Valedictorian - Eufala 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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Council says ‘muy bueno’ to new restaurant

By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR

December 4, 2024

The Eufaula City Council at its Monday monthly meeting gave whole-hearted approval to a zoning change that will allow La Finca restaurant owner Abel Gonzalez to build a La Finca Express. “Thank you so...

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‘Tis the season

December 4, 2024

A parade, bazaar, lighting of the city Christmas tree and a concert are all on tap this weekend to fully kick off the Yule season. Want to find some unique gifts for your loved ones? Start your search...

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Paws N Claws urges locals to adopt, don’t shop

By LaDonna Rhodes Staff Writer

December 4, 2024

As December and the holidays roll in, Paws N Claws wants to remind those that may be considering a puppy or kitty for Christmas to realize the commitment of owning an animal for several years. Then th...

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VFW Youth Christmas Party

December 4, 2024

The Eufaula VFW Post 8798 Auxiliary will host a Youth Christmas Part from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 21. There will be games, refreshments, gifts and a visit by jolly old Saint Nicholas.

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Cookie Crawl Dec. 14

December 4, 2024

The annual Eufaula Area Chamber of Commerce Christmas Cookie Crawl will be Saturday Dec. 14 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. While you’re out shopping, visit Eufaula stores and sample their homemade desserts an...

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Canva 101 class

December 4, 2024

The Eufaula Area Chamber of Commerce invites you to attend a Canva 101 class on Thursday, Dec. 12 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the chamber office 301 N. Main St. Canva is a free-to-use online graphic des...

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Commissioners rescind zoning vote, will put it on agenda next week

By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR

December 4, 2024

An effort to create a county planning and zoning committee to combat companies who have begun taking steps to build wind farms in McIntosh County hit a speed bump at Monday’s commissioner’s meeting. T...

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Legal notice re street votes published

December 4, 2024

The City of Eufaula has officially started the process to ask voters to approve a 1-cent increase in the local sales tax in order to repair city streets. If it passes, the additional tax would be coll...

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Public invited to Purple Heart ceremony

December 4, 2024

A plaque officially designating McIntosh County as a Purple Heart County will be presented to the county commissioners at a special meeting to be held at the courthouse on Tuesday, Dec. 17 at 2 p.m. M...

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P.E.O. awards grant to nursing student

December 4, 2024

Olivia Sloate, a native of Tahlequah, is the most recent recipient of the Oklahoma P.E.O. Continuing Education Grant. The maximum grant was awarded to her as she pursues a Bachelor of Science in nursi...

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Kropp sentenced on drug charges

December 4, 2024

Christopher Kropp, 63, of Eufaula has been sentenced to approximately 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to more than 15 drug charges accumulated over an eight-year period. The charges ranged fr...