newspaper Week
By Mark Thomas EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT OKLAHOMA PRESS ASSOCIATION 
October 9, 2024
It is impossible to count the number of times we stop each year to celebrate and commemorate special occasions. It happens every holiday, anniversary, birthday blessings, and graduation. We salute Thi...
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Mvskoke language class today
October 9, 2024
A Mvskoke language class will be held Oct. 12 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Eufaula Indian Community Center, 800 Birkes Rd. Pot luck meal will be served. Everyone is welcome. For more information call...
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Youth Fall Fest Oct. 26
October 9, 2024
VFW Post 8798 Auxiliary will host its Youth Fall Fest on Saturday, Oct. 26 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. There will be trunk or treating, a costume contest, prizes, craft tables, games and refreshments. For m...
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Checotah Impact Players of the Week
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Checotah Impact Players of the Week
October 9, 2024
The Checotah Impact Players of the Week are Hailey Prince and Elijah Thomas. Prince surrendered just two hits and two runs while striking out six against Berryhill on Thursday. She also hit a solo hom...
Eufaula Impact Players of the Week
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Eufaula Impact Players of the Week
October 9, 2024
The Eufaula Impact Players of the Week are Peter Lee and the Eufaula Softball Team. Running back Peter Lee ran for 352 yards on 35 carries for four touchdowns in the Ironheads 59-41 loss to Locust Gro...
Lady Wildcats season ends in Regional action
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Lady Wildcats season ends in Regional action
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
October 9, 2024
The Checotah Lady Wildcats saw their season come to an end on Thursday at North Rock Creek in the Regional Tournament as Berryhill topped Checotah 11-1. The 2024 season was a great year for Checotah a...
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THIS WEEK IN BIG 12 FOOTBALL – WEEK SIX
October 9, 2024
• Big 12 running backs have rushed for 175 yards or more in a game five times, the most of any P4 conference. • Nine of 19 conference games (.474) in the Big 12 this season have been decided by one sc...
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Rodney Haltom
By 918-689-2191 ijsports@cookson.news 
October 9, 2024
For the first time since 2012 the Eufaula Ironheads football is 1-4 in its first five games. However, don’t count out this team. They have coaches that are coaching their tails off and putting in the ...
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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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Dinner Show to present ‘The Hits’
October 9, 2024
On Oct. 19 Legacy on Main Street will present “The Hits,” a salute to the ‘60s, ‘70s, and ‘80s by the popular Branson performers, Phaedra Marze Clemons and David Brooks and his band, The House. Marze ...
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Attention business owners
October 9, 2024
The city’s Signage Grant Program kicked off Tuesday, Oct. 1. The deadline to submit a complete application is Nov. 15. This is an opportunity to enhance your business’s signage so don’t miss out, said...
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Storytelling event scheduled
October 9, 2024
The Eufaula-Canadian Tribal Town will host An Evening of Storytelling on Oct. 18 at 6 p.m. at 121834 S. 4130 Rd. Eufaula (the home of Jon Tiger). This annual event will include storytelling of familie...
Scrutinizing primaries: Political history is cyclical, evolutionary
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Scrutinizing primaries: Political history is cyclical, evolutionary
By ? r. James Finck, USAG History Professor 
October 9, 2024
--------------- current events through a historical lens------------------------ I read something online the other day that said, “not to brag but I have won as many primary votes as Kamala Harris.” A...
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Tin horns replaced in Eagle Bluff area
October 9, 2024
MONTY GRIDER The two 36- inch by 40-foot tin horn replacements on S 4170 were completed without issue on Oct. 2. We want to thank the community for their patience and cooperation regarding this much-n...