First Patriotism Character Awards given

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January 8, 2025

Instead of giving students “Students of the Month Awards,” Eufaula Elementary School is now giving Patriotism Character Awards.

The first recipients, for the month of November, 2024, include: Asher Jones, Sloane Young, Remington Rogers, Korbyn Baldwin, Kastyn Hart, Aden Culbreath, Alex Mc-Quay, Kavia English, Drayden Reynolds, Tyrann Budder, Trevor Brown, Ivee Larkin and Chase Galliton.

Alsom, Acelee Graham, Bailer Clark, Avenlea Little, Sunny Nixon, River Downum, Christian Magreevy, Jaxon Johnson, Delaney Davis, Mark Thompson, Zachary Lynn, Vincent Murill, Jurre James, Ryan Bascue, Cooper Holmes and Joseph Brown.

Joseph Brown was not able to attend the first picture-taking event and so had his photo taken later.

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First Baptist shreds note for its new Family Life Center

November 5, 2025

On Sunday, October 5 the First Baptist Church of Eufaula family shredded the mortgage note for its new Family Life Center. The building was completed in August of 2024 and was paid off just over a yea...

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Council appoints Advisory Committee

By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR

November 5, 2025

The Eufaula City Council on Monday appointed a ninemember Advisory Committee to held the Council develop its comprehensive plan for Eufaula’s future. The committee consists of two Council Members, two...

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Victim, suspect identified

November 5, 2025

The woman who was found dead near Council Hill on Oct. 28 has been identified as Traci Byrd, 53, of Hugo, according to the McIntosh County District Attorney’s office. The suspect has been identified a...

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Annual Local Flavor Event to be held on Nov 18

November 5, 2025

Under One Roof is pleased to announce the return of its highly anticipated annual fundraising event, Local Flavor, to be held on Tuesday, November 18, from 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at The Sandbar Tavern, 24...

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Memories of Veteran Burton Kidd

By ELLEN VINSON AND STAFF WRITER LADONNA RHODES

November 5, 2025

In May of this year, Iris Park flew to Italy to visit her son and while she was there she visited the gravesite of her cousin, Burton Kidd, who died during World War II. Burton was born June 25, 1924,...

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SNAP benefits cut in half

November 5, 2025

Congress remains closed amid the dispute between Democrats and Republicans in Washington D.C. over health care benefits. Due to the closure, SNAP, the Supplemental Nutrition Program, came close to clo...

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Vision Eufaula launches Shop Eufaula campaign

November 5, 2025

Vision Eufaula is proud to announce the launch of this year’s Shop Eufaula campaign, alongside our presenting sponsorship by The City of Eufaula. Shop Eufaula is a community wide effort to encourage r...

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Haltom’s Huddle Holiday Food Drive

November 5, 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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Ag Booster Club spaghetti dinner, pie auction

November 5, 2025

The Eufaula Ag Booster Club will host a free spaghetti dinner and pie auction Sunday, Nov. 23, at the Eufaula Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall. Dinner will start at 1 p.m. with the pie auction to follow at 3 ...

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Thanksgiving picture book now on StoryWalk

By LENORE BECHTEL

November 5, 2025

Out with the spooky Halloween picture book! In with “Run, Turkey, Run,” a read-aloud story about turkey trying to out-trick and out-run Mr. Farmer to escape being part of the family’s Thanksgiving din...

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Spooky Dance brings frights and fun to Eufaula

November 5, 2025

The 2nd annual Spooky Dance, cosponsored by Eufaula Area Arts and the Eufaula Performing and Arts Club (EPAC), brought chills, laughter, and plenty of dancing to the community this past weekend in the...