January Students of the Month – Eufaula Middle School

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February 11, 2026

By 6th GRADE,

Wrigley Morris is the daughter of Lindsey and John Morris. Her favorite class is softball, and her future plans are to become a Chiropractor.

Cooper Holmes is the son of Misty and Jeremy Holmes. His favorite class is computers, and his future plans are to go to Duke University to study marine biology and play basketball.

7th Grade

Savannah Burns is the daughter of Bonnie and Bryan Burns. Her favorite class is art and English. She plans to be Valedictorian in High School and learn to drive a car.

Braddock Bohannon is the son of Brandi and Ty Bohannon. His favorite class is Geography and he plans to become a Veterinarian.

8th Grade

Ryleigh Smith is the daughter of Roma Smith. Her favorite class is Math, and she plans to go to college to be a pediatric nurse.

Ayden Storms is the son of Jenny Curtis and Greg Storms. His favorite class is English, and he plans to become a pipeliner.

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Locks of love

By Shauna Belyeu General Manager

February 11, 2026

Many people drive right past it without even knowing it’s there. Just off the path at Lake Eufaula State Park, a small fountain bubbles, almost unnoticed. But stop for a moment and you’ll see what’s r...

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2026 BLACK HISTORY MONTH THEME: A CENTURY OF BLACK HISTORYCOMMEMORATIONS

By ALMA HARPER GARDENIA ART FEDERATED CLUB

February 11, 2026

February is known as Black History Month. Black History Month started as Negro Histry Week by Carter G. Wo o d s o n in 1826. Dr. Woodson was c onc e r ne d that the contributions of Black Americans w...

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Lake Eufaula Association announces the 5th annual Green Run

February 11, 2026

The Lake Eufaula Association is excited to announc e the 5th Annual Green Run, happening Saturday, March 14, 2026, at the Lake Eufaula Pavilion. This lively St. Patrick’s–themed event features a USATF...

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NFL and Checotah great Tracy Scroggins passes

By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR

February 11, 2026

Tracy Scroggins, a standout defensive end and linebacker for the Detroit Lions, and a beloved figure in eastern Oklahoma football, passed away last week in Florida at the age of 56. Born September 11,...

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Eufaula first-grader honored for courage after saving mother’s life

By Shauna Belyeu General Manager

February 11, 2026

Seven-year-old Brynleigh Anderson is being celebrated as a hometown hero after her quick thinking and calm actions helped save her mother’s life during a medical emergency on Interstate 40 near Checot...

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Kay Foley Owens to speak to Eufaula Heritage

By LENORE BECHTEL

February 11, 2026

A nostalgic trip to Eufaula’s past will be the topic at the 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20, meeting of the Friends of the Eufaula Memorial Library. Kay Foley Owens will share notes taken by her father, Marsha...

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Abner Haynes

By By Michael Barnes

February 11, 2026

The year was 1965. The American Football League had gathered its best athletes in New Orleans for the All-Star Game, an event meant to celebrate the league’s rising prominence and its brightest stars....

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Seattle Seahawks fly away with Super Bowl victory

By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR

February 11, 2026

The Seattle Seahawks beat the New England Patriots 29-13 on Sunday to win the franchise’s second Super Bowl. Seahawk quarterback Sam Darnold threw a touchdown pass to AJ Barner, Kenneth Walker III ran...

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Eufaula Ironheads hang 91 on Morris Eagles

By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR

February 11, 2026

The No. 9 ranked Eufaula Ironheads scored 91 points against the Morris Eagles at Morris Tuesday. The final score was 91-63 and the Ironheads could have scored a 100 if they wanted to. Eufaula played a...

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Neill, Hodgins and Mohammad sign letters of intent

By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR

February 11, 2026

McIntosh County had a lot to be proud of last week as three area football players signed their letters of intent to play college football. Blayden Neill, Luke Hodgins and Elijah Mohammad took their fi...

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No. 19 ranked Muldrow Bulldogs top Checotah Wildcats 58-35

By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR

February 11, 2026

No. 19 ranked Muldrow Bulldogs defeated the Checotah Wildcats 58-35 Tuesday night at Muldrow. It was a tight game in the first period as both teams scored 12 points. Checotah was led by scores of Cole...