Author shares story of purpose and memory

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January 21, 2026

By STAFF REPORT,

Sulli Mariah Lee, author of the book Wees Are Kneak Moments and a member of the Eufaula High School Class of 1965, opened her presentation last Friday at the Eufaula Public Library by recalling a sentence spoken years earlier by her dying best friend— words she said have followed her for decades.

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MLK Day gathering in reflects on faith, responsibility and community

By STAFF REPORT

January 21, 2026

Community members gathered Sunday, Jan. 18, at Mount Olive Star Missionary Baptist Church in Checotah for a Martin Luther King Jr. Day observance centered on faith, reflection, and shared responsibili...

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Eufaula City Council votes against feasibility study for Longtown and Texanna Annexation

By Shauna Belyeu General Manager

January 21, 2026

In a three-minute council meeting at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 20, the Eufaula City Council voted to direct the city manager to take no further action at this time regarding the annexation Longtown and ...

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City of Eufaula rings in the New Year with Fire Chief Corey Cantrell at the helm

January 14, 2026

As the City of Eufaula steps into a new year, it also marks the beginning of a new chapter in public safety leadership. Corey Cantrell officially begins his first full year as Fire Chief of the Eufaul...

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Eufaula Ironheads crowned Warner Eagles Cherokee Classic Champions

By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR

January 14, 2026

The No. 8 Eufaula Ironheads (11-2) were crowned Warner Eagles Cherokee Classic Champions Saturday after dismantling the No. 3 Okay Mustangs 60-47. Eufaula continues to be a fun team to watch. They’re ...

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Construction begins on EHS Event Center

By Shauna Belyeu General Manager

January 14, 2026

Thanks to Eufaula voters, big changes are coming to Eufaula school campuses, changes that will allow the district to continue to grow and provide quality education. Construction is now underway on the...

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Voter registration and absentee ballot deadlines are approaching

January 14, 2026

Friday, January 16, is the last day to apply for voter registration to be eligible to vote in the February 10 Henryetta School Board Special Election, McIntosh County Election Board Secretary Kim Limb...

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Chamber to host general meeting

January 14, 2026

The Eufaula Area Chamber of Commerce will host its first meeting for the new year on Tuesday, Jan. 20 at noon at the Chamber office located 301 N. Main. Lunch will be donated by Watson’s Lakeside Beef...

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ODOT nears completion of Main Street improvement project

By Shauna Belyeu General Manager

January 14, 2026

City officials joined representatives from the Oklahoma Department of Transportation and the project contractor on Jan. 9 to walk the Main Street construction corridor and review completed work as the...

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Eufaula Chamber of Commerce welcomes Turner as new executive director

By Shauna Belyeu General Manager

January 14, 2026

The Eufaula Area Chamber of Commerce has welcomed Tim Turner as its new executive director, a role he officially assumed on Jan. 1. “Tim brings fresh perspective and energy as the organization continu...

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Oklahoma homeowners can now access grants up to $10,000 to strengthen homes and lower costs

January 14, 2026

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma homeowners statewide now have an opportunity to significantly reduce storm damage risk and lower their insurance costs through a proven state grant program. The Oklahoma Insur...

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Statewide Charter School Board audit finds no misappropriation at Epic

January 14, 2026

The Oklahoma Statewide Charter School Board has voted to accept the findings of a forensic audit of Epic Charter Schools’ finances. The audit revealed no misappropriation of funds or willful wrongdoin...