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Teenager found safe after going missing a day

A 13-year-old Stidham boy who went missing Monday evening was found safe at about 1:15 p.m. Tuesday on Texanna Road, 20 miles from home, according to Mus-cogee (Creek) Nation spokesman Jason Salsman.

Broken lines plague more than 1,000 water customers

At least 1,200 Eufaula water customers were hit by low water pressure or loss of water completely during 10 days of winter Hell.

Shoveler takes a break

Shoveler takes a break as he clears snow and ice away from the McDonald’s drive-thru. STAFF

Black History month spotlights rodeo legend Myrtis Dightman

Myrtis Dightman was inducted into the Rodeo Hall of Fame in 2016. He was sometimes referred to as the Jackie Robinson of professional bull riding, Myrtis Dightman made history in 1964 when he became the first African- American to compete in the...

Cowboys and Sooners placed in Top 3 in recruiting in Big 12

It was a big surprise when national recruiting was complete that the Oklahoma Sooners would be ranked No.1 in the Big 12 but what is a surprise in their rival up the interstate. The Oklahoma State Cowboys placed third overall in the Big 12 following...

News

Masonic Lodge/Under One Roof announce ‘Drive By’ breakfast fundraiser

Eufaula Masonic Lodge #1 AF&AM and Under One Roof Resource Center have announced a “Drive By” Breakfast Fundraiser to be held from 7 a.m.to 10 a.m.

Johnson O’Malley Indian Education parent committee to meet

A meeting of the Eufaula School Johnson O’Malley/Title VI Indian Education Committee will be held on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at 5:30 p.m.

There’s no business like snow business

Ducks nestled on the frozen water in the cove.

Frigid water laps the shoreline.

For a few days Wetland Park became snowland.

Sports

5 tips for 2021 graduates to prepare for a fiercely competitive job market

Colleges may return to normalcy in a few months as the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines continues.

Lake Eufaula Fishing Report

Elevation above normal, water 40 and murky. For current elevation conditions go to the U.S.

Black History month spotlights rodeo legend Myrtis Dightman

Myrtis Dightman was inducted into the Rodeo Hall of Fame in 2016.

Commentary

Change comes hard

Dear Editor:

Hard times prepare us for the ride

I truly believe it is the hard times that mold us and make us into who we are supposed to be and these hardships only make us stronger physically, emotionally and spiritually, but only if we let th

By La Donna’s Last Word By Ladonna Rhodes

A blizzard of mental health needs

This cold snap is raising awareness of homelessness in Oklahoma - especially in northeast Oklahoma where a man froze to death overnight last week.

By Joe Dorman

Lifestyle

Hanna Schools holds Muscogee Creek Nation Day

Hanna Schools recently hosted Muscogee Creek Nation Day.

Sen. Roger Thompson appointed to GRDA task force

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Roger Thompson, R-Okemah, has been appointed to serve on the Joint Legislative Task Force on the Grand River Dam Authority (GRDA).

Eufaula Wetland Park

Eufaula Wetland Park - Thanks to Keep Oklahoma Beautiful and Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality for selecting Teamup to Cleanup to receive a $5,000 grant to provide solar lighting and

Obituaries

Wanda Odessa Smith

Wanda Odessa Smith, 87, of Longtown, passed away on Feb. 13, 2021 at the Fountainview Manor in Henryetta, Oklahoma.

Michael Douglas Francis Sr.

Michael Douglas Francis Sr., born to Joe Anthony Francis Sr. and Virginia (Beaver) Francis on Dec. 16, 1949 in Eufaula, Oklahoma and passed away Feb. 8, 2021 in the home at Coalgate, Oklahoma.