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April 20, 2023

Chief leaves a message on Facebook

Police Chief Mark Goodwin issued the following statement after high schoolers left a mess at the cove Saturday night: âI know most of you that have high school kids will think, my kid wouldnât do this. But Saturday night a Eufaula Officer responded to a large party at the beach.

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Memorial Highway dedicated to two outstanding officers

By LaDonna Rhodes Staff Writer

December 3, 2025

Former Chief of Police Andy Blizzard and Assoc. Chief of Police Justin Durrett were honored by Oklahoma State legislators and the City of Checotah last month during a Memorial Highway Dedication on No...

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Greg Contreras honored with Pat Potts Visionary Award

By Shauna Belyeu General Manager

December 3, 2025

The Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits (OKCNP) has recognized one of McIntosh and Pittsburg County’s most steadfast champions for vulnerable youth. Greg Contreras, a 42-year veteran of the Youth Emergency...

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Lake Eufaula Association announces first-ever Christmas Tour of Homes

December 3, 2025

The Lake Eufaula Association is thrilled to announce our 1st Annual Christmas Tour of Homes, happening Thursday, December 11th from 4:30 PM to 8:00 PM. This brand-new holiday event celebrates the beau...

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Lights, Camera, Christmas! Eufaula parade to celebrate holiday movie magic

December 3, 2025

Eufaula’s annual Christmas Parade is rolling down Main Street on Saturday, Dec. 6 at 6 p.m., and this year’s theme promises a blockbuster of holiday cheer: “A Very Merry Movie-thon!” From festive floa...

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Former, current legislators file initiative to eliminate property taxes

By KEATON ROSS OKLAHOMA WATCH

December 3, 2025

One former and two current state lawmakers are leading an effort to gradually reduce residential property taxes to zero by the end of the decade. State Question 841, filed with the Oklahoma Secretary ...

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ODOT’s $54M investment funding highway projects

By LYNN ADAMS SPECIAL TO EUFAULA INDIAN JOURNAL

December 3, 2025

Driving on McIntosh County highways should be smoother by 2035, according to plans by the Oklahoma Department of Transportation to resurface about 39 miles of I-40, U.S. 69 and other highways. ODOT ex...

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Commission launches program restoring natural ecology in wetlands

December 3, 2025

Oklahoma City — The Oklahoma Conservation Commission (OCC) has launched the Restoring Natural Ecology in Wetlands (ReNEW) Program, a new initiative offering technical and financial support for a varie...

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Haltom’s Huddle Holiday Food Drive

December 3, 2025

Sports Editor Rodney Haltom continues his personal mission to help feed those in need during the upcoming holiday season in McIntosh County. He has launched a food drive, seeking canned or dry food th...

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’68 Checotah graduate creates scholarships

December 3, 2025

Patricia Freeman, a 1968 graduate of Checotah High School and longtime advocate for education, has announced a generous pledge to support first generation students at the University of Oklahoma. Patri...

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The city asks you to join the conversation

By Shauna Belyeu General Manager

December 3, 2025

The City of Eufaula’s advisory committee is in the process of creating a comprehensive plan along with the help of Freese and Nichols, a privately owned engineering, planning and consulting firm. This...

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OICA expresses thanks for Child Advocacy Award Winners

By JOE DORMAN OICA CEO

December 3, 2025

OKLAHOMA CITY – As we just celebrated Thanksgiving, I would be remiss to not express appreciation for those who work tirelessly for the youth of our state. Each year, the Oklahoma Institute for Child ...