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Khelil Deerre of Eufaula blocks this shot attempt by Daylen Warrior of Checotah. RODNEY HALTOM | INDIAN JOURNAL

Wildcats/Ironheads split games at Checotah Event Center

The Eufaula Lady Ironheads outscored Checotah in every period with the exception of second period when Checotah edged Eufaula 12-11 in a 50-47 win. This contest was the third meeting between the teams, including a nail bitter at Eufaula and the...

Bank of Eufaula’s Dove of Peace ready to come back to life at Inspiration Garden. COURTESY

Inspiration Garden ready to spring back to life

Despite it being a major asset to the City of Eufaula and despite the best efforts of some people to keep it alive – Inspiration Garden has continued to struggle. The garden spot on the

Celebrating Black History Month

Four million enslaved black men, women and children had been granted their freedom after the Civil war ended. This was formalized with the passage of the 13th Amendment in 1865.

Teen’s career choice is up in the air

For Eufaula High School senior Jaci Combs’ future, the sky is the limit. That’s where her heart is – in the wild blue yonder where she feels free from the

Newspaper launches promotional products business

Cookson Hills Publishers, Inc., owner of the Eufaula Indian Journal launched a new promotional product sales business on Friday using the trade name Cookson Hills Marketing. “We are very excited

Youth Emergency Services receives $10,000 check

The Southeastern Oklahoma Association of Realtors (SOAR) presented a $10,000 check to the Youth Emergency Services Executive Director Greg Contreras on Monday. Members of SOAR, along with affiliate members and

News

Piedmont man injured near Eufaula

A Piedmont man was injured Saturday night when he lost control of his ATV one mile north and four miles east of Eufaula on Country Road ND 4247.

City Council nixes two requests, OKs others

During the Feb. 3 meeting of the Eufaula City Council, a request to close a portion of Clifford Seals Street and to rezone an area of town from Public to C-1 Commercial were rejected.

CONGRATULATIONS Leo Lang on being Student of the Week

Each week an outstanding Eufaula student will be highlighted in the Eufaula Indian Journal. The students are selected by a panel of school faculty and administrators.

Sports

WCRA pays out more than $137,500 to athletes at Lewis Field Bulls and Broncs

More than $137,500 was paid out to roughstock athletes Saturday night as the World Champions Rodeo Alliance (WCRA) concluded its roughstock semi-finals at the Maverik Center in Salt Lake City.

Fishing Report for Feb. 13

Eufaula: Elevation above normal, water turbid. For current elevation conditions go to the US Army Corps of Engineers website at https://www.

HALTOM HUDDLE

During Black History month I thought that I would share several names of some athletes that made a difference in life as we know it now.

Commentary

Learn all about fly fishing at Illinois River School

Anyone who wants to learn about and practice fly fishing will have the chance this month at the 32nd annual Illinois River Fly Fishing School.

Designed to give

A woman is designed to give.

By Ladonna’s Last Word By Ladonna Rhodes

Letters

Thank you:

Lifestyle

Trinity Episcopal Church

Remember when Jesus was presented in the Temple as an infant?

Hilltop Church of Christ

The preaching of the Gospel in the first century evidences the necessity of obedience to that Gospel. That “believing” that Gospel is shown in obedience in baptism is irrefutable.

Food donations sought for the elderly

The Eastern Oklahoma Development District’s Area Agency on Aging is expanding its food drive into McIntosh and Sequoyah counties for the first quarter of 2020.

Obituaries

Michael Irving Silk

Michael Irving Silk, 90, of Eufaula, passed away on at the Eufaula Manor Nursing Home. Mike was born on August 29, 1929 Iron County, Michigan to Mike and Nillie Silk.