Valedictorian - Eufaula Indian Journal

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May 17, 2023

Valedictorian

Jacob Maddox

Jacob Maddox is the son of Stephanie and Mike Lewis of Eufaula and Chris Maddox of St. Louis, MO. He is the grandson of Dan Haskett of Eufaula, Audry Smith of Hanna, Peggy Maddox of Pea Ridge, AR and Doug Maddox of St. Louis, MO. He has 2 brothers, AJ and JJ Lewis, 1 sister Raya Lewis, and 2 nieces Marceline and Jackie Lewis. Jacob is part of the Eufaula AcademicTeam, and finished the season in the varsity top 8. Jacob is a member of the National Honor Society and is in the Student Council. He serves as the student body secretary. In his free time, Jacob loves to read, play video games, and Frisbee golf with his friends at the cove. Jacob will be attending Columbia University in New York City in the fall, majoring in Physics. Jacob’s advice for future seniors is to work hard, study, and make the most of your time here… the end is in sight.

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School Board Association honors Pippenger, Madewell

September 17, 2025

OKLAHOMA CITY - Eufaula School Board President Jeff Pippenger and Checotah School Superintendent Monte Madewell were honored for their contribution to education during the annual Education Leadership ...

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Brace yourself for traffic disruptions

September 17, 2025

The Oklahoma Department of Transportation will begin its long-awaited street project on Main Street (SH 9) in downtown Eufaula next week. An ODOT spokesman said traffic control will begin Monday, Sept...

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McIntosh is Candidate for 2025 Miss Indian Oklahoma

September 17, 2025

Miss Janaya McIntosh of Eufaula is a candidate for the upcoming 2025 Miss Indian Oklahoma pageant. The Oklahoma Federation of Indian Women (OFIW) pageants offer young Native American women a chance to...

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Ford holding food drive

September 17, 2025

Ford dealers around the world are joining together to conduct the World’s Largest Ford Dealer Food Drive, now through Sept. 25. The local dealership where you may drop off food is Sam Wampler’s Freedo...

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LEA 2025 Golf Tournament Sept. 26

September 17, 2025

The 2025 Lake Eufaula Association Golf Tournament is just a week away, to be held Friday Sept. 26 at Arrowhead Golf Course, 3657 Main Park Rd., Canadian. Registration is at 8 a.m., shotgun start is at...

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POW/MIA Ceremony is Friday

September 17, 2025

On Friday, Sept. 19 the VFW Post 8798 Auxiliary will host a dinner in honor of soldiers who have not returned home from battle. The event will begin at 6 p.m. in the Post dining room on SH 9 east.

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Lake Eufaula Out of Darkness Walk this Saturday

September 17, 2025

Don’t miss the Lake Eufaula Out of Darkness Walk this Saturday, September 20. Come walk and show your support as locals bring awareness to suicide and how you can prevent it. “Being able to see the wa...

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Flag exchange drive

September 17, 2025

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. Dates will be shared over the upcomin...

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Tribal Town Spelling Bee Sept. 27

September 17, 2025

The Eufaula-Canadian Tribal Town and the MCN Language Preservation Program will host the 10th annual Mvskoke Language Spelling Bee Competition on Sept. 27 beginning at 10 a.m. at the Eufaula Indian Co...

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Suspect awaits sanity decision in Minner case

By MICHAEL BARNES

September 17, 2025

When a June 10 headline shook the community—Selby Minner, beloved blues musician and cultural icon, found dead—the shock reverberated through Rentiesville and far beyond. The one arrested for her murd...

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Oklahoma Farm Bureau hosts 4th Annual Capitol Camp

By LaDonna Rhodes Staff Writer

September 17, 2025

117 FFA and 4-H students from across the state convened at the Oklahoma State Capitol for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau’s 4th Annual Capitol Camp held Sept. 3 – 4. The camp was an immersive twoday experien...