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Easter bringing egg-citement to local areas
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March 27, 2024
Easter bringing egg-citement to local areas
By Eggstravaganza Egg Hunt, March 30,

Lots of Easter events will be taking place this year.

Providence Realty will host its annual Eggstravaganza Egg Hunt Saturday, March 30 starting at noon at Posey Park.

Have your picture taken with the Easter Bounces, chow down on hot dogs and turn the kids loose in bounce houses.

Egg hunt age groups and time of their start include: – 12:45 p.m., 0-3 year olds – 1:30 p.m., 4-7 year olds – 2:15 p.m., 8-12 year olds Co-sponsors of the hunt include Parker Brothers Roofing; Sam Wampler’s Freedom Ford; Guild Mortgage; Family Dollar/Dollar Tree and Trustmark Title.

Helicopter Egg Drop, March 31 Community Culture Church will again host one of the most popular Easter events, eggs dropped from a helicopter at Paul Bell Stadium on Sunday, March 31, at 3 p.m.

Lake Eufaula State Park Annual Easter Egg Hunt, March 31 Also on March 31, starting at 2 p.m., Lake Eufaula State Park’s Annual Easter Egg hunt.

Children 10 years of age and young will be able to participate in the hunt.

Families will meet at the Deep Fork Campground at the park, located on Highway 150, west of Checotah.

For more information call 918-689-4607.

Easter Egg Hunt on Texanna Road, March 30

Also on Saturday, March 30, an annual Easter Egg Hunt will begin at 2 p.m. at 429657 Texanna Rd, Porum.

Have your picture taken with the Easter Bunny.

Sponsored by Eufaula Properties, M&M Grocery and Linda’s Lakeside Diner.

Sensory-Friendly Bunny, March 28

Total Rehab of Eufaula, 617 S. Main St., will hold a serene and inclusive Easter Bunny visit tailored for children with sensory sensitivities.

The event will take place Thursday, March 28 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

What to expect: – a quiet and calm environment – gentle interactions with the Easter Bunny – an adapted egg hunt and activities for all to enjoy

Winter storm blankets McIntosh County with snow, ice and deep freeze
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Winter storm blankets McIntosh County with snow, ice and deep freeze
By Shauna Belyeu General Manager 
January 28, 2026
A winter storm sweeping across much of the United States over the weekend brought snow, sleet and bitter cold to McIntosh County, covering the community in a rare winter blanket and keeping crews busy...
Search underway for Eufaula superintendent
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Search underway for Eufaula superintendent
January 28, 2026
The search is underway for the next Eufaula Public Schools superintendent. Eufaula school board members opened the search, in partnership with the Oklahoma State School Boards Association, after Eufau...
Fugitive arrested in Eufaula
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Fugitive arrested in Eufaula
January 28, 2026
The Eufaula Police Department served a warrant at a residence in the Lakehurst Addition within the City of Eufaula on Jan. 22. The warrant was served as part of an ongoing investigation. The suspect, ...
Property rights advocate gives solar-farm warning
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Property rights advocate gives solar-farm warning
By Shauna Belyeu General Manager 
January 28, 2026
McIntosh County Republicans met Thursday, Jan. 22, at the Eufaula VFW for a meeting featuring a presentation on large-scale solar development and an update on longterm city planning from Eufaula Mayor...
Eufaula Chamber opens 2026 with renewed focus for the new year
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Eufaula Chamber opens 2026 with renewed focus for the new year
By Shauna Belyeu General Manager 
January 28, 2026
The Eufaula Area Chamber of Commerce held its first meeting of the new year Tuesday, Jan. 20, at the chamber office, marking the first official meeting led by new Executive Director Tim Turner. Turner...
Listening to the lake: Understanding the rise and fall of Lake Eufaula
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Listening to the lake: Understanding the rise and fall of Lake Eufaula
By MICHAEL BARNES 
January 28, 2026
If you’ve stood at the end of a dock at sunrise, or paused beside a quiet boat ramp where the water once lapped higher against the concrete, you’ve likely felt it—that small, unsettled question that c...
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Oklahoma Senator introduces bill to protect Oklahoma land
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Oklahoma Senator introduces bill to protect Oklahoma land
January 28, 2026
Senator Warren Hamilton, R-McCurtain, has filed a slate of legislation for the 2026 legislative session to strengthen protections for Oklahomans, underscoring his commitment to defending Oklahoma valu...
Waiting out the storm together in Eufaula
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Waiting out the storm together in Eufaula
By MICHAEL BARNES 
January 28, 2026
In the days before the storm, I realized that winter doesn’t just test your supplies — it tests how much you’re willing to think beyond yourself. Around that same time, my neighbors and I started talk...
Green Country CattleWomen announce new board
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Green Country CattleWomen announce new board
January 28, 2026
Green Country CattleWomen announced their new board as they wrapped up two years with their former board that they express their gratitude of exceptional leadership and support. The former board inclu...
Warrant issued for man who failed to appear in court
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Warrant issued for man who failed to appear in court
January 28, 2026
A bench warrant has been issued for a 27-year-old McIntosh County man who failed to appear in court for a hearing held on Dec. 18, 2025. Arnold Willard Carey Jr. forfeited his $50,000 bond. He is char...
Hannah Kennedy awarded local scholarship
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Hannah Kennedy awarded local scholarship
January 28, 2026
The Eufaula Area Arts Council awards an annual college scholarship to a graduating student from an accredited high school or home school in the Eufaula, Oklahoma area who demonstrates meaningful invol...
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