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Locals aid hurricanes’ victims
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October 30, 2024
Locals aid hurricanes’ victims
By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR

Hundreds of people killed, thousands of homes destroyed, millions without power, 50 billion in dollar damages.

Back-to-back Hurricanes Helene and Milton in late September and early October devastated the southeastern corner of the nation.

In addition to the hurricanes, the Milton storm spawned 140 tornadoes, compounding the damage in Florida.

The path of destruction stretched over 500 miles from Florida to the Southern Appalachians – including Georgia, North and South Carolina, Virginia and Tennessee Thousands of volunteers from across the country responded to an urgent call for help, including employees of Oklahoma electric companies and first responders.

“Due to the hurricanes our local electric company (OG&E) put together a team to assist in relief efforts across the east coast,” said Investigator Kevin Branscum, with the Okmulgee-Mc-Intosh County District Attorney’s office.

Branscum talked about the experience after he returned.

He said the team created by OG&E included 100 linemen and equipment as well as about 10 area lawmen.

“We responded first to South Carolina before traveling to the Tampa (Florida) area,” he said.

The lawmen were along to help control looting and other crimes.

“Unfortunately, with natural disasters comes an increase of crime and the need for assistance and personal protection,” he said. “The officers assisted in providing logistic coordination and asset security for the team and equipment 24 hours a day.”

The team traveled to ground zero for the hurricane and assisted in their efforts as OG&E and other electric companies restored power to over three million customers who had been without.

“One of our assigned areas was Sarasota, south of Tampa. This area was hit pretty hard. There were boats lodged into houses, in the middle of the road and on top of power lines. Sand from the ocean was piled several feet deep in the middle of the roadway. Marinas had extensive damage with numerous sunk boats. Roads were damaged and washed away in places and debris littered everywhere.”

School Board Association honors Pippenger, Madewell
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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...
Oklahoma Farm Bureau hosts 4th Annual Capitol Camp
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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...
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