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BREAKING NEWS

The Oklahoma State Department of Health has released the first official positive case reported in McIntosh County today, April 5.

Two Eufaula friends take similar career paths

Two friends who attended Eufaula Public Schools together were studious and athletic and ambitious.

Community Halloween play being planned

Eufaula Area Arts Council is creating a play for the Eufaula area during the Halloween season.

Annual Artwalk helps keep art alive in Eufaula

Art was indeed alive in Eufaula last weekend, Sept. 19, with all the activities and events involving art.

Panther’s claw past Ironheads 40-22

The Stigler Panthers improved to a 2-0 record after a tough 40-22 victory over the Eufaula Ironheads (0-2) at Paul Bell Stadium in Eufaula. The Panthers quickly drove the length of the field on the game’s opening drive to take an early lead. Stigler...

Hilldale Hornets sting Checotah 40-0

The Hilldale Hornets (2-0) were looking for payback after last season’s loss against Checotah (1- 1) as they ran roughshod over the Wildcats in a 40-0 shutout victory. The Hornets’ stinging defense didn’t allow Checotah over the 50 yardline, but...

Senior Night emotional as Lady Wildcats take lead in District 4A-5

The Checotah Lady Wildcats (10-9), 6-2) came from behind to rally to a 6-3 victory over a tough Fort Gibson team on Checotah’s senior night. The win propelled the Lady Wildcats to the top of District 4A-5.

News

Lake Eufaula Christian Church

Pastor Jeremy Little invites and welcomes you to Lake Eufaula Christian Church.

Our current sermon series is Amazing Grace: The God of Second Chances.

Volunteer Sam Sylvester

Volunteer Sam Sylvester was busy at Wetlands Park Thursday, cutting unwanted weeds and sprucing the site for the Oct. 10 ribbon cutting ceremony. STAFF | INDIAN JOURNAL

Cooper crashes motorcycle

Darrin Cooper, 58, of Checotah is listed in stable condition after the 2003 Harley Davidson motorcycle he was riding missed a curve on New Texanna Road and came to a rest on its side, according to

Sports

Ironheads rally to survive rival game

The Eufaula Ironheads (1-2) had to come from behind to defeat the Checotah Wildcats (1-2) 19-12 in Oklahoma’s longest uninterrupted high school rivalry in the school’s 105th meeting.

By Rodney Haltom

Lady Wildcats split series against Red Oak

The Checotah Lady Wildcats split its game against Red Oak 13-7 on Thursday. Sophomore Natalie Knight and senior Alexis Hamilton were perfect at the plate.

By Rodney Haltom Sports Editor

Eagles fly high over Lady Ironheads

The Morris Eagles rallied late in the game to top the Eufaula Lady Ironheads (10-10) 9-6 on Tuesday. Morris tied the game 4-to-4 in the fourth inning.

By Rodney Haltom

Commentary

EXILED TO INDIAN COUNTRY

They called it the “Indian problem.” The white settlers wanted more land, and the tribes held rich acreages.

Ponca Tribe

The Ponca Tribe today has about 4,200 members with many still settled in Ponca City.

By Zach Verdea

Newspaper staff continues working through the pandemic

Throughout all of American history, newspapers have been part of the essential fabric of our lives.

By Shauna Belyeu General Manager | Jerry Fink Managing Editor

Lifestyle

EHS graduate honored

Recent Eufaula High School graduate Caton Skaggs was the guest of honor at a college-send-off Shower hosted by local Chapter T, of the P.E.O. sisterhood. The show

Hanna Schools

Hanna Schools is in full swing.

Ryal participating in free lunch program

Ryal School, in western McIntosh County near Henryetta, is participating in a free breakfast and/or lunch program for the current school year (2020-21).