PBR and WCRA unite to host fans for Blockbuster Western Sports Weekend in Guthrie Aug. 14-15

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July 30, 2020

GUTHRIE – In mid-August, PBR (Professional Bull Riders) and WCRA (World Champions Rodeo Alliance) will once again unite to make Western sports history, teaming to bring the two-day, blockbuster Stampede at The E to Guthrie, Oklahoma and Lazy E Arena Aug. 14-15.

Larry Mitchell named interim city manager of Eufaula

May 8, 2025

At a special meeting Wednesday, May 7, the Eufaula City Council hired Larry Mitchell as interim city manager to replace the city’s most recent interim city manager Andrea Weckmueller-Berhinger who res...

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Lake 10 feet above normal, and rising

By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR

May 7, 2025

More than seven inches of rain have fallen during the past week. That, coupled with severe rainfall north and west of McIntosh County, has swollen the Eufaula Lake Level to 595.3 feet, which is 10.3 f...

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Early voting May 8, 9

May 7, 2025

On May 13 there will be a general election for State Senate District 8 and for Green Country Tech Center Proposition. Early voting for those two elections will be at the Mc-Intosh County Courthouse fr...

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Council reluctantly supports 2.9 percent utility rate hike

By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR

May 7, 2025

Utility rates for the City of Eufaula will increase 2.9 percent effective July 1. The City Council approved the increase following a discussion at Monday’s monthly council meeting. Vice Mayor Tisha Mo...

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Olivia Shackelford receives Youth Prevention Award

By LaDonna Rhodes Staff Writer

May 7, 2025

Olivia Shackelford became a member of Youth Action for Health Leadership (YAHL) to make a difference in her school and oh what a difference she has made! Olivia affectionately known as Livy to her fri...

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Cherokee Nation reveals roadwork plan

By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR

May 7, 2025

Property owners along a five-mile stretch of Texanna Road west of Duchess Creek Bridge were alerted by the Cherokee Nation Department of Transportation last week that a major reconstruction was going ...

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Make a splash, Donate with Our Blood Institute

May 7, 2025

Get ready to dive in and make waves! Make a splash by donating blood with Our Blood Institute this May and June to help save lives! Successful Our Blood Institute donors will receive a limitededition ...

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CASA for Children names 2025 Volunteer of the Year

May 7, 2025

CASA for Children proudly announces Helen Stemmer as the 2025 CASA Volunteer of the Year. Helen was recognized on April 29 at the nonprofit’s annual Volunteer Appreciation and Awards Banquet with an a...

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Demo Party to meet

May 7, 2025

The McIntosh County Democratic Party will hold their monthly meeting on May 13 at 6:30 p.m. in Checotah at the Jim Lucas Public Library, 626 W. Gentry Ave.

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Free 5K and Community Fun Run

May 7, 2025

Join the fun on Saturday, May 24 for a free 5k and Community Fun Run, hosted by Neighbors Building Neighborhoods. Preregister for “Just Glow With It” to save your spot and for a free event t-shirt and...

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Summer meal program for children

May 7, 2025

Eufaula Public School will be participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided free to children on a first come, first serve basis at the elementary school, 1705 W. J.M. Bailey...