News
On August 13, 1846 – The American flag was raised for the first time in Los Angeles as a joint expedition led by CDR Robert Stockton seizes the city.
By Rodney Haltom
STILLWATER – Students heading to college this fall soon will be packing suitcases and loading their vehicles full of mementoes and necessities for their new home away from home.
By Trisha Gedon
Summer is still here, which means so are mosquitoes. The flying pests invade neighborhoods like an army, but they aren’t just a backyard nuisance with bites that itch.
Sports
The Eufaula fast-pitch program is reloaded with firepower as head coach Ryan Green welcomes five outstanding freshman to the varsity team. They include Gabrielle Noriega (3rd Base).
By Rodney Haltom
The Eufaula Lady Ironheads Eufaula head (1-0) basketball started c the the fast-pitch Oklahoma season Coaches off ball with Coach flying colors of Year.
By Rodney Haltom
Commentary
Sometimes we need to be reminded that life is precious.
By La Donna's Last Word By La Donna Rhodes
Thank you to everyone who was a part of the fourth annual Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) Heroes Ball last two weeks ago. It was a success beyond even our best hopes.
By Joe Dorman
Today I read a post about an article from Fortune magazine that lists 19 Black economists to know and celebrate.
By Historically Speaking Current Events Through A Historical Lens Dr. James Finck, Usao History Professor
Lifestyle
Social distancing and masks were the only requirements to receive school supplies at the Wayland Baptist Church Saturday.
A young student chooses her backpack from about 250 available at the Wayland Baptist Church’s fourth annual back-to-school giveaway Saturday.
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Organizer Chinea Rockwell said the community donated $4,000 for the Wayland Baptist Church’s fourth annual back to school giveaway.
Obituaries
Georgetta Marie Hager, 80, of McAlester, passed away on July 24, 2020 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Marie was born on Nov. 8, 1939 in Stidham, Oklahoma to Buster and Opal (Glover) Perguson.
Lucille Johnson Bell, 86, of Eufaula, passed away on July 31, 2020 at her home. Lucille was born on Nov. 19, 1933, in Konawa, Oklahoma, the daughter of Robert Johnson and Erba Avis Tull.
Virginia Mae (Bobbie) Villines Rackley, age 76, went to be with the Lord on July 24, 2020 after a brief struggle with cancer.
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