OU – Texas Traffic Report: heavy traffic

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October 8, 2025

The I-35 Southern Corridor will be open to two lanes in each direction from Oklahoma City to the Texas state line from Friday to Sunday, according to the Oklahoma Department of Transportation.

The I-35 lanes may be shifted, and speed limits reduced in work zones in this area.

Drivers can expect heavy traffic on I-35 this weekend and should plan extra travel time or consider alternate routes, such as US-81, US-69/75, US-377 or US-77, when possible.

Download the free Driving Oklahoma app and follow traffic conditions in real time.

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Thank a Newspaper

By Shauna Belyeu General Manager

October 8, 2025

If you’re reading this, thank your local newspaper. It exists because your local community supports and values the importance of community news. We live in a world of rapidfire information. Algorithms...

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Ford provides food for the needy

October 8, 2025

Sam Wampler Freedom Ford of Eufaula spent a week gathering food that will be available to anyone who needs it at Under One Roof. It was a generous effort by the dealership, who turned over a truck-loa...

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Library Friends to lead historical tour of Greenwood Cemetery

By Danielle Burchfield

October 8, 2025

Put on your walking shoes, grab a sun-shading hat, bring some cool water, and enjoy a walking tour of Greenwood Cemetery. The tour starts at 1 p.m. Friday, October 17. It is offered by the Friends of ...

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Quilting is more than sewing to these quilters

By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR

October 8, 2025

Dozens of colorful quilts were on display at the biannual “Quilts by the Lake” show held Saturday, Oct. 4, from 9 am. to 4 p.m. at the North Fork Baptist Church. The Piece Makers Quilt Guild, which me...

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CASA urgently needs volunteers

October 8, 2025

CASA for Children is urgently seeking at least 25 additional community members to step in and serve as Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA Volunteers) for children living in foster care across Mus...

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Operators of daycare center accused of abuse

By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR

October 8, 2025

A Checotah couple running a daycare center out of their home is accused of abusing children under their care, according to police. After a lengthy investigation that began on July 7, Checotah police a...

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brings untold stories to life at Eufaula library Beadtelling

October 8, 2025

CORRECTIONS: The Indian Journal ran a story on Beadtelling in the September 25 issues that contained a number of errors. The following is the corrected version of the story: On Sept. 19, the Eufaula M...

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Trick-or-Treating with Autism: A Parent’s Guide to a Stress-Free Halloween

By MATT ROKOWSKY CEO, ABOVE AND BEYOND THERAPY ABTABA.COM

October 8, 2025

Halloween is often a time of joy for many kids, as it is filled with costumes and the excitement of trick-or-treating. However, for some families (particularly those with children on the autism spectr...

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Fall Forum is chance to propose youth policy ideas

By JOE DORMAN OICA CEO

October 8, 2025

OKLAHOMA CITY – Each year, the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) holds our Fall Forum to look at trends in child health, safety, and well-being. We invite advocates from across the state to...

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The local newspaper, the lifeline of local communities

October 8, 2025

In my twenties, I drove an hour one way and waitressed for over ten years dealing with the public on a daily basis. From my mid-twenties to midthirties, I ran a private school and taught multiple ages...

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My harrowing story

By MIKE BARNES

October 8, 2025

Four weeks ago, my left eyelid declared war. What I thought was a stray eyelash turned out to be the lid folding inward so the lashes could scrape my cornea like industrial-grade sandpaper. In other w...