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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.

Eufaula artist Jon Tiger recently received the Spirit of Oklahoma Award at the Five Civilized Tribes Museum’s 47th annual Masters Art Show in Muskogee.

Middle school student reaching for the stars

Eufaula Middle School student Ava Rose Johnson seems destined for stardom.

Preparations for a Nativity Scene

Preparations for a Nativity Scene at The First United Methodist Church of Eufaula, 251 Matthews Lane, are complete. The public can drive by or walk by the scene depicting the birth of Jesus. If you walk, you are asked to wear a mask. The event,...

Flags lead the

Flags lead the Veteran’s Day Parade. STAFF

Elderly gentleman salutes

STAFF

Oklahoma artist makes history with veteran memorial

WASHINGTON - The first national memorial to Native American war veterans, which was designed by an Oklahoma artist, was unveiled on Veterans Day in Washington, D.C.

News

Mason Dobbs of Eufaula

Mason Dobbs of Eufaula and his friends had a huge day as the harvested several ducks.

On this day in U.S. military history

November 26,1778 Captain Cook discovered Maui in the Sandwich Islands, later named Hawaii.

1783 - The city of Annapolis, Maryland, was the first peacetime U.S. capital.

By Rodney Haltom

Congressional Medal of Honor Citations for Actions Taken This Day PITTMAN, JOHN A.

Rank and organization: Sergeant, U.S. Army, Company C, 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division. Place and date: Near Kujangdong, Korea, 26 November 1950. Entered service at: Carrolton, Miss.

Sports

Schlapper Wins B.A.S.S. Nation Championship, Earns Classic Berth At Pickwick

Pat Schlapper had nothing but good fortune on Friday the 13th when he caught the heaviest limit of the week for a come-from-behind win in the TNT Fireworks B.A.S.S.

Michael Otis

Michael Otis harvested this good-looking 11-point buck.

Jason Newton

Jason Newton and his father Larry came home with two great looking elk during a recent hunt.

Commentary

Serve up a side of thankfulness this Thanksgiving

On Thanksgiving I think everyone should serve up a side of thankfulness to go with their turkey dinner.

By Ladonna’s Last Word By Ladonna Rhodes

This Week at the Capitol

With all the political, racial and economic tension happening around us, there is so much turmoil in the world right now.

By State Rep. Randy Randleman (405) 557-7375 Randy.randleman@okhouse.gov

A lot to be thankful for

Thanksgiving is hands down my favorite holiday and it’s not just because of all the delicious food we eat.

Lifestyle

Selina Jayne-Dornan

Selina Jayne-Dornan and other volunteers spent Thursday, Nov. 18, bagging Thanksgiving dinners at the Eufaula Indian Community Center for tribal members.

Boy Scout lights up Veterans Park on way to Eagle Scout

Eighteen-year-old Timothy Summers has a reverence for Veterans so making the decision for his Eagle Scout project was an easy choice.

By Shauna Belyeu

Veteran celebrates 86 years of gratitude

For a little over 86 years, veteran Joe Park has celebrated the life he was given by his mother who lost her life to bring him into this world.

By Ladonna Rhodes

Obituaries

D.L. McKeefer Jr.

D.L. McKeefer Jr., 79, of Eufaula, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2020, at his home. He was born on Oct. 21, 1941, in Killeen, Texas, the son of D.L., Sr. and Leona Mack (Taylor) McKeefer.