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Young artists invited to join Eufaula Performing and Arts Club
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Young artists invited to join Eufaula Performing and Arts Club
February 18, 2026
On Monday, Feb. 23, the Eufaula Performing and Arts Club will gather at the Eufaula Memorial Library for an evening of creativity, collaboration, and fun. Open to students in elementary, middle school...
How one boy’s illness shaped Eufaula’s story
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How one boy’s illness shaped Eufaula’s story
February 18, 2026
The speaker at this week’s Friends of the Eufaula Memorial Library might never have been born—and Eufaula’s history might have unfolded very differently— if her granduncle hadn’t suffered an appendici...
Community invited to coffee with the chiefs
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Community invited to coffee with the chiefs
February 18, 2026
Eufaula residents are invited to grab a cup of coffee and visit with local public safety leaders during Coffee with the Chiefs, set for Monday, Feb. 23, from 10 to 11 a.m. at Eufaula City Hall, 64 Mem...
Paws N Claws Pet Pantry sets new hours of operation
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Paws N Claws Pet Pantry sets new hours of operation
February 18, 2026
The Paws N Claws Pet Pantry located at the Eufaula Indian Journal has set new hours of operation -Monday through Friday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Those in need of cat food or dog food from the pantry may ...
A Night to Shine: Eufaula stood together in celebration of dignity and joy
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A Night to Shine: Eufaula stood together in celebration of dignity and joy
By STAFF WRITER 
February 18, 2026
Friday night Feb. 13, Community Culture Church was transformed into something extraordinary. Purple draping cascaded from the ceiling. Gold accents shimmered beneath soft lights. Guests first gathered at the Community Center, where they were paired with their buddies for the evening. Corsages were pinned and partners stepped together into waiting limousines for the short ride to the church. Red ca...
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Progress continues on the new EHS Event Center
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Progress continues on the new EHS Event Center
By Shauna Belyeu General Manager 
February 18, 2026
Construction continues on the new high school event center at Eufaula High School, marking a major step forward in the district’s efforts to enhance its campus facilities. Thanks to Eufaula voters, bi...
2026 BLACK HISTORY MONTH THEME: A CENTURY OF BLACK HISTORY COMMEMORATIONS
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2026 BLACK HISTORY MONTH THEME: A CENTURY OF BLACK HISTORY COMMEMORATIONS
By ALMA HARPER GARDENIA ART FEDERATED CLUB 
February 18, 2026
Black History is rich with achievements that have shaped our society across various fields, including politics, arts, science, and social justice. The achievements of Black individuals throughout hist...
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Young artists invited to join Eufaula Performing and Arts Club
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Young artists invited to join Eufaula Performing and Arts Club
February 18, 2026
On Monday, Feb. 23, the Eufaula Performing and Arts Club will gather at the Eufaula Memorial Library for an evening of creativity, collaboration, and fun. Open to students in elementary, middle school...
How one boy’s illness shaped Eufaula’s story
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How one boy’s illness shaped Eufaula’s story
February 18, 2026
The speaker at this week’s Friends of the Eufaula Memorial Library might never have been born—and Eufaula’s history might have unfolded very differently— if her granduncle hadn’t suffered an appendici...
Community invited to coffee with the chiefs
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Community invited to coffee with the chiefs
February 18, 2026
Eufaula residents are invited to grab a cup of coffee and visit with local public safety leaders during Coffee with the Chiefs, set for Monday, Feb. 23, from 10 to 11 a.m. at Eufaula City Hall, 64 Mem...
Paws N Claws Pet Pantry sets new hours of operation
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Paws N Claws Pet Pantry sets new hours of operation
February 18, 2026
The Paws N Claws Pet Pantry located at the Eufaula Indian Journal has set new hours of operation -Monday through Friday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Those in need of cat food or dog food from the pantry may ...
New Little Piggy book now on Story Walk
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New Little Piggy book now on Story Walk
February 18, 2026
“The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs” is now displayed on the Story Walk south of the beach on the east side of Lake Eufaula. It is a humorous, fractured fairy tale told from the perspective of the wo...
Revival coming to county
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Revival coming to county
February 18, 2026
The alliance of local Mvskoke (Creek) tribal churches is hosting a revival on February 22–25 at the Eufaula Indian Community Center. The center is located at 800 Birkes Road here in Eufaula. Services ...
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Black History Month Spotlight
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Black History Month Spotlight
By SPORTS EDITOR, Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
February 18, 2026
For Black History Month, we honor Lee Roy Selmon, a man whose impact reached far beyond football fields and stat sheets. Selmon was not only one of the most dominant defensive players in NFL history, ...
2025-26 Checotah Wrestling Schedule
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2025-26 Checotah Wrestling Schedule
February 18, 2026
Maverick Ft. Gibson JH/HS OSSAA Regionals State Jan 23/24 Jan 30/31 Feb 20/21 Feb 26-28
Oklahoma Coaches Association selects All State Coaches
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Oklahoma Coaches Association selects All State Coaches
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
February 18, 2026
Congratulations to all of our coaches and athletes on being selected to the 2026 OCA All State Football East Coaches: Rusty Harris - Sequoyah Tahlequah Head Coach Kylee Sweeney Barnsdall Adam Hass - M...
Ledger Folsom signs scholarship to play football at Southwestern College in Kansas
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Ledger Folsom signs scholarship to play football at Southwestern College in Kansas
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
February 18, 2026
Ledger Folsom, a standout senior on the Vian High School football team, has signed a scholarship to continue his football career at Southwestern College in Winfield, Kansas. Folsom made his commitment...
Oklahoma State Football Coaches’ salaries approved
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Oklahoma State Football Coaches’ salaries approved
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
February 18, 2026
Oklahoma State head football coach Eric Morris brought the majority of his coaching staff with him from North Texas, and with the new staff came a new set of contracts. The contracts were approved at ...
Checotah Impact Players of the Week
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Checotah Impact Players of the Week
February 18, 2026
The Checotah Impact Players of the Week are Logan Dowdy and Cole Rolland. The Eufaula Impact Players of the Week are Olivia Hamby and Doltyn Lane. Impact Players of the Week are sponsored by Zach McQu...
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Don Campbell celebrates turning 90
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Don Campbell celebrates turning 90
By LaDonna Rhodes Staff Writer 
February 18, 2026
On Saturday, Feb. 7, family and friends of Don Campbell met at the Checotah Community Center to help him celebrate his 90th birthday. The center was buzzing with laughter and stories of yesteryear as ...
Heartland Heritage Museum & Gallery to host anthropologist
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Heartland Heritage Museum & Gallery to host anthropologist
February 18, 2026
The Heartland Heritage Museum and Gallery is hosting another meeting of special interest on anthropology on Thursday, February 19 from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Mel Phillips of the Oklahoma Anthropological Soci...
EOSC Honor Rolls announced
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EOSC Honor Rolls announced
February 18, 2026
WILBURTON – Eastern Oklahoma State College has announced honor rolls for the fall 2025 semester. There were 153 students named to the President’s Honor Roll, which requires a 4.0 grade point average i...
Lake Eufaula Fishing Tournaments
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Lake Eufaula Fishing Tournaments
February 11, 2026
Several major and local fishing tournaments are scheduled for Lake Eufaula, Oklahoma, in 2026, including the Major League Fishing (MLF) Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit (June 5-7) and a Phoenix Bass Fishi...
Lake Eufaula Association announces the 5th annual Green Run
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Lake Eufaula Association announces the 5th annual Green Run
February 11, 2026
The Lake Eufaula Association is excited to announce the 5th Annual Green Run, happening Saturday, March 14, 2026, at the Lake Eufaula Pavilion. This lively St. Patrick’s–themed event features a USATF-...
Kay Foley Owens to speak to Eufaula Heritage
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Kay Foley Owens to speak to Eufaula Heritage
By LENORE BECHTEL 
February 11, 2026
A nostalgic trip to Eufaula’s past will be the topic at the 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20, meeting of the Friends of the Eufaula Memorial Library. Kay Foley Owens will share notes taken by her father, Marsha...
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Committee Work Continues
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Committee Work Continues
By REP. TIM TURNER 
February 18, 2026
The second week of the legislative session was devoted primarily to committee work. Several of my bills passed this first step in the legislative process. House Bill 3759 passed the Appropriations and...
Bill to protect First Responders advances unanimously
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Bill to protect First Responders advances unanimously
February 18, 2026
OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Neil Hays, R-Checotah, secured unanimous approval today in the House Civil Judiciary Committee for House Bill 4260, a measure aimed at strengthening workers’ compensation protecti...
Letters
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Letters
February 18, 2026
James Finck’s last piece is leaning towards fascism. I don’t know anyone who thinks Trump didn’t win the election, but we do know he got beat in 2020 and instigated an insurrection. The first thing he...
Death often defines us for the good
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Death often defines us for the good
February 18, 2026
Death is an inevitable part of life but I have learned by loving the living that their death often defines us. I have lost many family members and friends during my life. In the last two weeks I have ...
Birthday bash hits all the right notes
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Birthday bash hits all the right notes
By LENORE BECHTEL 
February 18, 2026
A crowded audience filled the Plumb Theatre on Feb.7, including several members of the Maloy family prepared to sing alongside their father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Paul Maloy. The evening...
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