Resurgent Austin Richardson wins career-first PBR Unleash The Beast event in Oklahoma City

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February 24, 2022

In front of a raucous Sooner State crowd Saturday evening, Austin Richardson (Dallas, Texas) reached a crucial career milestone as the 22nd PBR (Professional Bull Riders) Unleash The Beast event in Oklahoma City wound to a close. After being sidelined for two tours stops due to a knee injury, the resilient Texan went a nearperfect 2-for-3 at the PBR Express Ranches Invitational, presented by Union Home Mortgage, to win his career-first elite tour event.

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The Pride

October 9, 2024

The Pride of Eufaula won the Overall Best Band at the Sounds of the Southeast Marching Contest hosted Saturday by Checotah. Titles included 1st Place, Class 4A White; 1st Place Drum Major; 1st Place C...

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BigBoytopay return visit

By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR

October 9, 2024

Big Boy, the historic locomotive owned by Union Pacific, will pass through McIntosh County sometime after 9 a.m. on Oct. 14. Maybe. The trains schedule is subject to change. It was last seen locally w...

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Council considers taxes vs. roads

By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR

October 9, 2024

The City Council made at least two things abundantly clear at Monday night’s monthly meeting, the members don’t like taxes and they don’t like the condition of the city streets. Unfortunately, to reme...

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Flag Exchange

October 9, 2024

VFW Auxiliary 8798 would like to help you properly dispose of your worn-out flags. We will exchange your worn 3x5 United States American Flag for a brand new one. An exchange will take place on Oct. 1...

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City offices closed

October 9, 2024

Eufaula city offices will be closed Monday, Oct. 14, in honor of National Indigenous Peoples Day.

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State Education Department seeks bids for 55,000 classroombibles

October 9, 2024

Highly detailed specs greatly limit potential vendors JENNIFER PALMER, PAUL MONIES AND HEATHER WARLICK OKLAHOMA WATCH Superintendent Ryan ■ Walters isn’t just talking about buying Bibles for schools. ...

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Bless the press during Oklahoma Newspaper Week

By Mark Thomas EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT OKLAHOMA PRESS ASSOCIATION

October 9, 2024

It is impossible to count the number of times we stop each year to celebrate and commemorate special occasions. It happens every holiday, anniversary, birthday blessings, and graduation. We salute Thi...

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Mvskoke language class today

October 9, 2024

A Mvskoke language class will be held Oct. 12 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Eufaula Indian Community Center, 800 Birkes Rd. Pot luck meal will be served. Everyone is welcome. For more information call...

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Youth Fall Fest Oct. 26

October 9, 2024

VFW Post 8798 Auxiliary will host its Youth Fall Fest on Saturday, Oct. 26 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. There will be trunk or treating, a costume contest, prizes, craft tables, games and refreshments. For m...

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Dinner Show to present ‘The Hits’

October 9, 2024

On Oct. 19 Legacy on Main Street will present “The Hits,” a salute to the ‘60s, ‘70s, and ‘80s by the popular Branson performers, Phaedra Marze Clemons and David Brooks and his band, The House. Marze ...

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Attention business owners

October 9, 2024

The city’s Signage Grant Program kicked off Tuesday, Oct. 1. The deadline to submit a complete application is Nov. 15. This is an opportunity to enhance your business’s signage so don’t miss out, said...