SNAP assistance to halt in Oklahoma on November 1 unless shutdown ends

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October 29, 2025

By JOE DORMAN OICA CEO

OKLAHOMA CITY – The federal government entered a shutdown on Oct. 1 when Congress failed to pass the required 12 annual appropriations bills or agree on a short-term funding patch called a continuing resolution.

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Arrest made in bomb scare

By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR

October 29, 2025

The bomb threat that emptied the courthouse on Wednesday, Oct. 22 was an open and shut case. By the end of the day Cheyenne Cree Simpson, 32, of Eufaula, had been arrested and faces charges related to...

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City urges residents to ‘Shop Eufaula’ this Holiday Season

October 29, 2025

The City of Eufaula has reported a notable decline in sales tax receipts for the month of October, marking the largest year-over-year drop for a single month in more than a decade. Sales tax receipts ...

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Annual food drive underway

October 29, 2025

Haltom’s Huddle Holiday Food Drive started October 20. Non-perishable food can be dropped off at the Eufaula Indian Journal or the McIntosh County Democrat newspaper offices.

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Downtown Halloween Thursday, Oct. 30

October 29, 2025

Get ready for Eufaula’s Downtown Merchant Trick or Treat, only a day early. This year Halloween will be celebrated Thursday instead of Friday, due to football games. Trick or Treat downtown from 4:30 ...

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Conference for caregivers

October 29, 2025

A free virtual conference for caregivers will be held at Under One Roof on Thursday, Nov. 6 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Doors open at 9 a.m. There’s only room for 20 people, so register ASAP. Call Under On...

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Eufaula Hometown Hero Award goes to Ivan and Becky Musselman

By DAWN DUPIRE

October 29, 2025

The Eufaula 2nd Hometown Hero Award for this season went to a wonderful local couple, Ivan and Becky Musselman! They are a couple who completely embodies the spirit of the Eufaula Ironheads. Ivan and ...

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DV survivor shares her story of strength and healing

By JEANNIE EHRHARDT SPECIAL TO THE EUFAULA INDIAN JOURNAL

October 29, 2025

Local business owner and musician Jeannie Ehrhardt of Muskogee shared her personal story of survival Thursday during the “Boo to Domestic Violence” awareness event hosted by The McIntosh County Democr...

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Battle of Honey Springs Reenactment 2 weeks away

October 29, 2025

Honey Springs Battlefield offers a biennial multiday event, which begins with an Education Day for school groups on Friday, November 7. Activities continue on Saturday, November 8, and Sunday, Novembe...

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Checotah man injured

October 29, 2025

A 22-year-old Checotah man was injured when a truck merged into his motorcycle on U.S. 69 and 1080 Road. According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, Kody Cox was northbound on U.S. 69 shortly before 8 p...

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Hanna School Board election

October 29, 2025

The Board of Education of Hanna Public School District hereby announces that statutorily qualified individuals interested in running as a candidate for the #1 seat or #4 seat on the Hanna Board of Edu...

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Gardenia Club to host Program of Honor

October 29, 2025

The public is invited to the Gardenia Federated Club Program of Honor on Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 4 p.m. It will be held at the Checotah Mt. Calvary Baptist Church located at 212 E. Park Ave. The...