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July 30, 2020

Fall garden planning should start now

STILLWATER – With triple digit heat across the state, many Oklahomans are looking forward to fall and cooler weather. Although there will be several more weeks of intense heat, gardening enthusiasts can get a jumpstart on fall by planning their fall gardens now.

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Texan wins NPFL tournament

By JUSTIN BROUILLARD

June 25, 2025

After a storm-delayed start, the 2025 National Professional Fishing League Stop Four ended with fireworks. Texas pro Chad Marler stole the show on Finale Friday with a clutch 17-pound, 11-ounce bag, a...

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City Manager implements new core values

June 25, 2025

City Manager Jacob Foos has announced the implementation of a new set of core values designed to guide employee behavior, enhance public trust, and ensure exceptional service delivery for the City of ...

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Woman barefooted and pulling toy wagon fights officer

By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR

June 25, 2025

A barefooted 23-year-old Oktaha woman who was walking near I-40 pulling a toy wagon missing its front wheels has been arrested for assault and battery on a police officer, conspiracy to perform an act...

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When death steals a first-class friend

By LENORE BECHTEL

June 25, 2025

I may have been the last person— other than her murderer—to talk to Selby Minner before her murder on Monday, June 9. She and I planned to meet that day, but when we talked by phone around 4:30 p.m., ...

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Minor leads lawmen on wild chase

June 25, 2025

A juvenile driving a stolen 2020 white Jeep Compass led lawmen on a chase that exceeded 110 miles per hour on U.S. 69 shortly after midnight on Friday, June 20. After the Eufaula Police Department was...

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Ex Pittsburg County jailer charged with attempting to rob Lakeside Pharmacy

By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR

June 25, 2025

A former Pittsburg County jailer, who was named a Detention Officer of the Year in 2024, has been arrested and charged with attempted robbery with a weapon and child neglect. Jose Kirkes, 33, of McAle...

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Smelser to become county treasurer July 1

By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR

June 25, 2025

Kimberly Smelser has been first deputy in the McIntosh County Treasurer’s Office since January 2021. On Tuesday, July 1, she will become county treasurer, replacing Betty Whisenhunt, whose final day i...

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Sweet girl

June 25, 2025

This sweet girl is looking for her family or a new family. Call Jan Pipkins at 918-617-1562 for more information.

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Texanna Lady Crafters

By HELEN TREMAIN

June 25, 2025

TLC continues to grow and add new members. Fresh ideas come with new crafters and unique crafting products for our store.This is in part due to the donations we receive from Eufaula and surrounding co...

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Library News

By AMANDA GRANTHAM BRANCH MANAGER

June 25, 2025

We are already halfway through our Summer Reading Program and have many fun things planned for the second half. Join us at the library! We have Summer Reading calendars available at the circulation de...

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McAlester man drowns

June 25, 2025

Authorities reported that Arturo Villegas-Rodriguez, 23, of McAlester, drowned on Lake Eufaula shortly before 11 p.m. Thursday. The Marine Enforcement Division of the Department of Public Safety is in...