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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.

on Front Street received wind damage late Saturday/early Sunday during a storm that knocked out electricity to 87 customers in Eufaula. OG&E restored the power by 3:30 p.m. Sunday. According to the weather service 1.77 inches of rain fell.

OKC cop jailed on Independence Day

An Oklahoma City Police officer was arrested in the Porum Landing area of Lake Eufaula on July 4 after an encounter with McIntosh County deputies.

Fireworks blow away virus fears

In spite of the dreaded COVID-19 virus, the July 4 Independence Day fireworks extravaganza at the Eufaula cove may have set a record for attendance.

Child with cancer has a wish fulfilled

Three-year-old Amelia Joy Mount wished that she could go fishing with her family before she died.

Fireworks, free concert to highlight July 4 celebration

The Fourth of July celebration Saturday will feature two major events that should attract a record crowd, beginning with a free concert at the Xtreme Amphitheater followed by a fireworks display presented by the City of Eufaula.

Press box dedicated

After more than 50 years the deteriorating press box at Eufaula High School’s Paul Bell Stadium was replaced this year, largely with money contributed by friends of Bell and of the school’s Ironheads football program.

News

Supreme Court rules against state in criminal case involving Creek Indian

The Muscogee (Creek) Nation’s historic tribal boundaries cover most of an 11-county region that includes McIntosh, Creek, Hughes, Okfuskee, Okmulgee and Wagoner counties and portions of Mayes, Musk

By Wendy Wetzel

Lake Eufaula Fishing Report for July 16

Blue and flathead catfish good on goldfish, live bait, live shad and shad below the dam, along rocks, shallows and dam.

Conviction to be set aside in light of Supreme Court decision

Convicted child rapist Jimcy McGirt will get a new trial following a momentous decision by the U.S. Supreme Court on July 9.

By Jerry Fink

Sports

Is Your Farm A Mosquito Magnet?

While COVID-19 remains in the front of everyone’s mind, the coming of mosquito season means that both people and livestock are vulnerable to other serious illnesses if the farm infrastructure is no

estling Jackpot canceled Eufaula’s Alexander commits to Army

Eufaula star running back Noah Alexander has committed to play for the Army. Alexander announced his intentions on Facebook.

By Rodney Haltom

4th Annual Bite Me Noodling Tournament a success

The 4th Annual Bite Me Noodling Tournament at Xtreme Amphitheater has grown into Oklahoma’s biggest noodling tournament.

By Rodney Haltom

Commentary

Control freak

Most of my life I have been called a control freak, which in the slang of psychology is a person with a disorder characterized by undermining other people, usually by trying to control behaviors ma

By Ladonna’s Last Word By Ladonna Rhodes

Feeding kids on a budget

Oh my! Things changed so much in the last couple weeks or so.

By A Few Of My Favorite Things With Katina Holland

Thank you, first responders

Our country has been through a lot throughout the past four months. Between the COVID-19 pandemic and violence and rioting in cities across the country, it has been a trying time for everyone.

By Congressman Markwayne Mullin

Lifestyle

AMP Mechanical opens in Eufaula

The Eufaula Area Chamber of Commerce cut the ribbon for AMP Mechanical on Friday, June 12 at 10 a.m. at their new Eufaula office location, 37 Foley St.

Mother and daughter open new business together: Ash & Co Boutique, Dixie Rose Mercantile

The Eufaula Area Chamber of Commerce cut the ribbon for Ash & Co Boutique and Dixie Rose Mercantile located at at 133 N. Main St. in Eufaula on Friday, June 19